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Dr. Joseph Difrancesca, DPM

Dr. Joseph Difrancesca, DPM

Podiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Difrancesca, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Waterford, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from California School of Podiatric Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Backus Hospital and Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

196 Parkway S Unit 302 Waterford, CT 06385

Make an Appointment

(860) 447-1488

Dr. Difrancesca is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Difrancesca's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Difrancesca

3.8

12 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
58%
58%
4 Star
17%
17%
3 Star
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
25%
25%

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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
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Shaunna Cullen – Dec 20, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Groton, CT – Oct 18, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Becky Marshall in Burlington nc – Jan 05, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joseph Difrancesca, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Waterford, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from California School of Podiatric Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Backus Hospital and Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Podiatry

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

  • California School Of Podiatric Medicine

    Medical School, 1992

Dr. Difrancesca is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office196 Parkway S Unit 302 Waterford, CT 06385
    1

    Practice

    Kenneth R. Kierstein DPM PC5 Case St Norwich, CT 06360
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Backus Hospital

      326 Washington St
      Norwich, CT 06360
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      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 doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

      365 Montauk Ave
      New London, CT 06320
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality