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Denis Lafreniere, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat/Otolaryngology|

Voice Therapy

Speaks: English 

Care Provided

Subspecialties

  • Esophageal Disease
  • Laryngology/Voice Disorders
  • Taste and Smell

Locations

Ear, Nose and Throat/Otolaryngology

UConn Health

Outpatient Pavilion, 6th Floor East

263 Farmington Avenue

Farmington, CT 06030

GPS: 135 Dowling Way, Farmington, CT

860-679-2804
clinic

Education & Training

Education
  1. BS, Roger Williams University, Marine Biology/Chemistry - 1979
  2. MS, Southern Connecticut State University, Biology - 1983
  3. MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Medicine - 1987
Internship
  1. General Surgery, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center - 1988
Residency
  1. Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of Connecticut School of Medicine - 1992
Board Certification
  1. Otolaryngology
  2. Otolaryngology

Honors & Awards

  1. 2023 - Faculty Leadership Award for Outstanding Leadership - UConn Health Division of Otolaryngology
  2. 2022 - Servant Leader Award - Hospital for Special Care
  3. 2014 - Dedicated Leader Award - AAO-HNS
  4. 2012 - Leadership and Advocacy - BOG AAO-HNS
  5. 2009 - Board of Directors Certificate of Honor - AAO-HNS
  6. 2007 - Leadership and Dedication to the Improvement of ENT Medicine - CT ENT Society

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

247 Ratings, 163 Reviews

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  • 5

    July 24, 2026

    They were all extremely courteous and polite.

  • 5

    July 21, 2026

    My appointment was scheduled with seeing a speech pathologist right before being examined Dr. Lafreniere; the speech pathologist remained present during the doctor's examination. This gave an overall view as to which treatment is best to adopt.

  • 5

    July 6, 2026

    The staff is always wonderful!

  • 5

    June 18, 2026

    It was an excellent experience at Uconn