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Dr. Paul Lafata, DPM

Dr. Paul Lafata, DPM

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery*

Dr. Paul Lafata, DPM is a podiatric foot & ankle surgery specialist in Reading, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Reading Hospital and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 5 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

25 Stevens Ave Reading, PA 19609
Telehealth available

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Dr. Lafata is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Lafata's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lafata

5.0

15 ratings, 10 with a written review
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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
No results
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M.L. – Aug 20, 2023
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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
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jul 28, 2023
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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
No results
3 people found this helpful
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L, B, R. – Jul 24, 2023
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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
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Julia Miniazev – Jul 12, 2023
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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
No results
3 people found this helpful
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June T. – Jul 12, 2023
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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
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
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Donna Digilio – Oct 05, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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franklin – Jul 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Apr 20, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Apr 01, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
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6 people found this helpful
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Mar 14, 2019
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About Me

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Dr. Paul Lafata, DPM is a podiatric foot & ankle surgery specialist in Reading, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Reading Hospital and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

  • Podiatry

  • Podiatric Surgery

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

Dr. Lafata is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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    Locations

    Practice

    West Lawn Podiatry Associates PC25 Stevens Ave Reading, PA 19609
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    Practice

    Penn State Health St. Joseph2500 Bernville Rd Reading, PA 19605
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    Office2603 Keiser Blvd Reading, PA 19610
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center

      2500 Bernville Rd
      Reading, PA 19605
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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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 that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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    • Reading Hospital

      420 S 5th Ave
      Reading, PA 19611
      Recipient of 26
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      View all awards

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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