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Pristyazhnyuk, Yelena, DO

Language

English, Russian

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
  • Hematology / Oncology – Board Certified
  • Medical Oncology – Board Certified

Areas of Expertise
Cancer Clinical Trials, Hematologic Cancers, Hematologic Malignancy, Hematological Malignancies, Leukemia, Lymphomas, Multiple Myeloma, Solid Tumor

Hospitals and Organizations

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

Education

Medical School
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

Internship
Stony Brook University Hospital

Residency
Stony Brook University Hospital

Fellowship
Stony Brook University Hospital

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews


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5 out of 5 stars

Doctor P is an outstanding doctor and a great person. She is straightforward yet kind and easy going. Her team, all the nurses and support staff are amazing people.

5 out of 5 stars

One of the best doctors i've ever met.

5 out of 5 stars

Doctor and staff were very knowledgeable and friendly, they did a great job.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.P is a stellar provider. She takes so much time to answer any questions we have, and puts some very complicated and potentially life changing news in the simplest and kindest way possible. She is obviously a very caring and compassionate person- just the ideal fit for the the heme/once field. A medical treasure who seems to be a part of a well thought out team. From the valet parking to the many comprehensive services that are provided- thank you far beyond the usual kudos.

5 out of 5 stars

Very professional,and she listening very attentively,she is a caring and compassionate,empathy person.A-Doctor I would recommend to anyone .

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Dr.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent. She's simply the best!

Bio

Yelena Pristyazhnyuk, DO, is a hematologist/oncologist with the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute.

She earned a medical degree at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine and then a fellowship in hematology/oncology, both at Stony Brook University Hospital.

Fluent in Russian, she has also participated in research projects in specific hematologic malignancies, examining cardiotoxicity of leukemia treatments and identifying cancer biomarkers.

She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, American College of Physicians and American Osteopathic Association.

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.

Covered by Financial Assistance policy.

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