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Dr. Kristy Thurston, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Kristy Thurston, MD
4.9 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Kristy Thurston, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Hartford, CT.
Dr. Kristy Thurston, MD
4.9 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Kristy Thurston, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 44
West Hartford, CT
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kristy Thurston, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Hartford, CT.
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Dr. Thurston graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed a residency at University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Kristy Thurston, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Hartford, CT. Dr. Thurston currently practices at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group and are affiliated with Hartford Hospital. At present, Dr. Thurston received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Thurston's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Thurston is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colectomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Colectomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Pelvic Abscess
Traumatic Brain Injury
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Atherectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Excision
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Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hysterectomy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Sigmoidoscopy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Wound Repair

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Jan 28, 2025
I have been a patient of Dr Thurston's for 5 years. Just recently, I was referred to her by my IBD specialist as my J-Pouch had failed and was no longer working. She answered all of my questions about my upcoming surgery and she made sure I was scheduled for surgery a short 3 weeks later. She is a perfectionist, who prides herself on being meticulous and has an amazing beside manner. The team of PAs, NPs, WOC RNs, and other staff that support her are also out of this world. I have never felt so heard, cared for, and supported in my 26 years with Crohn's disease.
— Jan 28, 2025
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Kristy Thurston, MD is a colorectal surgeon in West Hartford, CT. She specializes in Colorectal Surgery and General Surgery.
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • North Shore Lij Health System
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Kristy Thurston, MD is affiliated with Hartford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kristy Thurston, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St, Hartford, CT

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