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Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1994)
Professional interests include: general orthopedics, Achilles tendonitis, ankle sprain, and more.
1030 Refugee Road Suite 180
Pickerington, OH 43147

Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS is a sports medicine doctor in Pickerington, OH specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS is affiliated with Mount Carmel Health System, Ohio Health, OrthoNeuro and BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE LTD.

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Office Locations

Ohio Health

1030 Refugee Road Suite 180
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 890-6555
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5040 Forest Drive Suite 300
New Albany, OH 43054
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70 S. Cleveland Avenue
Westerville, OH 43081
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Some issues Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

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:

  • Ice and rest
  • Exercise and physical therapy
  • Over-the-counter pain medications
  • Corticosteroid injections
  • Surgery

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS treated as a sports medicine doctor in Pickerington, OH during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 103
doctor visit 163
injections 103
musculoskeletal imaging 43
X-rays 43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS treated as a sports medicine doctor in Pickerington, OH during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 98
doctor visit 163
injections 98
musculoskeletal imaging 37
X-rays 37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 49
Female 62
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 96
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS in 2013

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS treated as a sports medicine doctor in Pickerington, OH during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 66
doctor visit 155
injections 66
musculoskeletal imaging 30
X-rays 30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 50
Female 63
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 96
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS in 2014

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS treated as a sports medicine doctor in Pickerington, OH during 2015 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 63
doctor visit 171
injections 63
musculoskeletal imaging 29
rehabilitation 148
X-rays 29

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 98
Female 130
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 196
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 112
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS in 2015

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS treated as a sports medicine doctor in Pickerington, OH during 2016 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 80
doctor visit 193
injections 80
musculoskeletal imaging 57
rehabilitation 90
X-rays 57

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 61
Female 85
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 122
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 79
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS in 2016

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 27
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS treated as a sports medicine doctor in Pickerington, OH during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 133
doctor visit 267
injections 133
joint surgery 11
musculoskeletal imaging 70
reconstructive surgery 11
upper extremity surgery 11
X-rays 70

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 64
Female 116
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 151
Black 17
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 100
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS in 2017

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 27
Dementia 7
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS treated as a sports medicine doctor in Pickerington, OH during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 131
doctor visit 298
injections 131
musculoskeletal imaging 80
X-rays 80

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 85
Female 122
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 178
Black 17
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 118
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 11
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS in 2018

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 32
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS treated as a sports medicine doctor in Pickerington, OH during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 124
doctor visit 285
injections 124
musculoskeletal imaging 70
X-rays 70

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 66
Female 126
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 155
Black 24
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 130
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS in 2019

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS treated as a sports medicine doctor in Pickerington, OH during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 106
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 11
doctor visit 266
injections 106
joint surgery 23
minimally invasive procedures 11
musculoskeletal imaging 50
reconstructive surgery 12
upper extremity surgery 23
X-rays 50

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 80
Female 120
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 177
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 134
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS in 2020

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS treated as a sports medicine doctor in Pickerington, OH during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 115
doctor visit 314
injections 115
joint surgery 12
musculoskeletal imaging 24
reconstructive surgery 12
upper extremity surgery 12
X-rays 24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 100
Female 121
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 192
Black 16
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 114
From 75 to 84 76
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS in 2021

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 27
Dementia 5
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS treated as a sports medicine doctor in Pickerington, OH during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 143
doctor visit 318
injections 143
joint surgery 16
musculoskeletal imaging 29
reconstructive surgery 16
upper extremity surgery 16
X-rays 29

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 83
Female 110
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 175
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 118
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS in 2022

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS treated as a sports medicine doctor in Pickerington, OH were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

aspiration 105
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 11
doctor visit 235
injections 105
joint surgery 15
minimally invasive procedures 11
musculoskeletal imaging 47
reconstructive surgery 12
rehabilitation 119
upper extremity surgery 15
X-rays 47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 66
Female 95
Ethnicity
Black / African American 6
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 139
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 25
85 and over 1
Less than 65 17
65 to 74 92

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 4
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 24
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Dementia 1
Cancer 5

Education & Training

Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1994)

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals (1999)

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board (2002)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Carmel Health System
Ohio Health
OrthoNeuro
BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE LTD

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 487 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS from all over the web to help you find the right in Pickerington, OH. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bruce Rodney Comisar JR., MD, FAAOS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
CDC Medical LLC $11,306 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE ARTHROPLASTY
$600
$10,706
Smith & Nephew, Inc. $2,149 Regeneten
$1,918 		Coblation Wands
$104 		Healicoil
$44 		MULTIFIX S
$35 		Fast-Fix 360
$28 		Other
$21
Stryker Corporation $647 ICONIX
$138 		INSPACE
$118 		CINCHLOCK
$108 		AEQUALIS PERFORM+
$87 		Mako
$77 		Other
$118
Smith+Nephew, Inc. $363 Regeneten
$144 		Twinfix
$134 		HEALICOIL PK Shoulder
$31 		Firstpass
$28 		Healicoil
$26
Arthrex, Inc. $293 ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS ANATOMIC TOTAL SHOULDER ECLIPSE
$47 		SHOULDER IMPLANTS FIBERTAK KNOTLESS
$27
$219
Other $1,273 ARISTA AH FLEXITIP
$396 		Sports Surgical
$125 		Exparel
$121 		Phantom Lapidus Nail
$119 		AEQUALIS
$109 		Other
$402
Types of Payments
Education $11,200
Food and Beverage $2,959
Travel and Lodging $1,871

Biography

Dr. Bruce Comisar's specialties are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He practices in Westerville, OH, New Albany, OH, and Pickerington, OH. On average, patients gave Dr. Comisar a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Comisar include frozen shoulder, surgical repair, and carpal tunnel surgery. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Grant Medical Center, Mount Carmel Health System, and OrthoNeuro. Dr. Comisar is not accepting new patients at this time according to Mount Carmel Health System. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University, Dr. Comisar attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine for medical school.

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