Judah D Pifer

Dr. Pifer effectively ruined my life in a way that could've been easily preventable. I presented to him only 4 weeks after my fracture and he did NOTHING to realign it or place in the correct position. It had ALL signs to do reduction, which included hyperextension, rotation of at least 10 degrees, shortening and angulation. He sent me away with NO splint, no advice on what to do, and DIDNT EVEN ORDER A CT SCAN OR MRI!?? I USED to be a guitar player and singer songwriter was my #1 passion, since this injury a year ago, I haven't played the guitar because my finger is healed in a malunion, its angled upward severely and rotated. It constantly bothers me and has put me in a major depression. It baffles me someone making as much money as surgeons do can just let someone walk away with zero help. It would've been an easy fix for him, but now I have to live with it. Wrist pain, nerve discomfort, inability to grasp objects properly, can barely type anymore with the way it healed. I would go to Phoenix if I were you and or do not tell him you seen another doctor locally. Overall, I gave him 2 stars because hes a nice guy, I feel he meant WELL. I feel had good intentions but MAN he sincerely lacked guts. He should've had the balls to tell me "hey man, sorry, this is a challenging surgery, Im probably not the best for the job, and you should go elsewhere with someone who has a hand speciality expertise..." but NO he didn't... he told me to live with it, and here I am stuck like this.. Would've been a QUICK and easy fix for a surgeon with hand expertise. He's a FOOT DOCTOR! I dont even know why his blonde front desk staff member made the appointment and said "no its fine, the foot is the same as the hand." NO ITS NOT. Not by any stretch of the imagination you greedy jerks. Just breaks my heart. If I could post pics you would see how hyperextended it is, rotated and shortened... ALL of those factors by way of textbook care require FIXATION.

Was not knowledgeable about hand injuries or properly diagnosing deformity. Told me to use a conservative treatment and hand healed incorrectly.

Repaired my badly broken collarbone. Back to normal and active again.

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I have no clue WHY his office made the appointment for my nephew! He is NOT a hand specialist! They should have immediately said call another office. But I think most surgeons will gladly take your money and not refuse a patient coming to see them if they can! He gave him the advice to buddy tape his fingers and it healed with a malunion, maltrotation and hyper extension, causing him constant pain and discomfort in his wrist. He cant play his music anymore and he also can barely type on a keyboard and has trouble. Above all, this could've easily been fixed properly! I wish he had the moral conviction to say, hey, I'm not the best with hand surgery, you should probably see a hand specialist. I specialize in the foot and ankle. Atrocious office staff to even make the appointment.

Very impressed with Dr. Pifer

I am convinced that, by the grace of God, Dr. Pifer saved my life when sepsis traveled throughout my body, eventually landing in my right knee. He performed emergency surgery that was very successful, put me on antibiotics for life, and now 3 years later, I am indeed alive, walking, and thanks to his expertise, continuing to enjoy a fulfilling life.

Just underwent Achilles tendon repair on 9/9/2020 by Dr Pifer. I work as a therapist and treat many of Dr Pifer's patients. His work is exceptional to see and now from personal experience as a patient I am very impressed and happy with my care. Compassionate bedside manor with upfront answers. Office staff are competent and caring. So grateful that we have them in Prescott. Looking forward to continued healing. Just underwent Achilles tendon repair on 9/9/2020 by Dr Pifer. I work as a therapist and treat many of Dr Pifer's patients. His work is exceptional to see and now from personal experience as a patient I am very impressed and happy with my … More

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I’m patient and intolerant. Dr Pifer was very attentive, curious and an active listener. In the past ten months he replaced both knees. Oh. And I’m a chronic nit picker. In that he gave me little to work with. I’m in my 70’s, a competitive bicyclist and have demanding expectations (intolerant of ‘good enough’). He and I are a good match! I’m patient and intolerant. Dr Pifer was very attentive, curious and an active listener. In the past ten months he replaced both knees. Oh. And I’m a chronic nit picker. In that he gave me little to work with. I’m in my 70’s, a competitive … More

I had a very confusing issue with my feet with symptoms that didn't fit in one simple category. After getting nowhere with another Dr, I saw Dr. Pifer. Dr. Pifer listened to my difficult to diagnose problems and came up with steps to figure out what was wrong with my feet. It took four visits and several diagnostic tests to rule out what it could and could not be. Each visit he took the time to answer my questions and explain what could be happening. He narrowed down my diagnosis to a problem that could possibly need surgery, but gave me lots of ideas and ways to try and avoid surgery. His opinion was to put surgery as a last option and try other ways to treat my problem first. It was easy to get appointments and his staff is great. I never waited more than 5-10 minutes to see him.

Dr. Pifer is awful. Rude, arrogant and condescending. If you want a real insight into this guy, look at how he represents himself: He claims to be "board eligible" but not "board certified." This is like saying nothing, but it does says something about Dr. Pifer. Here is what a medical regulatory component has to say on the topic! "The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) monitors these distinctions and recently implemented a rule forbidding doctors to claim that they’re board eligible for their entire careers. Now, there’s a time limit to pass the certification test after finishing a residency. If someone continues to use the “eligible” term beyond that threshold, sanctions can be imposed." Ask Dr. Pifer when he completed his residency!!

Great Doctor! Rude office staff!! I won't go back. Not personable at all.

