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Dorfman, Benjamin, MD

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
  • Neurology – Board Certified
Areas of Expertise
Ataxia, Blepharospasm, Botulinum Toxin Therapy, Choreas, Deep Brain Stimulation, Dystonia, Essential Tremor, Facial Spasms, Gait Disorders, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Huntington’s Disease, Involuntary Movements, Movement Disorders, Myoclonus, Neurosciences, Parkinsonisms, Parkinson's Disease, Restless Leg Syndrome, Spasmodic Torticollis, Spasticity, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Tardive Dyskinesia, Tics and Tourette Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, Tremors

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Integrated Care Partners
  • MidState Medical Center

Education

Medical School
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Internship
Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College

Residency
Montefiore Medical Center-Albert Einstein College of Medicine ‐ Neurology

Fellowship
Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine ‐ Movement Disorders

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

He is truly amazing. He listens and he doesnt pass judgement and hes just an amazing doctor.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Dorfman was extremely thorough and explained everything in "layman's terms"

5 out of 5 stars

My visit was a 10 out of 10! I'm so glad that my PCP recommended Dr. Dorfman and his office!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Dorfman is excellent.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Dorfman is excellent, will spend a good amount of time with you answering all questions and even going further to inform you of all meds that may help. We were able to discuss the cost of different meds. Would highly recommend.

5 out of 5 stars

We love Dr Dorfmann. He is so conpationate and caring.

5 out of 5 stars

Very competent understanding cordial

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Dorfman is very thorough in his exams and takes the time to listen to any concerns. He explains any treatment options and always asks if I have any questions. I would highly recommend Dr Dorfman.

5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend him

5 out of 5 stars

I came away relieved, grateful, and far more informed. Dr. Dorfman listened and answered all my questions-questions that might have seemed small and not worth exploring in detail. He wasn't rushed. He saw me as a person. He listened actively to understand me, not to fit me into his construct of advice. I trust him implicitly if there is anything I need in the future. Healing is one part expertise and one part building a relationship with the expertise. He provides both!

5 out of 5 stars

The Neurologist gave an extremely complete exam of my Neuro status, my writing, my memory, walking and was very encouraging. He ordered further tests to determine if I had early Parkinson's disease. My wife and I were very impressed with how complete he was, as well as how encouraging he was.

4.8 out of 5 stars

Dr. Dorfman is very thorough. He does an excellent job explaining his diagnosis and prognosis.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Dorfman is an excellent medical provider & we hope he stays in your system for a very long time. We find him to be brilliant, engaging & very knowledgeable

5 out of 5 stars

Open to my suggestion concerning my treatment

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Dorfman was very knowledgeable, confident and empathetic!!

5 out of 5 stars

I have already recommended Dr. Dorfman to others as he is very knowledgeable and very thorough. All our questions were answered completely.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Dorfman is excellent, creative and compassionate!

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent interaction w Dr. Dorfman.

5 out of 5 stars

Listened to my concern and suggested change in prescription dosage. Suggested follow up.

5 out of 5 stars

Remarkably clear in his explanations.

5 out of 5 stars

We're very grateful to be part of Hartford Healthcare and having Dr. Dorfman as my husband's neurologist. He's very thoughtful, thorough and kind. He listens, take notes and coordinates with other providers through My Chart.

5 out of 5 stars

I have already recommended Dr.Dorfman as he takes time to listen and discuss.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Dorfman took the time to listen to my questions and patiently answered them.

5 out of 5 stars

Very knowledgeable about my problem.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Dorfman listened to my concerns about my recent problems and gave me excellent advise.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Dorfman is the first doctor to acknowledge my issue was real.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Dorfman is excellent. Travel like 50 minutes to see him and worth it. Will spend great amount of time with you and he visits every possible solution to help your condition. Explains everything very well. A rare breed of doctor!

5 out of 5 stars

Have recommended to many people

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Dorfman is helpful & efficient too.

5 out of 5 stars

The visit was very Good! In addition my follow on questions via the Portal have been responded to promptly.

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Very impressed with Dr Dorfman. Took his time with tests and questions to be through for best treatment. Would highly recommend Dr Dorfman if your looking for a professional caring doctor.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Dorfman was very thorough. He spent a full hour with me and asked many questions. He really cared about me!!

5 out of 5 stars

Went through an extensive review of possible symptons of Parkinsons. Vert educational.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Dorfman is always very pleasant and thorough. He takes the time to listen to my concerns and include me in the decisions made for my care. I also like how well he explains the what and why of treatment options.

1 out of 5 stars

The front desk staff was very professional & welcoming. However, the doctor Benjamin Dorfman, is very rude and unprofessional. He came into the room, did not introduce himself. He was not making eye contact with either the patient or with the family. He was too busy typing notes as he was talking to us. He was not connecting with either the patient or the family. It is very difficult time for the patient & family to be experiencing and taking care of a patient with parkinsonism. It took us 6 months to get an appointment with him & it's disappointing that he did not have any suggestions & treatment plan for the patient. He seems to be knowledgeable but does not know how to convey to either the patient or the family.

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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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