University Orthopedics
Orthopedic Surgery • Newport, RI • Since 1990
About
University Orthopedics is a private regional orthopedic practice (founded 1990) with 16 offices across Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts, including Newport/Newport area. They specialize in back and neck pain, joint and sports medicine, shoulder, hand, hip/knee, and foot/ankle injuries. HQ is East Providence, RI. Contact numbers include 401-443-4231 and 401-457-1500. Notable presence: multiple Rhode Island locations (e.g., East Providence HQ, North Providence, East Greenwich) and a Rhode Island–focused regional referral network. If you’re specifically seeking care in Newport, they may direct to the closest Rhode Island office location or schedule with the Newport-area affiliate.
Clinic Type
Orthopedic Surgery
Address
1 Kettle Point Ave, East Providence, Rhode Island 02914, US
Phone
14014571500
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye, rater8: 4.8 to 5.0 out of 5 stars (varying by location/specialty) (Thousands of ratings across various platforms and specialties)
Patients praise
- Professional and friendly staff demeanor
- High-quality clinical expertise and thorough explanations from providers
- Effective physical therapy and personalized patient care
- Comfortable and clean office environment
Common complaints
- Difficulty communicating via phone and scheduling appointments
- Long wait times for appointments and responses
- Concerns regarding perceived lack of patient focus or administrative rigidity (e.g., strict late policies)
"Patients commend the staff’s professionalism and friendly demeanor, emphasizing attentive listening and personalized assistance."
— Wheree (University Orthopedics - Newport County)"Their phone system makes it extremely difficult to communicate with them about care and scheduling. Strongly considering going elsewhere."
— WebMD (University Orthopedics Inc)"It's a money making mill. Unnecessary appointments. People are ok. But they don't care about the patient."
— Yelp (University Orthopedics)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- University Orthopedics Celebrates Longstanding Partnership with Newport Gulls at Ceremonial First Pitch - University Orthopedics Blog — Jun 19, 2026
- University Orthopedics names new president — Jul 10, 2026
- University Orthopedics taps new president - Becker’s Spine Review — Jul 9, 2026
- University Orthopedics First in Region to Offer VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution for Total Knee Replacement Precision - University Orthopedics Blog — Dec 9, 2025
- University Orthopedics debuts surgery optimization center - Becker’s Spine Review — May 8, 2026
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