Dr. Patricia Casimir, MD

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Award-Winning Physician and Advocate for Accessible Care Joins Connecticut Department of Public Health

Hartford, Connecticut – Patricia Casimir, MD, a board-certified internist with over 20 years of experience in the medical field, continues to make significant strides in healthcare delivery, access, and outcomes. With a robust educational background and a commitment to patient-centered care, Dr. Casimir is setting new standards in the realm of internal medicine.

Dr. Casimir graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of the Pacific in 1993 and went on to earn her Medical Degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2002. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Providence Hospital from 2002 to 2005, where she honed her skills in treating complex medical conditions.

Beginning her career as a hospitalist at Hudson Valley Hospital Center from 2005 to 2007, Dr. Casimir demonstrated her dedication to patient care early on. She then expanded her expertise in telemedicine with TelaDoc Telemedicine from 2007 to 2010, before transitioning to Internal Medicine/Primary Care with Optum, where she served from 2011 to 2022. Currently, Dr. Casimir is making impactful contributions as a Physician Reviewer for the Connecticut Department of Public Health, a role she has held since 2023.

Dr. Casimir is not only a skilled clinician but also an advocate for healthcare reform. Her professional affiliations include active memberships in Physicians for a National Health Program, Physicians for Patient Protection, and Partners in Prevention. Dr. Casimir’s vision for a more equitable healthcare system drives her work, as she believes that one day, care will be provided to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.

Her dedication to exemplary patient care has not gone unnoticed. Dr. Casimir was recently recognized in the 2025 Continental Who's Who Inner Circle Executive Magazine and has received the prestigious Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award for two consecutive years, 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Dr. Casimir enjoys traveling to warm destinations, finding solace and inspiration in nature’s beauty. 

As she continues her journey in medicine, Dr. Patricia Casimir remains committed to advancing the health of her patients and community, embodying the principles of compassion, preventive health, and technological innovation.

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