Dr. Joseph Difranco, DPM

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Podiatry

Dr. Joseph Difranco, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Erie, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Corry Memorial Hospital and Millcreek Community Hospital. His office accepts new patients.

Dr. Joseph Difranco, DPM

DiFranco Family Foot Care

3939 W Ridge Rd Ste C1 Erie, PA 16506

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Dr. Difranco's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Foot Infection
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Dr. Difranco treats Foot Infection more than 85% of his peers

Dr. Difranco treats this condition more than 85% of his peers

Stress Fracture of Foot
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Dr. Difranco treats Stress Fracture of Foot more than 73% of his peers

Dr. Difranco treats this condition more than 73% of his peers

Bunion Surgery
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Dr. Difranco performs Bunion Surgery more than 72% of his peers

Dr. Difranco performs this procedure more than 72% of his peers

Dr. Difranco's conditions and procedures:

  • Foot Infection
  • Stress Fracture of Foot
  • Bunion Surgery
  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • Ankle Impingement
  • Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
  • Ankle Sprains and Strains
  • Bunion
  • Bunionette
  • Foot Fracture
  • Foot Sprain
  • Fungal Nail Infection
  • Hammer Toe
  • Heel Spur
  • Nail and Nail Bed Infection
  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle
  • Osteoarthritis of Foot
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Plantar Wart
  • Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
  • Rupture of Achilles Tendon
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Diabetic Foot Care
  • Diabetic Foot Exam
  • Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
  • Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
  • Geriatric Foot Care
  • Hammer Toe Repair
  • Ingrown Toenail Surgery
  • Nail Avulsion and Excision

Dr. Difranco's Reviews

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Excellent podiatrist!! Cares about his patients. Very knowledgeable. Takes time to explain. Have never had to wait in the waiting room or exam room for more than 5 minutes before being seen. Excellent staff as well! Highly recommend!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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The best podiatrist I’ve seen.
Dr. Difranco is professional, knowledgeable and skillful. He takes time to listen and responds with concrete help. I highly recommend him.
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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Karen – Mar 16, 2023
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My first visit with Dr DiFranco and staff was very pleasant. The staff presented themselves with friendliness and professionalism Everyone of them. Dr DiFranco was fantastic! He explained every aspect of the procedure and after care thoroughly. The atmosphere in the office was upbeat and caring. I felt valued….and receiving the best care was important to them. To say I enjoyed my visit to a podiatrist sounds strange, but I did. Dr DeFranco is excellent and his bedside manner is above any other.
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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Maggie – Mar 16, 2023
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He has a foot up
Professional, personal, on time, great care and instruction, as well as follow up. He has a foot up on the rest. ??
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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Bill – Mar 10, 2023
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wonderful
Immediate relief
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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Feb 15, 2023
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Amazing doctor and wonderful bedside manner
My daughter is away from home at college and has been having issues with infected and ingrown toe nails from many years of ballet and a recent incident at the nail salon... I did some research and found Dr. Difranco's office and he was able to quickly fit her into his schedule. He performed a procedure in the office the same day and did an outstanding job. She didn't have any pain afterwards and the toe is almost healed a day later. I couldn't be any happier with the care and the skill level of this office and staff .
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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Denise Pfingstler-Johnson – Jan 28, 2023
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Wonderful Dr and Office!
I have seen Dr DiFranco for 3 different issues I've had over last 15 years. He has clearly explained everything and I so trust him as he is a wonderful Dr. I was recommended by a fellow employee and was so glad I went, the first time to see him. I would highly recommend him for a great experience. His office staff is also amazing!
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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Carol – Dec 15, 2022
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Excellent Choice for Your Podiatrist
Dr. DiFranco is a highly skilled professional. He is very good at what he does. He is patient with people and he explains everything clearly. He makes sure that you understand a procedure and all your options in that process before taking you through it. Today is the day after he did a procedure on my foot. It feels better today (even with the fresh surgical healing process going on) than it did before he did the work. I already have a huge amount of relief. He and his staff are very kind, personable and insightful. I am so glad that I went to this office for help. I highly recommend DiFranco Family Foot Care.
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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Highly Skilled Caring Professional
I was really nervous to seek medical treatment for my foot for the first time. However, Dr. DiFranco and his friendly staff immediately put me at ease. He patiently answered my questions, providing clear responses, including an explanation of parts of the foot and how it functions. In addition to office visits, he performed surgery on my foot to correct hammer toes and bunions. He even apologized when I said ouch when removing stitches from my foot! I'm still recovering but am optimistic that my foot problems have been corrected with his expert care. I have every confidence in his medical expertise and skills. He has a very pleasant bed-side manner, always professional but still personable. He and his staff are consistently prompt and on time for your office appointment. I highly recommend him.
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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A highly satisfied Client – Dec 01, 2022
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Excellent professional care!
Every person in that office is caring, courteous, and professional.
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
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Susan Moczulski – Oct 24, 2022
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Excellent doctor!
He was genuinely interested in helping me with my problems with my feet. I can’t say enough about how nice it was to have this doctor and his whole staff is also excellent!!!
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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Oct 21, 2022
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Outstanding Doctor.
Healed problems I have been having with my feet for many years. He also helped a relative by making her feet pain free for the first time in her LIFE.
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
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Gerald V – Oct 21, 2022
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My experience could not have been better. I got an appointment the day I called the office. I felt much better by the time my appointment ended.
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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A Personal Podiatrist
As soon as I walked through the doors of Dr. Difranco's office as a first-time patient, I felt comfortable. I was greeted by the receptionist and treated with respect by every staff member with whom I interacted. When Dr. Difranco entered the exam room, he put me at ease immediately. He reviewed my problems and offered several treatment options as warranted by the diagnostic studies he ordered. When I came back for my follow-up appointment, he thoroughly reviewed the test results and initiated treatment. The office environment is patient-friendly and meticulously clean. Dr. Difranco cares about his patients and has a pleasant personality. Although his specialty is podiatry, he is concerned with more than just feet. He listens. His focus is on the patient in the exam room. He is NOT tied to a computer which means he interacts directly with the person being examined. He's a physician who does more than just type and stare at the computer monitor.
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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Dr. DiFranco is very professional and caring. I would, and have, recommended him to others.
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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Truly listens and troubleshoots
If you want a doctor who comes in looks at you, announces an approach to your issue, and walks out, don’t come here! Dr DiFranco listens to you, examines your foot, then discusses options and approaches to help you take, well, the next step. He cares about your concerns and troubleshoots problems to find a better solution if the first approach doesn’t solve the issue. He is aware of the effect of vitamin deficiencies on nerve function in some patients, and his simple approach to that made a huge improvement in my case. The staff is friendly, professional, knowledgeable and respectful. And I am confident based on progress so far. I feel very fortunate that I found Dr DiFranco.
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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Dr. Defranco-excellent job of identifying problem.
He is compassionate and caring to provide remedy for the problem. He has a happy and positive attitude.
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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Dr Difranco takes the time with you and listens if you have any questions along with staff who are also very friendly. The waiting time is also great which is hard to find.
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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Dolores u Fox – Sep 14, 2022
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Patient for 10 years
I have 2 ankle surgergies, and the right I have no issues 10 years later. This last year my left leg, same issues, also had a torn ligameent. Also does shots for plantar facitis. Explains everything. Talented surgeon.
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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Theresa Gebhardt – Aug 18, 2022
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Excellent, thorough care
Dr. DiFranco is a caring, competent physician with an equally friendly and helpful office staff (which is extremely hard to find these days). Highly recommend.
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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Dr. DiFranco is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. He relocated to Erie to join the Erie Physicians Network as a podiatric surgeon in July of 2006. He has practiced...Read more

Specialties

  • Podiatry
  • Wound & Burn Care

Board Certifications

American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery®

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Foot Surgery

Louis Stokes Cleveland Veteran Affairs Med Ctr

Fellowship Hospital

Louis Stokes Cleveland Veteran Affairs Med Ctr

Residency Hospital

Medical School - Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine

Medical School

Medical School - Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine|Ohio College Of Podiatric Medicine Doctor Of Podiatric Medicine

Medical School

Ohio College Of Podiatric Medicine Doctor Of Podiatric Medicine

Medical School

Case Western Reserve U

Undergraduate School

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    DiFranco Family Foot Care

    Difranco Family Foot Care LLC3939 W Ridge Rd Ste C1 Erie, PA 16506
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    Corry Memorial Hospital

    Corry, PA

    56% Patients that would definitely recommend, 14% lower than the national average

    Millcreek Community Hospital

    Erie, PA

    53% Patients that would definitely recommend, 17% lower than the national average

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