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Maria Theresa Santos, MD

Cardiology, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology

Speaks

Languages

Filipino
Tagalog

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Of New England Care Alliance

Primary Contact

860-714-8761
Provider Groups
  • Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Of New England Care Alliance

Primary Contact
860-714-8761

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Cardiology
  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nuclear Cardiology

Clinical Interests

Conditions Treated

  • Hoffman Heart
  • Nuclear Imaging
  • Peripheral Vascular Imaging
  • Geriatric Cardiology
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Cardio-Oncology
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Echocardiography
  • Cardiovascular

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Trinity Health Of New England Heart and Vascular Specialists

1000 Asylum Ave
Ste 2108
Hartford , CT 06105

Bloomfield Access Center

852 Cottage Grove Rd
Ste 200
Bloomfield , CT 06002

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Bloomfield Access Center

About

Dr. Santos received her Medical Degree from the University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine. She completed an internship at the same institution before taking on an Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Connecticut, where she also completed a Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship.

Dr. Santos has Level II training in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. She is a member of the American Medical Association, the Heart Failure Society of America, the American Society of Echocardiography, and the American College of Cardiology.

Dr. Santos is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.


Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
University of Philippines College of Medicine (2006)

Residency:
The University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2012)

Fellowship:
The University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2015)

Board Certifications

Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (2015)

Provider Groups

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group

Trinity Health Of New England Care Alliance

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(281 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

277 Reviews

09/18/2024

I look forward to my appointments with Dr. Santos. She's personable and caring.

09/17/2024

She is great. She goes from a to z explaining your situation to you. Takes her time and makes sure you understand everything she is explaining to you. She's wonderful. Makes you feel so comfortable.

09/16/2024

Dr. Santos is wonderful!

09/16/2024

None needed everything went well.

09/09/2024

I love my doctor. She is the BEST

09/09/2024

Very informative in language I understood

09/09/2024

Great visit.

09/04/2024

This provider always makes sure I understand what is being done and makes it a painless visit.

08/27/2024

My first visit with Dr Santos was excellent, she knew about my medical condition like I had been her patient for years

08/26/2024

Provider is an excellent physician. She listens to my concern and provides solutions.

08/26/2024

anxious for my next appointment so I can get used to Dr. Santos

08/26/2024

The nurse was very good

08/20/2024

She is in contact with my primary care person.

08/20/2024

I can’t speak highly enough about Dr. Santos and I strongly recommend her.

08/09/2024

She is great. Explains issues thoroughly

08/05/2024

No problems

08/02/2024

Dr Santos is my favorite Dr!

07/23/2024

Very happy everyone was very compenent

06/25/2024

I would also like to compliment the woman who scheduled the tests I need. She was also pleasant and efficient. By the time I left, I had a nice smile on my face.

06/25/2024

Excellent experience

06/24/2024

The doctor was supposed to call me with results of the stress test

06/21/2024

Dr. Santos is a special person.

06/19/2024

Great experience

06/17/2024

did not have to wait past appointment time

06/10/2024

An exceptional physician!

06/03/2024

She is always attentive however because she has so many patients to see I always feel

05/31/2024

I'm very satisfied with Trinity Health and plan to discuss my concern with United Health Care with the TRB (Teacher Retirement Board).

05/31/2024

It was very good.

05/20/2024

excellent care and Inclusive!

05/15/2024

Great experience

05/14/2024

I feel exceptionally well cared for

05/10/2024

She explains things thoroughly, is friendly and warm, not rushed

05/08/2024

Very good

05/06/2024

My experience was consistently positive.

05/03/2024

Shes patient, listens carefully to the patient and has a great personality.

04/30/2024

Cannot say enough how good Dr Santos is in explaining concepts in simple to understand terms

04/29/2024

Overall, excellent.

04/29/2024

Couldn’t ask for anything more!

04/26/2024

I love Dr Santos and everyone I came in contact with at my visit

04/26/2024

I also wanted to say, Dr. Santos will use the whiteboard and the models to explain what’s going on with my heart. She is a great person. We enjoy her very much. I’m thankful she is a doctor taking care of me.