First visit was a Very pleasant experience with Dr Pifer but I have to agree with one reviewer the intake nurse wasn’t very friendly. Giving her benefit of the doubt in that she may have had a bad day. Will see when I go back this week.

My husband has been to him twice he is great.

Dr Judah Pifer is a wonderful surgeon. I broke my wrist last year and he was very kind and gentle in mannerism and how he spoke with me. I have nothing but high praises for him and his staff for the way I was treated and the fine job he did fixing my wrist. I have full range of motion back in my wrist and hand. I am very grateful I met him. Dr Judah Pifer is a wonderful surgeon. I broke my wrist last year and he was very kind and gentle in mannerism and how he spoke with me. I have nothing but high praises for him and his staff for the way I was treated and the fine job he did … More

I would definitely recommend Dr. Pifer! Went in for a toe that needed straighten! Thanks for a good experience from the office staff, dr and thru surgery! I would highly recommend him, knows his stuff! Happy patient ????

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On a scale of 1-10, Dr. Judah Pifer, is an 11! He replaced my right knee and right hip in a period of three months: knee surgery in January 2018 and hip surgery in April 2018—both with outstanding results. Dr. Pifer is a superb surgeon, his number one concern was me, the patient. He is totally professional and straightforward, providing meaningful information and answering questions and concerns in a thoughtful, personable manner. Likewise, his staff at Orthopaedic Specialists of Central Arizona were always courteous and cheerful, providing information in a timely fashion and offering additional assistance before one needed to ask for it. Finally, I found the staffs at the Yavapai Regional Medical Center and Prescott Outpatient Surgery Center to be professional, caring people. I’ve been seeing Dr. Pifer for over two years, dealing with knee and hip issues. I’ve always been an active person and the recent increased pain in my knee and hip significantly reduced my quality of life. As a teenager I had an athletic injury resulting in surgery on my right knee. The surgery was fully successful; however, after 50 years my knee was in need of additional help. And as I’ve aged, I’m in my late 60s, arthritis took its toll on my right hip, causing constant joint pain. I believe the synergistic effect of favoring my knee and advancing arthritis in my hip caused both to fail at nearly the same time. When I first saw Dr. Pifer for my right knee we began with conservative treatment using less invasive procedures: injections, followed by scoping; but, ultimately a total knee replacement was deemed necessary. About a year into my right knee treatment, my right hip began to cause significant pain. Dr. Pifer again used a conservative approach, a less invasive injection to ease the pain; however, it too provided only temporary relief and a total hip replacement was needed. The fact that both my knee and hip failed at the same time was actually good for me and my family because we were more prepared to deal with the second surgery and post-op rehabilitation. The surgeries are behind me, physical therapy is progressing well, and I look forward to a full recovery; once again enjoying an active lifestyle and quality of life. On a scale of 1-10, Dr. Judah Pifer, is an 11! He replaced my right knee and right hip in a period of three months: knee surgery in January 2018 and hip surgery in April 2018—both with outstanding results. … More

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Tried to get an appointment. Put in hold over 10 minutes. Called back and was told I would have to go to back of call line and wait that they were on phone with other patients but staff was listening and laughed. Very unprofessional !!! If they were on the phone they wouldn’t be able to listen to my conversation. Will talk to doctor about his staff.

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So glad he did both my knees. Excellent results! Thanks Doc.

Dr. Pifer is an outstanding Orthopedic Surgeon. I just had my left knee replaced. His skill and professional efficiency enabled me to return home the day after surgery. My recovery has been excellent. I have no hesitation in giving him the highest recommendation I have even given any medical professional. It is my pleasure to recommend Dr. Pifer. Dr. Pifer is an outstanding Orthopedic Surgeon. I just had my left knee replaced. His skill and professional efficiency enabled me to return home the day after surgery. My recovery has been excellent. I have no hesitation in giving him … More

Dr. Pifer did surgery on my foot/Achilles heel and later on my shoulder. He was very professional and the anesthesiologist said we need more surgeons of his caliber in our town. He took a fair amount of time with me and calmed my fears. He offered suggestions about services and how to be more comfortable at home. Seems to be a very good doctor.

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I saw Dr. Pifer, he ordered some testing, and determined my course of treatment. He was defensive when I questioned him after he completely forget what he told me at my first appointment. He turned to my husband and spoke to him instead of me. His office staff needs further training on referral procedures and were unprofessional and rude on the phone, telling me they are not obligated to follow through on referrals and were just doing it for me as a courtesy.

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Nice prior to surgery after,little to no info, spiels are legalese & no real answers. Treatment in office is totally different if my husband is with me. Nicer, & he shakes husbands hand, not mine, Addresses husband when I am the patient. I injured my surgical foot,called at 9:00 am for X-ray, which they have digitally in house. He sent me to ER since they were closing at NOON & he was too busy to look at the x-ray (30 sec) to see if foot is broken.Yells at staff members in office halls. A Jerk.

Couldn't even get in the door the staff was so rude and unprofessional

Dr. Pifer is a wonderful surgeon! He is straight and to the point and does what needs to be done. Great surgeons are hard to come by in Northern Arizona. He knows what he's doing and there's nothing more comfortable than that!

Tells u how it is no BS Did a great job on my Jones operation even he and I signed the leg he was operating on!!! Keep up the Great work Dr Pifer and Staff !!!

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