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Bortan, Elena, MD

Language

English, Romanian

Providing the best care to our patients and their companions requires communicating in a way everyone understands. Interpreter services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All spoken languages are available, as well as American Sign Language (AS/L).

Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Neurology
Areas of Expertise
Ataxia, Blepharospasm, Corticobasal Degeneration, Deep Brain Stimulation, Dystonia, Essential Tremor, Gait Disorders, Huntington’s Disease, Movement Disorders, Multiple Symptoms Atrophy, Myoclonus, Neurosciences, Parkinsonisms, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Restless Leg Syndrome, Tardive Dyskinesia, Tics and Tourette Syndrome, Wilson's Diseases

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Hartford Hospital
  • Integrated Care Partners

Education

Medical School
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Internship
Lincoln Medical Center (NY)

Residency
Tufts New England Medical Center

Fellowship
Lahey Clinic Medical Center ‐ Movement Disorders

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

I've already recommended Dr. Bortan to my cousin. He is very happy with her.

5 out of 5 stars

Care provider is excellent. So impressed by attentiveness & preparedness. Observations 'spot on.' Wonderful visit.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Bortan always provides the best level of care I've ever had anywhere. Today was no exception.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Bortan is very professional, understanding and kind

5 out of 5 stars

I have recommended Dr Bortan in the past she is very through

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Bortan is the best!

5 out of 5 stars

Just always outstanding across the board. She's the best Dr doctor I've had anywhere during my life.

5 out of 5 stars

I have complete confidence in Dr Bortan. Under her care I have greatly Improved.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Bortan is outstanding! Her concern, professionalism and care is the best I have had. I see A LOT of doctors!

5 out of 5 stars

I appreciated Dr Borten's compassion and the thoroughness of her exam

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Our first visit yesterday. Exactly what we hoped for. Dr. Bortan ls good humored, chatty, casual (dressed in sweater and shorts, not an MD white coat), asked lots of questions, got Mom talking, did physical on-the-spot testing (balance, rising from seat, strength, walking in hall), asked questions about medication and eating — covered a lot of ground in an hour. She encouraged Mom to call with questions any time. Started process to set up permissions allowing selected family members to make contact with her. Set date for a follow-up meeting four months out. Encouraged Mom to set up Physical Therapist routine, increase nourishment. Adjusted medication prescriptions, frequency and timing.

0 out of 5 stars

Our first visit yesterday. Exactly what we hoped for. Dr. Bortan ls good humored, chatty, casual (dressed in sweater and shorts, not an MD white coat), asked lots of questions, got Mom talking, did physical on-the-spot testing (balance, rising from seat, strength, walking in hall), asked questions about medication and eating — covered a lot of ground in an hour. She encouraged Mom to call with questions any time. Started process to set up permissions allowing selected family members to make contact with her. Set date for a follow-up meeting four months out. Encouraged Mom to set up Physical Therapist routine, increase nourishment. Adjusted medication prescriptions, frequency and timing.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Bortan’s approach to my health concerns was both thorough and compassionate. Clearly knowledgeable, I feel that I am receiving good medical care from her.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Bortan is a very kind and understanding physician. I like that she listened to me and is open to my opinions.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Bortan is the best.

5 out of 5 stars

Very caring and knowledgeable Doctor. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Bortan was absolutely wonderful. She was one of the best Drs. I've ever had. She listened to every single thing I said, she gave me alot of information about my situation, she didn't rush, she...

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Bortan is a kind, caring individual. I am so lucky to be in her care.

5 out of 5 stars

I felt I had the undivided attention of the doctor

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Bortan is a magnificent doctor who is highly skilled, and treats my condition perfectly.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Bortan is very professional and her care is top notch.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent, caring, informative - no rush lots of eye contact.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Bortan is the best doctor I have ever seen in any capacity throughout my entire lifetime. The are I've received has been outstanding................

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Bortan is one in a million. I’m joining the long list of patients that have experienced the compassionate and knowledgeable care that she brings to every visit. She may have also saved my life by finding a brain aneurysm this past Spring when looking for something else! Knowing she was giving me the best care possible was very comforting as I went through the process of the prep and then brain surgery. At 72, I have had many serious injuries and medical conditions. No physician has made a bigger impression on me than Dr Bortan.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Barton always listens to my concerns.

Bio

If your GPS is unable to find 100 Perkins Farm Drive, please try 80 Coogan Boulevard.

Dr. Elena Bortan, is a movement disorders specialist with the Ayer Neuroscience Institute Chase Family Movement Disorders Center.

Dr. Bortan came to Hartford HealthCare from Middlesex Hospital, where she worked for almost a decade. She earned her medical degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Romania. She completed a residency in neurology at Tufts-New England Medical Center and a fellowship in movement disorders at the Lahey Clinic.

Fluent in English and Romanian, Dr. Bortan’s areas of clinical interest are movement disorders including Parkinsonism, essential tremor and others; botulinum toxin chemodenervation for dystonia, blepharospasm and spasticity; deep brain stimulation; and general neurology. She is board-certified in neurology and a member of the American Academy of Neurology and Movement Disorder Society.

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Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, BCBS Medicare, CarePartners of Connecticut, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, First Health Group Corp., Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Northeast Health Direct, One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, United Healthcare, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc.

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

Provider Financial Assistance Policy Coverage

Covered by Financial Assistance policy.

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