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Dr. Don Lester, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*•Male•Age 73

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Don Lester, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Fresno, CA and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Clovis Community Medical Center and Adventist Health Hanford. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Don Lester, MD

Practice

6085 N 1st St Ste 101 Fresno, CA 93710

Make an Appointment

(559) 431-2332

Accepting new patients

(559) 431-2332

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Lester is affiliated with Clovis Community Medical Center Clovis, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

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  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Lester's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lester

2.7

27 ratings, 6 with a written review
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What went well
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What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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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
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Debra A. Parman in Los Banos, CA – Feb 07, 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
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Brenda Carter in Fresno, CA – Dec 10, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Fresno, CA – Mar 15, 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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
25 people found this helpful
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About Me

Biography

Dr. Don Lester, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Fresno, CA and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Penn State...Read more

Specialties*

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Penn State University College of Medicine

Medical School, 1984

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
  • Two Thousand Notable American Men, 1985
  • Marquis Who's Who, 1995
  • Best Total Joint Practice, by Community Hospitals of Central California, 1994-1996
  • Who's Who in Young Americans, 1991
  • International Man of the Year, International Biographical Centre, England, 1997
  • Who's Who in Health Care Professionals, 1990-1993
  • Patent for "Kirschner VectorTM - Pressfit Hip Prosthesis", 1993
  • Who's Who in California, 1982-1994
  • Patent for "Easy-In Hip Fixation Device", Pending
  • Sterling Who's Who, 1995
  • West's Who's Who in Health and Medical Services, 1990
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  • Sliding Screw Fixation of 100 Intratrochanteric Hip Fractures: Ambulation and Discharge Results, 2002
  • Mini-Incision Posterior Approach for Hip Arthroplasty, Dec 2001
  • Mini Palm Incision of Carpal Tunnel Release, June 1995
  • A Minimum 10-Year Follow-up Study of Grit-Blasted Titanium Femoral Hip Replacements, 2003
  • Mini-Incision Hip Replacement: Is there a real benefit?, 2003
  • Program on Total Hip Replacement, 1995

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    What is Dr. Don Lester, MD's office address?

    Dr. Lester's office is located at 6085 N 1st St Ste 101, Fresno, CA 93710. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. Don Lester, MD speak?

    Dr. Don Lester, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

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    Locations

    Practice

    D Kevin Lester MD6085 N 1st St Ste 101 Fresno, CA 93710
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    Clovis Community Medical Center

    2755 Herndon Ave
    Clovis, CA 93611
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Adventist Health Hanford

    115 Mall Dr
    Hanford, CA 93230
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    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

    75%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    9% higher than the national average

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    Madera Community Hospital

    1250 E Almond Ave
    Madera, CA 93637

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    10% higher than the national average

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