Primary Care

Welcome to the primary care practices of the University of Connecticut Health Center. We provide care to adults as well as to older adolescents who have outgrown their pediatrician. The focus of care is on prevention, wellness, screening and ongoing management of medical problems.

Our physicians are board-certified in Internal Medicine and have varied specialty interests, including family medicine, infectious diseases, diabetes, and women’s health.

Whether you are new to the area, changed insurance plans, or just want a new physician, we can help.

Appointments

Our physicians see patients primarily at one office, so be sure to specify which location is best for you. When you call to schedule a visit, you will be given the earliest possible appointment with your physician. If you don’t already have a physician, we will be happy to help you select one that is right for you. If you need an appointment immediately, we will make every effort to have you seen by a physician the same day. A physician is available to our patients by telephone during nights and weekends.

Other Services

As part of the UConn Health Center, more then 200 UConn physicians in more than 50 specialties are available for consultation or referral if necessary. If hospitalization is necessary, our physicians have admitting privileges at John Dempsey Hospital.

A registered nurse is available by appointment to provide education, blood pressure screening, and other monitoring services. For your convenience, blood drawing is available at most offices.

Our staff will be happy to answer any questions, please feel free to ask about anything you don’t understand.

Health Plan Participation

We participate in most major managed care plans including commercial Medicare and Medicaid products. We also accept Medicare and Connecticut Medicaid health plans.

Billing

As a service to you, your insurance carrier will be billed directly for all services provided. This should eliminate the need for you to fill out claim forms. Co-payments and payments for non-covered services are expected at the time of your visit. MasterCard, Visa, personal checks and cash are accepted.

You will receive a separate statement for diagnostic tests or treatment done at John Dempsey Hospital.

If you have questions about your bill, please call our Patient Service Representatives at 860-679-2689 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Our Physicians

	Steven V. Angus, M.D., an Internal Medicine specialist, is a graduate of Ross University, New York. He performed his internship and residency at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He is board-certified in internal medicine and sees patients in Farmington.
	Elizabeth Appel, M.D., an Internal Medicine specialist, is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia. She completed her internship and residency at Boston City Hospital. She is board-certified in internal medicine and sees patients at UConn Health Partners Office in West Hartford.
	Nina Carley, M.D., an Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases specialist, is a graduate of Albany Medical College of Union University. She performed her internship and residency at Rush-Presbyterian, St. Luke’s Medical Center. She also completed a fellowship in infectious diseases at Temple University Hospital Health Sciences Center. She is board-certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases and sees at the UConn Health Partners Office in West Hartford.
	Deborah A. DeHertogh, M.D., an Internal Medicine specialist, is a graduate of Brown University School of Medicine. She performed her internship and residency at Rush University. She also completed a fellowship in infectious diseases at University of Chicago Hospitals. She is board-certified in internal medicine and Infectious Disease and sees patients in Farmington.
	Joseph A. Evangelista, M.D., an Internal Medicine specialist, is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He performed his internship and residency at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. He is board-certified in internal medicine and sees patients in Simsbury.
	Michael B. Fischer, M.D., an Internal Medicine specialist, is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He performed his residency and internship at MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio. He is board-certified in internal medicine and sees patients at the UConn Health Partners Office in East Hartford.
	Karen L. Garibaldi, M.D., and Internal Medicine specialist, is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She performed her internship and residency at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She also completed a fellowship in primary care at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. She is board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics and sees patients at the UConn Health Partners Office in West Hartford.
	Lynn Kosowicz, M.D., an Internal Medicine specialist, is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine where she also performed her internship and residency. She is board-certified in internal medicine and sees patients in Farmington.
	Thomas M. Manger, M.D., an Internal Medicine specialist, is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine where he also performed his internship and residency. He is board-certified in internal medicine and sees patients in Farmington.
	John K. Menoutis, M.D., an Internal Medicine specialist, is a graduate of Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, Hahnemann School of Medicine. He performed his internship and residency at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He is board-certified in internal medicine and sees patients in Farmington.
	Roberta J. Moss, M.D., an Internal Medicine specialist, is a graduate of State University of New York, Buffalo School of Medicine. She performed her internship and residency at the Associated Hospital Program of the University of Rochester. She is board-certified in internal medicine and sees patients at the UConn Health Partners Office in West Hartford.
	Darlene Oksanen, M.D., an Internal Medicine specialist, is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where she also completed her residency in internal medicine. She sees patients in Farmington.
	Jozsef Piri, M.D., an Internal Medicine specialist, is a graduate of the University of Debrecen in Debrecen, Hungary. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the UConn School of Medicine. He sees patients at the UConn Health Partners Office in West Hartford.
	Jeffrey S. Robbins, M.D., an Internal Medicine specialist, is a graduate of St. George's University School of Medicine. He performed his internship and residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, Hartford. He is board-certified in internal medicine and sees patients in Simsbury.
	Thomas E. Rockland, M.D., a Family Medicine specialist, is a graduate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He performed his internship at Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center and completed his residency at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He is board-certified in family medicine and sees patients at the UConn Health Partners Office in East Hartford.
	Adam R. Silverman, M.D., an Internal Medicine specialist, is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University School of Medicine. He performed his internship and residency at Northwestern University. He is board-certified in internal medicine and sees patients in Farmington.
	Michael P. Steinberg, M.D., an Internal Medicine specialist, is a graduate of Washington University School of Medicine. He performed his internship and residency at Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester. He is board-certified in internal medicine and sees patients in Farmington.