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Dr. Joseph Lifrak, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Joseph Lifrak, MD
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Dr. Joseph Lifrak, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Swansea, MA.
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Dr. Joseph Lifrak, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 56
Swansea, MA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Joseph Lifrak, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Swansea, MA.

About

Dr. Joseph Lifrak, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Swansea, MA. They currently practice at Southcoast Health Family Medicine and are affiliated with Charlton Memorial Hospital. Dr. Lifrak has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lifrak received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Lifrak also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lifrak is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Meniscectomy
Joint Pain
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Joint Pain
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Joint Pain
Knee Arthroscopy
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Knee Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Foot Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Neck Muscle Strain
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
ACL Surgery
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Total Hip Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Southcoast Health Family Medicine
    479 Swansea Mall Dr, Swansea, MA 02777
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 973-1570
  2. 2 Southcoast Health Orthopedic Surgery
    300A Faunce Corner Rd Ste 101, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 973-2211
  3. 3 Southcoast Health Orthopedic Surgery
    1076 N Main St, Providence, RI 02904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 973-2211

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lifrak
4.2
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1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 16, 2024
went in for orthoscopic surgery , torn meniscus, loose bodies, bone spurs, had surgery yesterday, i'm climbing stairs up and down normal again, i haven't been able to do that in months now!!! Thank you Dr Lifrak, AKA Joe Knee!! ????
john wood — Oct 16, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • SURGERY, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brown University
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • JEWETT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC, P.A., WINTER PARK, FL
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Lifrak, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lifrak's profile.

Dr. Joseph Lifrak, MD is affiliated with Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Lifrak, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Charlton Memorial Hospital

    363 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA