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Dr. Leonard Hubbard, MD

Dr. Leonard Hubbard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Leonard Hubbard, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Cranston, RI and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as South County Hospital and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

1150 Reservoir Ave Ste 301 Cranston, RI 02920

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Dr. Hubbard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hubbard

3.4
17 ratings, 11 with a written review
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I agree with the previous review
I also saw Dr Hubbard about 20 years ago. He repaired a dupytrens contracture in my R hand. For a person who heals slowly and tends to scar, I have no scars. I am considering seeing him again for a fracture in my fingers which is not healing well. If he still performs at the same caliber as before I would consider going back to him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 08, 2024
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Dr. Hubbard wasted my time, delayed my diagnosis, & has terrible bedside manner. I met with him for the first time on 10/6, where it was obvious my tendon was injured. He did nothing & scheduled a later appointment a week later 10/13. Here, he stated I needed an emergency ultrasound to confirm the tendon was sliced & that I needed surgery ASAP... but this wasn't apparent the week before? His staff made me an appointment at another location the same day. When I got there the facility they sent me to DID NOT OFFER the kind of ultrasound he ordered. Once I told them and had me go somewhere else & it was confirmed the tendon was sliced, he referred me to a completely different hand orthopedic on a Thursday at 4pm. What was the point of accepting me as a patient to hand me off 2 weeks later? Save your time and money and do not go here.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 27, 2021
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My husband had hand surgery last Fall. As of this post, he still experiences pain and some loss of function. His post op care except for the first post op visit has been choppy at best. Either he or I have had to call for pain med refills, for which we were advised that he would be able to pick them up that evening. They weren' t. Another call to get meds. The doctor, when he sees him, which is usually a push comes to shove. When he does see him, he takes an xray, spends a short time with him and off he goes. During this past week, the doctor was suppose to call after speaking with a different treating doctor and my husband just gets apologies and excuses from the office staff. If the doctor is too busy to work with his patients, then maybe he should retire.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Susan Kornmiller – May 21, 2021
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Saw dr hubbard on july 13 2020..severe pain and loss of function in RT arm...Dr. came in touched hand...asked his medical assistant to gather my testing done so far...did an xray...He came back to room told me to sit tight he wanted to speak to my neurologist...could not get my neurologist.....I left office with no answers as to why I could possibly be in pain and no follow up as he wanted to speak to other doctor...He promised to call me on the night of the 13th...two weeks later still have not heard from him supposedly him and my neurologist are playing telephone tag...Ihave been in pain and called his office practically every day.....Secretaries are unhelpful...I have an appointment with a different orthopedist on Wednesday the 29th...dont expect professionalism from this doc or staff....save yourself the trip and call a different doc
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
2 others found this helpful
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Lynn M. Farkas – Jul 28, 2020
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My experience with Dr. Hubbard was very positive. He not only repaired carpal tunnel in both hands, he also removed excessive tissue from Dupuytrens Contracture. I am very happy to report I love my hands again. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. And having physical therapy available right there was an added bonus.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Steve L in Glocester – Nov 17, 2019
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I’m really surprised by all these negative reviews. I was a patient of Dr Hubbard’s 20 years ago and I just became a patient again recently. Both times from an injury that did not need surgery. The first one was just 2 or 3 visits. The more current one has been PT for 2 months. Both times I’ve been impressed with Dr Hubbard and his staff. I’ve recommended Dr Hubbard to friends and family and will continue to do so because I feel that he is not just kind and helpful, he is also knowledgeable and professional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jessica – Oct 21, 2019
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I am surprised at some of the negative comments about Dr. Hubbard. I saw him over twenty years ago. I had a problem with my wrist. It was called dequervain tendinitis, I probably spelt the word wrong, anyway. he took care of it for me. I had outpatient surgery and my wrist has not bothered me since. He answered all of my questions and gave me the time I needed when I asked questions
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 21, 2019
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The dope of this so-called doctor had the nerve to hang up while I was speaking to him on the telephone and also included the same treatment to my husband. I have numerous negative responses, including this dope, with a diagnosis to repair my wrist, that a different doctor performed. What happened to do no harm? I am screaming out a warning to other perspective patients to run far away from him. In the event the doctor responds, totally ignore his disgusting and useless words. Sick soul.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
20 others found this helpful
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Cranston – Dec 19, 2018
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This guy is a joke he made my hand and elbow hurt so much more then did befor now im haveing a hard time doing simple tasks that i use to be abull to easly do befor i call there office and they think the patients are a joke the girls behind the counter talk about everyones private business and the docture thinks that after destroying my left arm that im just gona let him do surgery on my right then focuse on the one he messed up on after how dos that work im now seeing a new docture dont go here
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
23 others found this helpful
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Jon in East providence ri – Mar 15, 2017
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I love Dr. Hubbard and all his staff they are very polite, caring, and professional. I would recommend Him to all my friends and family. I have had 3 surgeries and each time he has taken very good care of me with the greatest of results I wouldn't hesitate to see him for all of my needs in his field. Best Dr I have had in all my adult life .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Lori H. in Cranston, RI – Oct 20, 2016
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When my test results came back to say I did NOT have carpal tunnel syndrome and could not be operated on, I left 3 voicemails asking how to proceed next. I have not heard from this doctor since. His reluctance to keep me as a patient once it was shown he could not operate on both my wrists was, of course, after spending over $2k on custom splints and other things. Huge regret. He was patronizing about all of my questions and also was far more interested in discussing old cameras he owned.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Sep 09, 2016
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care philosophy

Dr. Hubbard believes that you care is best served by combing his medical and surgical expertise with compassion and an understanding of your specific needs. To do that, he believes that first we have to listen, and then map out a game plan that you understand and agree is the best for you.

biography

Dr. Hubbard's accomplishments include:

Tufts University BS

University of Vermont MD

Orthopaedic Residency University of Rochester in Rochester NY

Hand Fellowship University of Rochester ...
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  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

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  • Fellowship In Suregry Of The Hand

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Rochester Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Residency In Orthopedic Surgery

    Residency Hospital
  • General Surgery Residency

    Internship Hospital
  • Served As Us Navy Medical Officer Marine Corps Base S.d Butler Okinawa Japan 1972-1975. Rank Lcdr

    1975
  • University Of Vermont Larner College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1971
  • Tufts University

    Undergraduate School, 1967
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office1150 Reservoir Ave Ste 301 Cranston, RI 02920
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • South County Hospital

    100 Kenyon Ave
    Wakefield, RI 02879
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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  • The Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave
    Providence, RI 02906
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    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

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Charlton Memorial Hospital

    363 Highland Ave
    Fall River, MA 02720
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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