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Ferraro-Borgida, Melissa Joy, MD, FACC

Language

English

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
  • Cardiovascular Medicine – Board Certified
  • Echocardiography – Board Certified
  • Cardio-Obstetrics
  • Nuclear Cardiology – Board Certified

Areas of Expertise
Aortic Disease, Arrhythmia, Cardiac Problems in Pregnancy, Cardiomyopathy, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Coronary Artery Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Medicine, Valvular Heart Disease, Women's Heart Health

Hospitals and Organizations

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

Education

Undergraduate
Yale University

Medical School
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Internship
University of Connecticut ‐ Internal Medicine

Residency
University of Connecticut

Fellowship
University of Connecticut/Hartford Hospital ‐ Cardiology

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Ferrar0-Borgida is the best!!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Ferraro was very pleasant,professional and knowledgeable. Very nice experience.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Ferrara is a wonderful provider and takes time to answer all questions

5 out of 5 stars

This was my first meeting with Melissa Ferraro-Borgida, MD. I found her to be extremely thorough, easy to talk with, able to answer my questions as well as offering me time to ask more detailed questions.

5 out of 5 stars

My care from the Hartford Healthcare team for more than 35 years has been exceptional. I'll be 79 at my next birthday & look forward to the next 35 years.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr, Ferraro-Borgida is a wonderful, down-to-earth cardiologist whom I have had the pleasure of seeing for more than 20 years.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Ferrero is my cardiologist. I haven't seen her in three years so I had to do a complete evaluation again but I used her as a second opinion and I'm glad I did. She was very thorough and like always very concerned for me in my help and explain everything very clearly. She's a very lovely doctor and would highly recommend her to all family and friends.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Ferraro-Borgida is the ABSOLUTE BEST. I feel very fortunate to be in her care.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent physician. Knowledgeable, listens to concerns, explains plan well, takes time to answer questions thoroughly.

5 out of 5 stars

Caring about my problems and not hurried out the door listed to my concerns

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Ferraro is very caring, and I am very fortunate to have her for my cardiologist. She always responds to my questions immediately from the patient portal.

5 out of 5 stars

I can't say enough good about the cardiologist.I saw doctor Borgida.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Ferraro is a great doctor. Knowledgeable, caring, and forthright.


Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Ferraro listens to whatever complains that you have. She is very. Understanding and caring.

5 out of 5 stars

Waiting time was short. Very friendly staff. Dr. M. Ferraro-Borgida takes her time to talk with her patients. I highly recommend her.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Melissa Ferraro-Borgida is a very knowledgeable, dedicated, conscientious, caring and kind doctor. The best medical exam I've ever had.

5 out of 5 stars

The best.

3 out of 5 stars

Felt very hurried.

5 out of 5 stars

Detail oriented, professional, easy to talk with-empathetic.

5 out of 5 stars

Always courteous and professional staff. Location makes it very convenient. Dr Ferraro is great, truly listens and provides expedient decisions and treatment guidance. Extremely satisfied!

5 out of 5 stars

I always receive attentive and excellent care from Dr. Ferraro-Borgida. As well, her staff is professional and courteous and work together harmoniously.

5 out of 5 stars

She is very kind and take care in detail about my health and answers questions with easy terms

5 out of 5 stars

She is very kind and answers all questions and explains very well about your case.

5 out of 5 stars

She’s the best

Bio

Dr. Ferraro-Borgida has been practicing non-invasive cardiology with Cardiology, PC of Hartford since 1999. She has a special interest in cardiac problems in pregnancy. In addition to her role as Medical Director of Cardiology PC, Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute, Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, she is the Director of Cardio-Obstetrics for Hartford HealthCare’s Heart and Vascular Institute and a member of the Women’s Heart & Wellness Program.

Dr. Ferraro-Borgida's additional accreditation's:

Diplomate American Board of Cardiovascular Disease, Diplomate National Board of Echocardiography, Diplomate American Board of Nuclear Cardiology

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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.

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