04/24/2024

Dr. Santos is phenomenal! Took the time to explain things thoroughly and me feel very comfortable with the care plan.

04/24/2024

I’m very satisfied with the experience of the provider

04/24/2024

Excellent explaining my condition so I can understand it clearly

04/24/2024

You cannot get me to say anything negative.

04/24/2024

Dr. Santos takes the extra time to learn about my wife and me. We feel like friends not jus patients.

04/23/2024

My experience was that my care was high on their priorities.

04/22/2024

Overall satisfying

04/22/2024

Cannot say enough good about Dr.Santos and her staff.

03/25/2024

Very friendly and caring

03/20/2024

She is to good to me. She needs to make sure she eats. :)

03/13/2024

Doctor Santos is a tremendous doctor and has a wonderful demeanor !!!!!!!!!!!!

03/11/2024

Very thorough, great personality, easy to talk to

03/11/2024

Dr. Santos is a wonderful Dr! Smart, careful and wonderful personality.

03/05/2024

Dr Santos is awesome!

03/01/2024

She is amazing. She listens to me and treats me with respect.

02/27/2024

very satisfied

02/26/2024

It was a good visit.

02/21/2024

Dr. Santos is very efficient, very pleasant and compassionate.

02/21/2024

I am very pleased with Dr. Santos and her staff

02/14/2024

I can’t say enough good things. Dr Santos

02/12/2024

Dr. Santos is very caring physician. I value her option. Because I know she truly cares about my health.

02/12/2024

Great doctor.

02/12/2024

Dr. Santos is wonderful

02/05/2024

Very attentive kind and caring.

02/02/2024

very satisfied

01/30/2024

Excellent job

01/30/2024

very knowledgeable

01/29/2024

Excellent

01/26/2024

Called this morning with a question about lab work and the response was incredible!

01/19/2024

Excellent overall!!!

01/19/2024

Generally expert care is always provided!

01/16/2024

Very positive, I will recommend her to others.

01/16/2024

No need to provide additional feedback..I am very happy with my provider

01/15/2024

Always a good experience

01/12/2024

Dr. Santos sets the standard for caring.

01/12/2024

Wonderful

01/10/2024

Awesome

01/05/2024

As I already stated, she was thorough and explained in easily understood terminology

01/05/2024

We are lucky to have such great care

12/18/2023

Caring 😉

12/18/2023

Dr Santos is great. The finest Dr - patient rapport I’ve experienced.

12/15/2023

Dr Santos is kind caring and helpful

12/15/2023

She's the best.

12/08/2023

I am fortunate to have this excellent doctor.

12/05/2023

I’m lucky to have such a caring doctor and her staff is amazing too!

12/04/2023

excellent

12/01/2023

Dr. Santos is thorough, caring and spirited.

12/01/2023

I receive individualized attention and patience.

12/01/2023

Dr. Santos is exceptional and connects very well with her patients.

12/01/2023

I am so fortunate to have Dr. Santos as my cardiologist. She is most competant, professional, and take to time to listen to my concerns.

11/22/2023

Dr. Santos is an excellent physician

11/22/2023

Dr. Santos is very kind and explains everything. She is very reassuring.

11/20/2023

Engaging, Inclusive and Knowledgeable Provider

11/16/2023

Wonderful experience every time. Dr Santos explains things extremely well.

11/15/2023

she's excellent

11/08/2023

very caring - takes time to explain things fully

11/06/2023

Dr. Santos is an amazing provider. She explains everything so that the patient can understand everything including diagrams of the heart.

11/01/2023

Friendly , caring personalities great Doctor

10/30/2023

She was patient and answered my questions in terms I could understand. One of your finest.

10/29/2023

I love Dr Santos.

10/28/2023

Dr Santos is very thorough in explaining your findings and treatments.

10/25/2023

very satisfied with the practice

10/19/2023

We love her

10/16/2023

I will suggest your wonderful heart department to everyone.

10/12/2023

Always pleasant and caring

10/11/2023

I was referred to Dr. Santos by my former cardiologist who moved away. I'm so pleased that he recommended her. I hope to continue with Dr. Santos for a long time.

