Dr. Alexander Friedman, DO is a sports medicine doctor in FEDERAL WAY, WA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Alexander Friedman, DO is affiliated with Virginia Mason and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)
Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.
Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.
After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.
The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Friedman, DO treated as a sports medicine doctor in FEDERAL WAY, WA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery, upper extremity surgery and decompression surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Friedman, DO for Medicare patients.
| decompression surgery | 12 |
|---|---|
| joint surgery | 12 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 12 |
| upper extremity surgery | 12 |
The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Friedman, DO treated as a sports medicine doctor in FEDERAL WAY, WA during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Friedman, DO for Medicare patients.
| joint surgery | 25 |
|---|---|
| reconstructive surgery | 25 |
| upper extremity surgery | 25 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Friedman, DO.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Friedman, DO treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Friedman, DO for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexander Friedman, DO treated as a sports medicine doctor in FEDERAL WAY, WA were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, upper extremity surgery and minimally invasive procedures.
| decompression surgery | 12 |
|---|---|
| joint surgery | 18 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 12 |
| reconstructive surgery | 25 |
| upper extremity surgery | 18 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Friedman, DO.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Friedman, DO treated were high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
He completed residency at Orthopedic Surgery, Community Memorial Health System, Ventura, CA. He has a state license in California.
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Community Memorial Health System, Ventura, CA
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexander Friedman, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$27,400
$27,400 |
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$5,000
$5,000 |
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$3,982
$3,982 |
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$1,200
$1,200 |
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$958
Mako $619 |
T2 $184 |
NA $154 |
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$1,553
Persona $205 |
Regeneten $147 |
Q-FIX Shoulder $134 |
Zynrelef $33 |
Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $15 |
Other $1,020 |
| $25,000 | |
| $9,121 | |
| $4,082 | |
| $1,890 |
Dr. Alex Friedman specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. In Dr. Friedman's practice, he is particularly interested in replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). He is professionally affiliated with Virginia Mason and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. He has an open panel in SEATTLE, WA according to Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
