Ashok Kottarathara, MD

Pediatrician

4.3 / 5 View Comments

Ashok T. Kottarathara, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician. He sees patients from newborn to 21 years of age in the Division of Primary Care. Dr. Kottarathara has a particular interest in sports medicine and injuries in kids. In his spare time, Dr. Kottarathara enjoys spending time with his family, playing football (soccer), basketball, reading crime fiction, and playing his guitar.

Education

St. John's Medical College

Residency

New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

  • General Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Locations Where I See Patients

Exterior view of 100 Retreat Ave in Hartford

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Hartford (100 Retreat Ave.)

100 Retreat Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
United States

Exterior view of 599 Farmington Avenue

Connecticut Children’s Urgent Care, Specialty Care & Primary Care Center – Farmington (599 Farmington Ave.)

599 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06032
United States

4.3
out of 5

Provider showed concern

4.4

Provider explained things clearly

4.4

Provider included you in decisions

4.4

Provider discussed treatment options

4.3

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.3

Most Recent Comments

November 11, 2026
We had a few issues during [...]'s last physical and afterwards. The practice fully responded to my concerns and has been supportive and helpful since. The experience [...] had in the office during this appointment was wonderful and everyone did a great job helping us feel supported. Dr. K and Dr. [...] did a great job and [...] had a positive experience so much so that she left the office skipping and laughing which I wasn't sure we would get to with her phobia of needles and doctor's offices. Huge thank you and appreciation to the entire team that encountered us on Friday. Thank you!!
August 8, 2026
Great
May 5, 2026
Best doctor.
April 4, 2026
I would not recommend this provider to anyone nor will any of my children being seeing him again. Not only did he turn away my infant for her well child visit delaying her vaccine schedule, he also did not listen to any of my concerns although I'm a nurse practitioner myself. I asked for basic lab work to be done because my son has an enlarged lymph node and never has had any baseline labs drawn and he refused to order it. Additionally he has molluscum and the provider refused to treat it despite my concerns of it spreading to my other children considering it is highly contagious.
April 4, 2026
All very well
April 4, 2026
Dr A is amazing. His interactions with [...] is always soothing for me. He always answers my questions when I do have and I think that he listens and addresses all our concerns.
March 3, 2026
First time we met with this doctor [...] & my daughter was crying just by the way he was talking to her & asking questions. It was almost as if he was snapping at her.. She started crying & would not listen to him after a few questions. I was not told I would receive a male doctor & my daughters are not used to having a male doctor especially a stranger touching them
January 1, 2026
Very good
January 1, 2026
Good
January 1, 2026
Explained what we needed to do to keep baby safe in a way that was easy to understand
January 1, 2026
Happy with Dr. Ashok's care
December 12, 2025
Dr K is amazing
December 12, 2025
Both resident and doctor were amazing with my kids
November 11, 2025
Sent a referral for cardiology and was not informed by the provided. Spent 5 minutes with my child. Did not feel assessment was adequate.
November 11, 2025
It is a very good clinic I recommend it