10/06/2023

Dr Santos goes above and beyond to help you with any issues you may be experiencing.

10/01/2023

It is always a pleasure but also an education to interact with Dr. Santos.

09/20/2023

Provider is excellent.

09/16/2023

I was treated with respect and dignity.

09/14/2023

I trust Dr Santos and I am thankful to have a good doctor

09/13/2023

Dr Santos is an excellent doctor and she listens to you and answers all questions

09/11/2023

Dr. Santos is patient and understanding.

09/06/2023

Best Cardiologist I have ever worked with and I have been a nurse for 50 years

09/05/2023

Dr. Santos has been very caring and concerned during my visits.

09/04/2023

My appointment was at the new facility in Bloomfield. I was impressed with the efficiency.

08/18/2023

IT IS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO SEE MY CARDIOLOGIST, DR. SANTOS.

08/16/2023

Dr. was detailed and explained the 'what' and the 'why' which was edifying

08/16/2023

So happy she is my cardiologist

08/10/2023

Provider was very professional and easy to communicate with made me feel relax and comfortable.

08/08/2023

Great Dr

08/04/2023

Very clean and all staff friendly and attrntive

08/03/2023

I would answer all of the questions as more than Very Good, but EXCELLENT. In all Dr. Santos is the best ever and her staff and others that I've dealt with are the same.

08/03/2023

Strongly recommended

07/28/2023

Great talking to Dr Santos about my medical history. She always listens to what I have concerns about. She’s on top of my medical history so that makes me feel comfortable about my health.

07/23/2023

Patience, explaining routine care. Excellent overall care

07/23/2023

Dr. Santos sits down on a chair & really listens. How do I know? Because the answers she gives respond to my questions or concerns.

07/21/2023

very good

07/20/2023

She is patient and really takes Time with me and my husband as her patients. She shows updated with the latest medical knowledge on her field..

07/18/2023

Dr Santos is a caring, compassionate doctor

07/14/2023

Look forward to my next appointment

07/13/2023

Excelente

07/12/2023

Jennifer was attentive, prompt in checking me in, and put me at ease with the tests required before I see the provider.

07/08/2023

very easy to talk to and friendly staff

07/08/2023

Loved Dr Santos approach and plan!! Would highly recommended Dr Santos!!!

07/08/2023

very professional and polite

07/07/2023

Made me feel at ease.

07/05/2023

The entire staff is caring, professional and honestly interested in your well being

07/04/2023

Took time to explain test results in detail; discussed medication options.

06/30/2023

Dr. Santos is a very caring person and personable.

06/28/2023

Many older people will need to have a cardiolgist on their health care team. I am thrilled to have Dr Santos caring for me .

06/28/2023

Always a pleasant experience

06/23/2023

Please, keep up the good work.

06/23/2023

She was very patient with me

06/23/2023

The Doctor was great & got me admitted so treatment could start

06/22/2023

My whole family goes to Dr. Santos

06/20/2023

All positive!

06/17/2023

Everything went well. All concerns covered.

06/14/2023

Always a great experience

06/08/2023

Excellent doctor and staff

06/08/2023

dr santos explained my condition so i could understand and showed me on an erase board what she meant the visual is VERY helpful in understanding my condition what

06/07/2023

Love Dr Santos

06/07/2023

I have no problems with my provider

06/02/2023

Dr. Santos is an exceptional physician.

05/29/2023

Dr. Santos is extremely interested in her patients. Easy to talk to.

05/26/2023

compassionate, concerned

05/19/2023

Dr. Santos makes a patient feel listened to and is very caring and thorough.

05/18/2023

She was reassuring when talking about my heart,

05/18/2023

Dr. Maria Santos is it a phenomenal caring doctor

05/17/2023

Maria is exceptionally good at her job. She is respectful, knowledgeable and easy to talk to her. She is an excellent doctor. y what she

05/13/2023

Dr. Santos is an excellent doctor. She is smart, kind and compassionate. Explains everything clearly, listens and makes you know that she cares about you

05/11/2023

Excellent

05/07/2023

Excellent

05/06/2023

Ensures that her cardiovascular patients understand their diagnosis and the medications they receive.

