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Dr. Russell Lafrance, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Russell Lafrance, MD
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Dr. Russell Lafrance, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Hamilton, NY.
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Dr. Russell Lafrance, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
Hamilton, NY
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. Russell Lafrance, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Hamilton, NY.

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Dr. Russell Lafrance, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Hamilton, NY and has 17 years experience. They graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2007 and completed a residency at University of Rochester Medical Ctr..They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital. Dr. Lafrance has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lafrance received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Lafrance is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Joint Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Joint Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Knee Sprain
Chondromalacia
Hip Sprain
Tenosynovitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Patellar Chondromalacia
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Labral Repair
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Injury
Hip Labral Tear
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pain
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Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Infective Arthritis
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)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic Knee Shaving
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bone Scan
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Cartilage Repair
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Surgery
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal and Postural Screening
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Hss Ancillary Medical Services PC
    85 COLLEGE ST, Hamilton, NY 13346
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    Monday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Sunday
    07:00 - 16:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lafrance
3.8
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Jan 29, 2022
Dr LaFrance and team did an amazing job, kind, professional, caring and highly skilled.
Aggie — Jan 29, 2022
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Biography
  • Dr. Russell Lafrance, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Hamilton, NY and has over 16 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2007. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Rochester Medical Ctr.
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
    2013
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Russell Lafrance, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lafrance's profile.

Dr. Lafrance frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Russell Lafrance, MD is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Russell Lafrance, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community Memorial Hospital

    150 Broad St, Hamilton, NY