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Dr. Joseph Fanara, DPM

Dr. Joseph Fanara, DPM

Podiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Fanara, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Rockford, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

1639 N Alpine Rd Ste 400 Rockford, IL 61107

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Dr. Fanara is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Fanara's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fanara

4.1

24 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
17%
17%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 27, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
T Marotta – Feb 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tsipiora Mowers – Sep 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lee W – Feb 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lisa Flueckiger – Feb 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Linda D in Rockford, IL – Nov 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
daralee bollock in Rockford, IL – Oct 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Tammy in Rockford, IL – May 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rockford IL – Feb 22, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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I. Louise in Cherry Valley, IL – Aug 09, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dan Youngberg in Rockford, Il – Dec 30, 2015
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Dr. Joseph Fanara, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Rockford, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Podiatry

  • Podiatric Surgery

  • Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Dr. William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine

    Medical School, 1991

Dr. Fanara is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office1639 N Alpine Rd Ste 400 Rockford, IL 61107
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

      5666 E State St
      Rockford, IL 61108
      Recipient of 10
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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