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Heller, Danielle, MD, MHS, FACS

Language

English, Spanish, Hebrew

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Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Breast Surgery
Areas of Expertise
Benign Breast Disease, Breast Cancer, High Risk Breast Disease, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Integrated Care Partners
  • St. Vincent's Medical Center

Education

Graduate School
Yale University

Medical School
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Internship
Yale School of Medicine ‐ General Surgery

Residency
Yale School of Medicine

Fellowship
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ‐ Breast Surgical Oncology

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Everyone was wonderful! Dr. Heller is just wonderful!

5 out of 5 stars

For your interest and kindness.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Heller is an exceptionally caring and skilled physician.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Heller is great!!

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent! Dr. Heller exceeded my expectations! She took the time to explain everything to me, answer all of my questions & provided the reassurance I needed. I would HIGHLY recommend her!!!

5 out of 5 stars

All the personnel were very kind & professional.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Heller was very pleasant, kind and understand of my situation. Always had a smile on her face. She is an asset.

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing team of professionals.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Heller was very helpful in discussing the purposed treatment of my condition.

5 out of 5 stars

Took the time and explain everything in detail.

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Heller is a wonderful, amazing, and caring physician. From the moment I walked into her office from the receptionist, medical assistant and nurse. They are an amazing team and I thank Dr. Heller and staff for helping me through this journey. I highly recommend. Dr. Heller.

5 out of 5 stars

The most friendly & welcoming people I have ever encountered at a doctor’s office. Dr. Heller makes you feel like family & is extremely knowledgeable. She made me feel safe & comfortable !!! I would recommend Dr.Heller to all ! I can’t thank her & the staff enough ~ XO Lucretia

5 out of 5 stars

(Translated by Google) The doctor has been an excellent and very professional person. She's very determined in her work. Thank you for being so determined because thanks to you, my cancer was eradicated and caught in time. And I am very grateful. (Original) La doctora a sido una excelente persona muy profesional. Una persona muy determinada en su trabajo. Gracias por ser tan determina por que gracias a eso mi cancer fue erradicado y agarrado a tiempo. Y estoy muy agradecida.

5 out of 5 stars

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Dr. Danielle Heller. From the moment I walked into the office, I felt truly cared for. She was kind, thorough and incredibly knowledgeable. What stood out most was the time she took to listen, explain and make sure I felt comfortable and informed. It’s rare to find a doctor who blends expertise with such genuine compassion. I’m grateful for the level of care I received and highly recommend Dr. Heller to anyone looking for a provider who truly puts their patients first.

5 out of 5 stars

She is awesome kind caring and I would recommend her to anyone going through a very difficult situation as I am I felt right from the beginning I was in good hands

Bio

Danielle Heller, MD MHS, is a board-certified General Surgeon specializing in Breast Surgical Oncology. After earning her medical degree from Columbia University, she spent nearly a decade as a resident and post-doctoral student at Yale, training as a surgeon-scientist and growing deep roots in the community. After completing a fellowship in breast cancer surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, she is thrilled to return to Fairfield County to become part of the Hartford Healthcare family.

Dr. Heller is passionate about patient-centered care, and about elevating the quality of breast cancer treatment for all individuals. Staying engaged with the most current clinical trials and focusing on healthcare delivery and disparities in her own research are central to these goals. She brings this knowledge to the bedside in order to build a treatment plan that is both data-driven and extremely personal to patients.

Dr. Heller is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, and American College of Surgeons. She has published in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University.

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Insurance

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

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Provider Financial Assistance Policy Coverage

Covered by Financial Assistance policy.

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