4.9
Accepting New Patients
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
Education & Training
Education
BS, Roger Williams University, Marine Biology/Chemistry - 1979
MS, Southern Connecticut State University, Biology - 1983
MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Medicine - 1987
Internship
General Surgery, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center - 1988
Residency
Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of Connecticut School of Medicine - 1992
Board Certification
Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
Honors & Awards
2023 - Faculty Leadership Award for Outstanding Leadership - UConn Health Division of Otolaryngology
2022 - Servant Leader Award - Hospital for Special Care
2014 - Dedicated Leader Award - AAO-HNS
2012 - Leadership and Advocacy - BOG AAO-HNS
2009 - Board of Directors Certificate of Honor - AAO-HNS
2007 - Leadership and Dedication to the Improvement of ENT Medicine - CT ENT Society
2006 - Member of Excellence in State Advocacy - 2006 - Board of Governors (BOG)
2006 - Gerald Leonard Teaching Award - UConn Health
2005 - Member of Excellence in State Advocacy - 2005 - Board of Governors (BOG)
1993 - Editor’s Award for Outstanding Research in the Audiology and Hearing Sciences - Ear and Hearing
1992 - Resident Travel Award - Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO)
1991 - Second Place - 1991 - New England Otolaryngologic Society Resident Case Competition
1989 - Second Place - 1989 - New England Otolaryngologic Society Resident Case Competition
1979 - Marine Biology Award - Roger Williams University
1976 - Freshman Chemistry Award - Roger Williams University
Ratings & Reviews
4.9
220 Ratings, 198 Reviews
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About our Provider Reviews5
January 8, 2026
Of particular note: the directions to the doctor's office within the medical center were excellent, very detailed, which was important since it is a large complex.
5
January 5, 2026
Dr. Lafreniere, his healthcare team, and the office staff were all excellent. I am a healthcare provider myself and can say that Dr. Lafreniere was an exceptional provider with respect to his knowledge, clinical and interpersonal skills, and overall patient care.
5
December 18, 2025
Excellent
5
December 16, 2025
Dr Lafreniere is kind, compassionate and always willing to listen. He is very intuitive and an excellent diagnostician.