Joseph Lifrak, MD
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About Joseph Lifrak, MD
Dr. Lifrak graduated cum laude with departmental honors in biology from Tulane University in New Orleans. He then earned his medical degree at the Brown University School of Medicine in Providence.
Dr. Lifrak completed a surgical internship and orthopedic residency at Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital. He then completed an orthopedic trauma fellowship at Rhode Island Hospital and a knee reconstruction/sports medicine fellowship at the Jewett Orthopedic Clinic in Winter Park, Fla.
He is a member and past president of the Rhode Island Orthopedic Society. His clinical interests are focused on sports medicine and knee reconstruction, including total knee replacements, ACL surgery and knee arthroscopy.
Dr. Lifrak is also active in the Providence College athletic programs, with specific responsibility as the team orthopedic physician for Providence Friars Ice Hockey team.
Locations
300 C Faunce Corner Road
Dartmouth, MA
02747
Dartmouth, MA
02747
479 Swansea Mall Drive
Swansea , MA
02777
Swansea , MA
02777
1076 North Main St
Providence, RI
02904
Providence, RI
02904
Insurance
Southcoast Health accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast Health patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.
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Patient Comments (57)
This was my first visit and it was great from the moment I walked in to the time I left. It was a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere!
Dr. Joe was great. He was perfect with our 11 year old. Listened to everything and made his recommendations.
Dr Lifrak is amazing! As is his staff
Dr. Lifrak took the time to read my chart, assess my situation and fully explained my option. He definitely cares about his patients and explained the best options for my specific needs. Very Profesional and you can tell he's well educated and good bed side maner as well. Can't say enough positive things. I'm very happy with this provider.
Room for improvement is not very high as this one of the best on my list visits that i have to make.
Hello, my appointment with Dr. Lifrak today went well. It always goes well with Dr. Lifrak. He's concerned. He remembers my problems. He just remembers everything. I give him a 10. I was called in promptly. The date of the appointment was a 10 over, 10 plus. Bye, bye.
Knowledgeable and prompt
From the receptionist to the physician, I was treated with respect. Dr Lifrak's procedure is always done without discomfort. I was seen on time and follow up appointment was at my convenience
It was my first visit. Staff very friendly and helpful. Doctor very personable and helpful. Directed me to another southcoast doctor who could correct my problem.
The doctor saw me in a timely manner. After he saw me he went out to get paperwork that describes pre surgery excersises and paperwork pretaining to strenthening my leg as well as my whole body helping to make me fit for knee replacement.He showed me a knee model and explained the difference between a partial ( which I have in my right knee) and a full replacement that I'm being scheduled for.This was the first time I'd seen such a model, and told what I was looking at.
My experience was such a good one from beginning to end. The receptionist was friendly and efficient, the xray tech was patient with me a senior citizen.Doctor Lifrak explained everything in a manner I understood about my concerns. The entire appointment was completed in a very timely manner because of their professionalism.
Very pleasant and great dr
Dr. Lifrak is top notch. You can barely see my scar from my knee replacement.
Dr Lifrak did an excellent job on my surgery and follow up. Everyone on his office staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Everything is perfect no changes needed
Dr. lifrak the best. Very caring, patient and knowledgeable. He's the best
everything sooth and on time
He was polite. Attentive. Answered all questions.
The doctor was very informative and very good to me I would highly recommend him
Dr Lifrak and staff are awesome. Very caring
The appointment was great. As soon as I got in, I was seen by a receptionist. I only sat a few minutes and waited. Everything was clean. The bathrooms were clean. Everything was terrific. The doctor saw me in timely fashion. He was very, very nice, personable, and I have nothing to complain about. I'm going to see him again in six weeks and schedule some surgery. He's a solid ten in my book. Thank you. Bye. 1
Always a promt and courtes in the whole office
My doctor was great, the people there were great. It was a great experience.
Explained medical diagnosis to my understanding. Dr Lifrak was very empathetic to my situation and made recommendations. He is an asset to your organization.
Options are always given by Dr Lifrak. He never tells what I should do, he gives me options. Previously operated on my right and left meniscus. Dr. listens!
The best painless knee surgery-one year now-was there for my annual checkup. Personable staff and Dr as well as a seamless appt schedule.
Appointment was on time!
Dr Joseph Lifrak, Has always been a caring Doctor. I followed him from Cumberland RI. I live in Uxbridge Just to have his skill. I know I feel safe in his answers of my care. It's not the dollar its not what the insurance will do. Its knowing my knee is taken care of the best way. Thank You to his Staff and Most of all to Dr. Lifrak.
Very well. People in there are very nice. The receptionist, the nurse, and of course Dr. Lifrak is a wonderful doctor.
always listen to me
Service was timely professional and compassionate
Staff was very efficient and friendly.
I don't think there was anything that could have been done to improve my experience with Dr. Lifrak's office. The front window staff were outstanding. The nurses, the techs, the x-ray tech were absolutely outstanding. And Dr. Lifrak himself gave me every confidence in the world that he could fix my problem and it was just an all-around excellent experience. I actually made an appointment two days later with another provider and canceled it after my visit with Dr. Lifrak. So to me that says millions. Thank you and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Dr. Found source of my problem on my first visit and that gives me comfort of knowing that I am in good hands with his services.
Dr. Lifrak is the best!! He takes time to answer all questions. He really cares about his patients. I find that the ENTIRE staff is always friendly and helpful and make your visit a pleasure.
staff is courteous and friendly. Doctor listens carefully and explains things very well
Dr was in and out in 5 minutes. Didn't do as much as a thorough exam as I anticipated. I didn't feel heard.
I left the Dr. Lifrak's office with a shot of cortisone for my immediate discomfort, a plan to go for PT, a follow-up in March, and a progression of steps that I may need to follow in the future. That is exactly what I was looking for. I was very pleased with my appointment. Thank you.
Wait time is always good. Staff courteous and helpful. Dr. Lifrak treats me as if I was his only patient. Always has a future plan for my medical needs. Very satisfied!
Dr Lifrak was great!!
The long wait to have the surgery was disappointing. Dr. Lifrak and his team were terrific throughout the process. I look forward to a return to normal very soon thanks to my care team.
Dr Lifrak did my left knee, total replacement in 2020. It is perfect. I have recommended many of my friends to Dr. Lifrak and they are equally pleased. I will be scheduling total knee replacement in my right knee in the near future and I am fully confident with Dr. Lifrak that it will be a success.
I had a great visit all around
Dr Lifrak is the best and the appointment is on time and is a very efficient process. He takes time to explain things and is the best orthopedic physician in my book.
This was my first visit with Dr. Lifrak, but I could tell that he had made himself familiar with my medical/surgical history. He was honest with me about what I may have to go through and got the ball rolling in respect to what may be required.
Timely and efficient
This doctor knows what he's doing! His staff is very good! These are my priorities!
Staff is very helpful in preparations for me and Doc.
Everything was completely done in a timely fashion
Was happy the was up to date on my other medical condition and how it affected how he could and could not treat me
It is always a positive experience at Southcoast Orthopedics Swansea office.
Always a great experience with Dr Lifrak
Provider very professional
It went well
Listening skills excellent, answers all my questions . Very kind and sympathetic, he is an asset to your organization!!
Explained my options and treatment options
Listens and understand