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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Sullivan, MPH, MD.
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Dr. Christopher Sullivan, MPH, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Orland Park, IL specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Sullivan, MPH, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine.
The University of Chicago Medicine
The University of Chicago Medicine
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.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Sullivan, MPH, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Sullivan, MPH, MD.
| 75 to 84 | |
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| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
Dr. Christopher Sullivan, MPH, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine
Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Christopher Sullivan, MPH, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Christopher Sullivan, MPH, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Aetna POS, Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Christopher Sullivan, MPH, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Christopher Sullivan, MPH, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 411 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher Sullivan, MPH, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Orland Park, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Sullivan, MPH, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Effient $12 |
Benicar $11 |
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XARELTO $18 |
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BRILINTA $16 |
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Dr. Christopher Sullivan's specialty is pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Sullivan include scoliosis, deformity correction, and replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). Dr. Sullivan's average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Sullivan honors. Dr. Sullivan graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Sullivan trained at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University. He is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine.