• West Hartford Surgery Center
• Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
• Hartford Hospital
• Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
• Integrated Care Partners

Fellowship
New York Hospital & Cornell Medical Center

Medical School
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Residency
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Verified Patient Reviews

April 02, 2023

I drive 95 miles/each way for my visits. I think my loyalty shows my appreciation for the doctor/staff/and hospital.

February 15, 2023

*Dr. Shichman, is, in a wait, the BEST. HHC is lurky to have him.

January 05, 2023

This was my initial visit with this PROVIDER and all went along smoothly professionally and to my liking.

January 05, 2023

Only spent less than 5 min. with doctor in room.

December 25, 2022

Only good experience, have mentioned his name to other people.

Other Reviews from Around the Web

Reviewed on February 15, 2023

Great doctor. Very informative and caring. Explained everything clearly and concisely. Made path forward clear.

Reviewed on February 08, 2023

Always very attentive to my health, concerns and questions. I have 100% faith in his knowledge and experience.

Reviewed on February 01, 2023

Dr Shichman is outstanding !

Reviewed on January 13, 2023

Great surgeon, very happy to be able to see him annually for the past 18 years since he removed a kidney & malignant tumor. Hope to be able to for many more years !!

Reviewed on December 22, 2022

Very good doctor, concerned about patients health

Reviewed on December 05, 2022

Excellent one on one visit with a great person. Also his support team is the best with Tessa in the lead.

A board-certified urologist, Dr. Shichman specializes in robotic surgery, renal cancer and adrenal disorders. Following his education and work experience as a chemical engineer, Dr. Shichman went on to complete both his medical degree and his General Surgery and Urology residency at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Shichman pursued advanced training at New York Hospital and Cornell Medical Center where he completed his fellowship in Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery.

Dr. Shichman is a pioneer in urologic minimally invasive surgery and is recognized internationally as a leader in the field. He is among the country’s most experienced surgeons in laparoscopic adrenalectomy, laparoscopic and robotic partial nephrectomy. As a course director for the American Urological Association postgraduate courses from 1998 to 2013, he taught laparoscopic techniques to over 1,200 urologists from around the world. Dr. Shichman has been recognized as one of Connecticut’s Top Doctors in urology by Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Magazine. Over the past twenty-five years, Dr. Shichman has been instrumental in advancing Hartford HealthCare’s international reputation for innovation in laparoscopic and robotic urologic surgery. Under his leadership, Hartford HealthCare has hosted numerous post-graduate courses in minimally invasive surgery, including national symposiums on robotic urologic surgery. Dr. Shichman is also the Executive Director of Hartford Hospital’s Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation which is recognized as one of the largest and most comprehensive medical simulation training complexes in the United States.

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