05/06/2023

La Dra Santos siempre ha sido una persona amable y responsable. Me trata con amor y respeto. Las enfermeras son muy eficientes y amables.

05/02/2023

My appointment with Dr santos was great visit!!!

05/01/2023

Always exceptional

04/30/2023

I like Dr Santos. She is thorough. I felt she spent the right amount of time with me. I did not feel rushed, and I didn’t feel like I was there for a long time either

04/29/2023

Always has the questionn and answers for me

04/29/2023

Always feel like Dr. Santos wants the best care for me like I was a family member. Very rare these days. Makes me want to listen and follow her recommendations

04/28/2023

Short waiting time, professional but warm and caring service

04/27/2023

Dr. Santos treats you like a human being, not a number

04/12/2023

The other people in the office showed the same traits.

04/07/2023

Dr Santos is such a caring personable doctor. I am very thankful f

04/06/2023

Dr. Santos and staff are wonderful!

03/27/2023

The finest care with Doctors & all staff

03/24/2023

Dr. Santos

03/23/2023

Dr. Santos takes the necessary time to answer my questions fully.

03/23/2023

Always takes time and listens and very caring

03/23/2023

I am very happy to have Dr. Santos as my cardiologist

03/22/2023

Dr Santos is just an all around excellent medical practitioner. She is concerned and caring as well as skilled and very knowledgeable.

03/21/2023

Very good

03/17/2023

Very good

03/17/2023

We love Dr santos!

03/17/2023

Excellent explaining and through

03/14/2023

She take the time needed to answer all your questions.

03/10/2023

answere all questions fully. explained everything including diagrams. very compassionate

03/08/2023

I'm very pleased

03/03/2023

Again Dr.Santos is an excellent provider. She cares about my well being. She listened to my concerns and came up with a solution that we both agreed on. I am grateful to have her as a physician.

02/23/2023

Dr Santos is both thorough and easy to follow. Yesterday she used the board in order to point out things from her presentation. This was very effective in my csse

02/21/2023

This was my first appointment with Dr. Santos and I appreciate the time and attention she gave to me.

02/21/2023

Great provider

02/20/2023

Nothing extra. All went well.

02/20/2023

Muy satisfecha con el trato al paciente

02/20/2023

I was made to feel comfortable and not rushed.

02/20/2023

Dr. Santos is an excellent doctor, blessed with warmth & personality.

02/20/2023

satisfactory

02/20/2023

The Doctor really ares about my wellbeing.

02/20/2023

I have had many doctors in the past, but I would rate this practise as one of the best

02/19/2023

Dr. Santos makes you feel very comfortable and very articulate with her explanations

02/18/2023

She’s an excellent communicator, and a very, very caring person..

02/17/2023

Excellent explanation about my heart

02/16/2023

dr santos explained everything

02/16/2023

Best doctor ever. If I could have rated her my highest opinion, it would be excellent and more in all areas. And then some.A

02/16/2023

Everything was perfect.

02/16/2023

We discussed weight loss, and she talked about the new medications available, how they work, and what happens when you stop taking them. She was very informative.

02/16/2023

Genuine

02/16/2023

Dr. Santos made sure all tests are up to date and suggested an additional one.

02/15/2023

Very respectful and communicative. Listens to the patient.

02/15/2023

Could not be any better!

02/15/2023

Thank you for the exceptional care

02/15/2023

I really love having Dr. Santos as my cardiologist. She has excellnt bedside manners. She makes me feel like I'm a member of her family.

02/15/2023

Excellent and caring doctor .takes time to answer all your concerv

02/15/2023

All good !

02/15/2023

Dr, Santos is very personal and caring.

02/15/2023

I would highly recommend Dr. Santos.

12/26/2022

I have complete confidence in this practice.

12/18/2022

I’m very satisfied. I will remain with them

12/18/2022

Dr. Santos takes the time to draw what is going on with you to allow you to visually see what is happening

12/08/2022

Always a very excellent experience.

12/07/2022

Dr.Santos knows how to make a patient feel very comfortable and also talks to the patient so they understands, which I think is very important!

