University Orthopedics
Orthopedics • Providence, RI • Since 1990
About
University Orthopedics in Providence, RI is a private regional orthopedic referral center focused on back and neck pain, joint and sports medicine, shoulder, hand, hip/knee, and foot/ankle injuries. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in East Providence, it operates 16 offices across Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts, offering orthopedic care with multiple contact numbers. Main Providence-area locations include East Providence HQ and clinics in North Providence and East Greenwich, among others. For Providence-specific services or appointment help, call their Providence-area numbers listed on the site.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
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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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye/Google: 4.9/5 (1,223 reviews (East Providence location))
- Birdeye/Google: 5.0/5 (297 reviews (Providence location))
- WebMD: N/A (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- High quality of medical care and expertise from providers
- Friendly, professional, and attentive clinical staff and therapists
- Successful outcomes for treatments, including fracture care and surgeries
- Clean and modern facilities
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and in the office
- Difficulties with the phone system and scheduling communications
- Reports of dismissive, impersonal, or rude staff and provider behavior
- Frustration with administrative processes, such as strict late policies or lack of follow-up
"Their phone system makes it extremely difficult to communicate with them about care and scheduling. Strongly considering going elsewhere."
— WebMD user review"Sarah B. was lovely- patient and attentive with our cranky 1 year old. Her exam was thorough and we were happy to have our daughter in her care."
— LocalityBiz user review"It's a money making mill. Unnecessary appointments. People are ok. But they don't care about the patient. They care about everyone's piece of the pie."
— Yelp user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- University Orthopedics names new president — Jul 10, 2026
- University Orthopedics taps new president - Becker’s Spine Review — Jul 9, 2026
- Keeping the Providence Bruins on the Ice: How University Orthopedics Experts Support the Team - University Orthopedics Blog — Oct 14, 2025
- University Orthopedics adds pain management physician - Becker’s Spine Review — Jun 3, 2026
- University Orthopedics debuts surgery optimization center - Becker’s Spine Review — May 8, 2026
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