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Alessi-LaRosa, Stephanie F., MD

Title
Director, Hartford Healthcare Sports Neurology Program; Program Director, Hartford Healthcare Sports Neurology Fellowship
Gender

Female

Language

English, Haitian Creole

Providing the best care to our patients and their companions requires communicating in a way everyone understands. Interpreter services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All spoken languages are available, as well as American Sign Language (AS/L).

Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Neurology
Areas of Expertise
Concussions, Headaches, Migraine Headaches, Post-concussion Syndrome, Sports Neurology

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Backus Hospital
  • Hartford Hospital
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • MidState Medical Center
  • Integrated Care Partners
  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut

Education

Fellowship
The Sports Neurology Clinic ‐ Sports Neurology

Internship
University of Connecticut ‐ Internal Medicine

Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine

Residency
University of Connecticut/Hartford Hospital ‐ Neurology

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Alessi-LaRosa has been a game changer for my recovery from my concussion and Injuries resulting from a slip and fall. She and her staff have provided me a comprehensive and detailed plan forward and involved me with the plan and explained my care with time and patience every step of the way. I am most grateful for the care I am receiving under her direction.

5 out of 5 stars

So impressed and grateful for her thoroughness! Took so much time with us! Very clear! Great listener! Excellent explanations!

5 out of 5 stars

I have been in the care of Dr. Alessi-LaRosa for a traumatic brain injury for the past 1 1/2 years. Unlike a different hospital's n_____ team I had initially seen, she is progressive in understanding and treating TBI's. She explains everything fully, strategically pivots to whichever treatment is best at any given time, refers me to specialists that are best in their field, and brings calm & sense of hope. She goes the extra step such a responding same day to messages & actively communicates with related specialists. Her recognition that cognitive behavioral therapy is critical in healing has enabled my progress in healing. I hope others get the opportunity I have had to be in her care. OUTSTANDING!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Alessi was knowledgeable, pleasant, and engaging!

5 out of 5 stars

Extremely pleased with this Neurologist office, Dr Alessi, PA Corey and staff.

5 out of 5 stars

This was my first visit with Dr. Alessi. I have a somewhat complicated issue and long history. This is the first time that any provider has truly listened and understood the impact that my symptoms have on quality of life. She took a careful and detailed history and exam, and provided a very thoughtful analysis and explanation of what might be causing the symptoms, as well as a plan of care that provides hope for improvement! I feel that Dr. Alessi represents the highest standard of care and I am grateful for her expertise and care.

5 out of 5 stars

I have never had a doctor be so pstient and caring and listened to all my conditions. She took the time I would want to go back and have her help me even if if I travel an hour .

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Alessi was amazing! She really listened to my concerns, explained why I was having certain symptoms, and involved me in decisions about my care. I left feeling understood for the first time in years after seeing other specialists who dismissed my symptoms. Plus, we have a great plan to help me recover. I'm so thankful for her!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Alessi is certainly the captain of my ship. I feel since I started seeing her almost 2 years ago I able to function at a higher level with daily routines.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. LaRosa provided excellent medical care, he is an ultimate physician and I couldn't be happier with my experience with her

5 out of 5 stars

I truly feel that I have the best doctor who works with my therapist and my general practitioner. A+++ team

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Alessi saw us just a week after my son's concussion. She was so thorough in her questions and her exam. She was so helpful in answering questions. Put my teenage son and I at ease.

Bio

Stephanie Alessi-LaRosa, MD, MPH, has joined the Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute as a sports neurologist and director of the new Sports Neurology Program.

She earned a bachelor’s degree from Sacred Heart University and a medical degree from St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies. She completed a residency in neurology through the University of Connecticut at Hartford Hospital, and a fellowship in sports neurology at The Sports Neurology Clinic in Michigan.

On the Hartford HealthCare team, she is responsible for providing advanced care for athletes with sports-related neurologic injuries and conditions. Her areas of clinical interest concussion, post-concussion syndrome and migraines/headaches.

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Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, First Health Group Corp., Health New England, Multiplan, Northeast Health Direct, Oxford Health Plans, United Healthcare, BCBS Medicare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Healthy Connecticut, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc., One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, CarePartners of Connecticut

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

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