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Denise Barajas, MD, General Surgery, Derby, CT

DeniseBarajasMD

General Surgery Derby, CT

Breast, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Medical Director, Center for Cancer Care and Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness

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  • Office

    350 Seymour Ave
    Suite 1
    Derby, CT 06418
    Phone+1 203-732-7233
    Fax+1 203-867-5507

Summary

  • Dr. Denise Barajas is a general surgeon based in Derby, CT, with subspecialties in breast surgical oncology. She completed her surgical residency at Yale-New Haven Medical Center after graduating from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1997. Dr. Barajas currently serves as the Medical Director of the Center for Cancer Care and Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness and Associate Chair of Surgery at Griffin Hospital and holds positions as an Associate Professor at Quinnipiac University. Her extensive experience focuses on breast-related surgeries, including reconstruction and minimally invasive procedures. Her publications include works on glomus tumors and radiation-induced angiosarcomas of the breast. She is a Site Review for the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2002
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification athenaClinicals EHR, athenahealth, Inc, 2013-2014
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships