Summary

Dr. Stephen Firshein is an oncology specialist with 54 years of experience treating cancer patients. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor and completed his residency in internal medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Firshein furthered his training with fellowships at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in hematology-internal medicine and internal medicine, along with a flexible transitional year program. He holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Firshein practices at Hartford Hospital and sees patients in Wethersfield, Connecticut. He specializes in treating complex blood-related conditions including severe kidney disease, iron deficiency anemia, and anemia related to chronic illness. His expertise includes providing infusion therapy and managing infusion clinic services, as well as administering autoinjector treatments for various conditions. Patients rate Dr. Firshein 3.9 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 54 years of experience
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Yale New Haven Hosp, Internal Medicine; Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Hematology-Internal Medicine; Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Internal Medicine; Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Flexible Or Transitional Year
  • 26 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Starling Physicians

1260 Silas Deane Hwy Ste 105Wethersfield, CT 06109
Mon9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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54 Years of Experience 57 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Wethersfield , CTAvon , CTWallingford , CTCleveland , OH
Med School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Stephen Firshein

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • APWU
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CarePartners of Connecticut
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Community First Health Plans
  • ConnectiCare
  • ConnectiCare - HMO
  • ConnectiCare - Medicare
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • PreferredOne
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Stephen Firshein has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Stephen Firshein has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

Stephen Firshein holds an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Yale New Haven Hosp, Internal Medicine; Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Hematology-Internal Medicine; Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Internal Medicine; Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Flexible Or Transitional Year.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi in 1972.

NPI Number

Stephen Firshein's NPI number is 1467557694.

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Stephen Firshein is affiliated with Hartford Hospital.

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