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Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD

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(214 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedic Trauma

East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine (2018)

Professional interests include: replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement)

611 Lindsay Street, 102 and 200 Suite 100
High Point, NC 27262

(336) 878-6520

Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD is an orthopedic traumatologist in High Point, NC specializing in orthopedic trauma. He graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine in 2018 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES.

Office Locations

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

611 Lindsay Street, 102 and 200 Suite 100
High Point, NC 27262

(336) 878-6520

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Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157

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Some issues Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD can help you with:

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in High Point, NC during 2023 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	48
injections	26

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2023 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in High Point, NC were aspiration and injections.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	48
injections	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2023 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	45
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	31

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD From 2023 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	23
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine in 2018. He completed residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine (2018)

Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (2023)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 214 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in High Point, NC.

4.3

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(214 Ratings)

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Alvin Grimes, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$4,423 REDAPT $1,772	Legion $780	K-15 PORK $478	RI Hip Navigation $411	REAL INTELLIGENCE $352	Other $629
Stryker Corporation	$858 Insignia $858
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$114 HEALIX KNOTLESS PEEK $97	MONOVISC $16

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,908
Food and Beverage	$1,485

Biography

Dr. Christopher Grimes' specialties are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Grimes attended East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center for residency. These areas are among his clinical interests: foot problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and ankle problems. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.