About William W Backus Hospital
Hospital overview and services
William W Backus Hospital is an acute care hospital in Norwich, CT, serving New London County and the surrounding Norwich community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Norwich can seek immediate care at William W Backus Hospital's emergency department.
William W Backus Hospital has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing it among the higher-rated hospitals in CT. William W Backus Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Norwich area.
When choosing a hospital in Norwich, CT, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review William W Backus Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
William W Backus Hospital has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting very good performance across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care measures. This places the hospital among the higher-rated facilities in Norwich, CT and nationwide.
Mortality
William W Backus Hospital performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
William W Backus Hospital performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
William W Backus Hospital performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at William W Backus Hospital
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Beth Dean
Physician Assistant
Dr. Bethany Kennedy
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Brad St. Martin, MD
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Mafe Rato
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Lindsey Ellis, MD
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Danielle Mallory
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Timothy Cooper, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Sarah Swenson, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. John Tauro, DO
Neurology
Dr. Altaf Rasool, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Patti Mugo, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Danielle Grillo
Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Payal Rath
Infectious Disease
Dr. Alicia Rainville
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Shane Joy
Physician Assistant
Dr. Natalie Glybin
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Ting Li, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Gregory Iafrate, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Wanda Kirejczyk, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Roshanak Bagheri, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
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Frequently Asked Questions
About William W Backus Hospital
What is the CMS rating for William W Backus Hospital?
William W Backus Hospital has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does William W Backus Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, William W Backus Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is William W Backus Hospital?
William W Backus Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - other ownership.
How many doctors practice at William W Backus Hospital?
20 physicians are affiliated with William W Backus Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·