Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Brainerd, MN specializing in sports medicine and family medicine. Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and Essentia Health.
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.
Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).
Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:
Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.
Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.
In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD performed more sacroiliac (SI) joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for spinal joint injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
In 2023, Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD performed more injections, and joint aspiration procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension and high cholesterol.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD.
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Brainerd, MN during 2021 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 103 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 196 |
| injections | 124 |
| pain management | 21 |
| spinal procedures | 21 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD.
| 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. Andrew Zhao, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Brainerd, MN during 2022 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 140 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 233 |
| injections | 177 |
| pain management | 37 |
| spinal procedures | 37 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD.
| 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. Andrew Zhao, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Brainerd, MN during 2023 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 191 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 243 |
| injections | 249 |
| pain management | 58 |
| spinal procedures | 58 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.
| 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. Andrew Zhao, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Brainerd, MN were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.
| aspiration | 144 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 224 |
| injections | 183 |
| pain management | 38 |
| spinal procedures | 38 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Black / African American | |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Hispanic | |
| Other |
| 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. Andrew Zhao, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.
| 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 Mayo Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine - Sports Medicine American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Residency: Mayo Clinic
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine - Sports Medicine American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Andrew Zhao, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Brainerd, MN.
Dr. Andrew Zhao practices family medicine and sports medicine. He trained at Mayo Clinic for his residency. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). In addition to English, Dr. Zhao speaks Cantonese. His professional affiliations include St. Joseph's Hospital and Essentia Health. According to Essentia Health, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Zhao's office in Pierz, MN.
