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Dr. Stefan Kachala, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
5.0 (6)
Map Pin Small New Britain, CT
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Overview of Dr. Stefan Kachala, MD

Dr. Stefan Kachala, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in New Britain, CT. They graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and is affiliated with Hartford Hospital, Midstate Medical Center and The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus. Dr. Kachala, completed a residency at Cleveland Clinic. Patients rated Dr. Kachala an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Kachala works at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in New Britain, CT with other offices in Meriden, CT. They frequently treat conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Pleural Effusion along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Kachala's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
    183 N MOUNTAIN RD, New Britain, CT 06053 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 271-7047
  2. 2
    Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
    455 Lewis Ave Ste 216, Meriden, CT 06451 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 271-7047

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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pleural Effusion
Thoracentesis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Empyema
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Rib Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Cor Pulmonale
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid Cancer
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Proctoptosis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Acid Reflux Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thyroid Biopsy
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Stefan Kachala, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1538329578
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Cleveland Clinic
    Residency
    Internship
    • New York Presbyterian Hospital - Cornell Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Hartford Hospital
    • Midstate Medical Center
    • The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus

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    Dr. Stefan Kachala, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kachala is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kachala has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kachala has seen patients for Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Pleural Effusion, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kachala on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Kachala. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kachala.

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