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Dr. Russell Lafrance, MD

Dr. Russell Lafrance, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Russell Lafrance, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Hamilton, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lafrance has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities Rome Health Hospital and Chenango Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

85 College St Hamilton, NY 13346

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Dr. Lafrance's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lafrance

3.9

19 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Sep 25, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Carol C – Apr 25, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Disappointed – Nov 07, 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
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Aggie – Jan 29, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
5 people found this helpful
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May 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Feb 26, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 03, 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
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Julie in Camden NY – Nov 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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AngryPatient – Aug 28, 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
9 people found this helpful
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Virginia Sherman in Rome, NY – Apr 16, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Russell Lafrance, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Hamilton, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lafrance has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from University...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Sports Medicine

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

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  • Kerlan-jobe Orthopaedic Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013
  • University Of Rochester Medical Ctr.

    Residency Hospital, 2012
  • University At Buffalo Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences

    Medical School, 2007
  • Cornell University

    Undergraduate School, 2002
  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Undergraduate School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

HSS Ancillary Medical Services PC85 College St Hamilton, NY 13346
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: 7:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sun: 7:00am - 4:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Oneida Healthcare321 Genesee St Oneida, NY 13421
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rome Health Hospital

    1500 N James St
    Rome, NY 13440

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Chenango Memorial Hospital

    179 N Broad St
    Norwich, NY 13815

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

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