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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

241 Ratings, 179 Reviews

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  • 5

    May 14, 2026

    Excellent

  • 5

    May 14, 2026

    Drs scheduler got in in right away despite a 60 day backlog!! Everyone at UConn is fantastic all the time. You hire the best and they enjoy their jobs. It shines . Thank you for all you do !!!!

  • 5

    May 11, 2026

    Excellent experience.

  • 5

    April 9, 2026

    Superb team work!