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Jefferson County Health Center clinic

Jefferson County Health Center

Orthopedic • Fairfield, IA

3.9/5(136 reviews)

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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information

About

Jefferson County Health Center's Orthopedic Care in Fairfield, Iowa provides comprehensive treatment for musculoskeletal conditions including joint pain, fractures, arthritis, and sports injuries. Services range from non-surgical options like ultrasound-guided injections and diagnostic imaging to surgical interventions including joint replacement and anterior hip replacement, with personalized care from an orthopedic specialist.

Services Offered

  • Orthopedic Care

Team

  • Dr. AJ Friessen, Orthopedic Surgeon (specializes in orthopedic procedures) - Orthopedic provider / Orthopedic Specialist

Insurance & Payment

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • USCompanies.net (Orthopaedic Specialty Group): 1/5 stars (5 reviews total)
  • Vitals (Dr. Lauren Fabian): 4.1/5 stars (13 ratings, 4 written reviews)
  • WebMD (Dr. Dante Brittis): 4.5/5 stars (29 ratings, 3 reviews)
  • U.S. News & World Report (Dr. James J. FitzGibbons): 4/5 stars (51 reviews total)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Patrick Kwok): 3.1/5 stars (28 ratings, 11 written reviews)
  • WebMD (Dr. Lauren Fabian): 4.5/5 stars (10 ratings)

Patients praise

  • Knowledgeable and skilled surgeons
  • Effective surgical outcomes for some patients
  • Clear explanations of conditions and treatments by some physicians
  • Compassionate care reported by individual patient testimonials
  • Thoroughness of examinations noted by some patients

Common complaints

  • Long wait times in office
  • Reports of poor front desk customer service
  • Difficulty with administrative processes (requesting records, referrals)
  • Perceived lack of compassion or bedside manner in some providers
  • Concerns regarding communication and professionalism

"From my very first visit, he [Dr. Brittis] took the time to truly listen to my concerns and thoroughly evaluate my shoulder issue. What impressed me most was his integrity and patient-first approach."

- WebMD Patient Review for Dr. Dante Brittis

"They are overbooking patients. Evertime I go there with my mom, I have to wait over an hour for my visit. They are not working in patient best interest. The staff is very rude at front desk."

- USCompanies.net review of Orthopaedic Specialty Group

"The waiting time is amazing, the staffs are very friendly. Dr. Kwok is very knowledgeable, explain everything very clear that can be understood. Highly recommended him."

- Healthgrades patient review for Dr. Patrick Kwok

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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