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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.Ferarro is the kindest doctor I have ever experienced. She listens, explains and is very knowledgeable in her field. I would highly recommend Dr. Ferraro for anyone that is in need of a cardiologist.

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. Ferrarro is an excellent Cardiologist. She is always consistently caring, cheerful, thorough.Always answers any questions I may have. I have referred many of my friends to Dr. Ferraro and they have not been disappointe.

5 out of 5 stars

This initial baseline Cardiology appointment went very smoothly due to Dr. Ferraro-Borgita and her staff.

5 out of 5 stars

We have a fine rapport. I have every confidence that my heart health is in good hands with Dr Ferraro-Borgida.

5 out of 5 stars

I a so glad I went back to Dr Ferraro after such a long time. It was the first time I felt the doctor was helpful.

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

Dr. Ferraro has consistently been informative, helpful and is very prompt in responding to any concerns or questions either presented in person or through the MyChart portal.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Ferrero Bodega was very thorough

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Ferraro is an Excellent Doctor she is direct, thorough, knowledgeable, professional and personable.

5 out of 5 stars

She is an excellent physician who shows real concern for the health and wellbeing of her patients

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

I have recommended Dr Ferraro to many of my friends and neighbors.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Ferraro-Borgida is at the top of her field and it shows. We have complete confidence in her expertise. She is also quite warm and compassionate. Great listener.

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. Borgida is amazing and I am blessed to have her as a health care provider

5 out of 5 stars

She was interested and honest with me

5 out of 5 stars

Good visit. Dr is very easy to talk to and understand

5 out of 5 stars

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

4 out of 5 stars

Care provider appeared rushed and stressed. Would have liked the care provider to spend more time during my visit to fully understand my issue. My experience during this visit was very different compared to prior visits.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Ferraro is awesome

4 out of 5 stars

Attention and concern about existing condition.

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, 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

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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