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Dr. Lori Louise Fritts, MD

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(Dr. Lori L. Fritts, MD)

(11 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Professional interests include: thyroid surgery, endocrine surgery

3 Northwestern Drive
Bloomfield, CT 06002

(860) 726-1414

Dr. Lori Louise Fritts, MD is a general surgeon in Bloomfield, CT specializing in general surgery and pediatric surgery. She graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Lori Louise Fritts, MD is affiliated with Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford Healthcare and HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

3 Northwestern Drive
Bloomfield, CT 06002

Some issues Dr. Lori Louise Fritts, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

doctor visit	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	46

doctor visit	195
endocrine surgery	23
neck surgery	13

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	48

doctor visit	176
endocrine surgery	9
neck surgery	10

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	54

doctor visit	208

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	54

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	55

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	147
excision	11
lymph node procedures	12
open surgery	12

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	53

doctor visit	59

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	56

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	52

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Louise Fritts, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lori Louise Fritts, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bloomfield, CT were excision, endocrine surgery, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

breast procedures	12
cancer surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	162
endocrine surgery	16
excision	17
lymph node procedures	11
neck surgery	11
open surgery	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Louise Fritts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	8
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	120
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Louise Fritts, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lori Louise Fritts, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	46
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Lori Louise Fritts, MD graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She completed residency at Hartford Hospital. She has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Residency: Hartford Hospital

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lori Louise Fritts, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Hartford Healthcare

HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Lori Louise Fritts, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: ConnectiCare, Cigna, Aetna, Coventry, MultiPlan, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Anthem, WellCare, Prime Health, United Healthcare, Inc., Health New England and CarePartners of Connecticut.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lori Louise Fritts, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

ConnectiCare

Cigna

Aetna

Coventry

MultiPlan

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Anthem

WellCare

Prime Health

United Healthcare

Inc.

Health New England

CarePartners of Connecticut

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lori Louise Fritts, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.59 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lori Louise Fritts, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bloomfield, CT.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lori Louise Fritts, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$108 AlloDerm $108
Covidien LP	$27 LigaSure $27

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$135

Biography

Dr. Lori Fritts, who practices in Bloomfield, CT, is a medical specialist in pediatric surgery and general surgery. Before completing her residency at Hartford Hospital, Dr. Fritts attended medical school at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Her areas of expertise include thyroid surgery. Dr. Fritts seems to honor several insurance carriers, including MultiPlan, Anthem, and ConnectiCare. Her professional affiliations include Connecticut Children's Medical Center and Hartford Healthcare. Her practice in Bloomfield, CT is open to new patients as reported by Hartford Healthcare.