12/07/2022

Dr Santos treats her patients with respect and she is honestly concerned about me and makes sure I understand my tratmentt

12/05/2022

I am so fortunate to be in this doctor's care.

12/04/2022

Muy buenos

11/23/2022

Could not ask for a better doctor. Well done üëç

11/16/2022

I feel very comfortable talking with her.

11/10/2022

The doctor explains in detail and is great with the patients

11/09/2022

AAAAAAAA+

11/04/2022

Dr. Santos, has a good "bedside manner", explains everything is language you can understand, and truly cares about her patients.rs

11/03/2022

Dr Maria Santos listened to me and allowed me to participate in determining the right next steps for me. I felt like I had a voice in my care.

11/03/2022

Dr. Santos provided exceptional care. She was very detailed with the treatment of care.

10/30/2022

Toal satisfaction

10/26/2022

Dr. Santos is the most caring, kind, and knowledable cardiologist we have had.

10/20/2022

Knowledgeable/ caring/ excellent listener & explains diagnosis/ medication prescribed.

10/20/2022

Staff is wonderful. Everyone genuinely cares!!

10/17/2022

Dr. Santos is amazing. Quite thorough and personable. I look forward to my appointments!

10/16/2022

Love Dr. Santos white board to explain things. I am a visual learner so really enjoyed this way of explanation.

10/14/2022

very pleased

10/13/2022

Really appreciate Dr Santos explanations including using diagrams and visual aids

10/13/2022

Dr Santos did not make me feel rushed, answered my questions completely and clearly in terms I understood. I would highly recommend her.

10/12/2022

Best cardiologist ever.

09/29/2022

Excellent Doctor.

09/28/2022

The patient & family feel the best care is gives by Dr & entire staff. Thank You

09/26/2022

This provider also seemed to have a very rapport with her staff

09/24/2022

Excelente especialista

09/22/2022

Dr. Santos is warm, friendly and always takes her time to explain any issues or concerns that I have.

09/16/2022

Dr. Santos is just an all around excellent professional.

09/13/2022

Dr. Santos intently listened to and understood the concern. She explained the available options using a white board. Very courteous and down to earth.

09/11/2022

Love going to see this doctor and staff. leave feeling much better.

09/09/2022

Great doctor!

09/06/2022

Awesome doctor!

08/25/2022

We are beyond pleased with our provider and feel confident our health is being taken care.

08/24/2022

good experience

08/17/2022

I have great respect and comfort with her ( Dr. Santos ) and her staff.

08/14/2022

We are happy with our new doctor.

08/14/2022

Perfect!

08/13/2022

E everyone I came in contact with was top notch

08/13/2022

Greatful that I had this physician and pa on my side.

08/13/2022

Everything was fine.No problems!

08/12/2022

Dr Santos reviewed how the thyroid test results indicate an issue. She took time to make sure I understood, and drew it out on a white board for me. I really appreciated that!

08/10/2022

The new office space is very clean and comfortable. It is relaxing to be in waiting room.

08/10/2022

She was able to reasure me by talking and listeningto me. I felt better when I left her care.

08/07/2022

my experience was very satisfying and professional, and quite relaxing. Everyone whom I encountered made it a pleasure with the service that I received.

08/06/2022

I enjoyed seeing my Dr. It was a good experience.

08/04/2022

Very knowledgeable also explained everything very clearly for me to understand

08/04/2022

Easy to talk to.

08/03/2022

cares a lot and willing to spend time with patients

07/30/2022

Very appreciative of the time she gives each patient

07/30/2022

Dr Santos explain everything with details and it's easy to understand. She's friendly and caring and smile all the time.

07/29/2022

thorough care

07/22/2022

I've been seeing Dr. Santos for six years since I had my heart attack. So glad i got to meet her even though under these circumstances.

07/22/2022

I'm glad to have Dr. Santos on my medical team.

07/20/2022

Dr Santos always gives us the time, care & attention as if we were her only patient.

07/18/2022

Dr Santos makes you feel like you are a member of her family!

07/16/2022

Too bad there is no option for EXCELLENT!

07/15/2022

Words are hard to describe so I'll say Exceptional!!

07/03/2022

She explained everything to me so I would understand
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