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Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD

Accepting New Patients

(230 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Baylor College of Medicine (1998)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, foot injury, knee injury, and more.

2835 FRED TAYLOR DRIVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43202

(614) 293-3600

Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD is a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Office Locations

2835 FRED TAYLOR DRIVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43202

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Some issues Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD 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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“A subcutaneously implanted shock absorber, bolted to the lower femur and upper tibia, helped 86% of participants in a prospective trial achieve meaningful symptom relief lasting 2 years, reported...”—"New Option on Horizon for Younger People With Refractory Knee OA", MedPage Today, March 2023

“"We're looking at a shock absorber similar to what you'd see in a car," Dr. David Flanigan, a researcher from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, said.”—"Shock absorber for knee could help relive pain for those who suffer from osteoarthritis", CBS News, September 2022

“"When we looked at the results, patients who had a higher BMI - and we defined a higher BMI as greater than 25 - did not have an increased failure rate compared to those who had a low BMI," said...”—"Knee surgery study suggests doctors' old theory about patients' weight is wrong", KRON4, July 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH during 2012 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
doctor visit	92
injections	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH during 2013 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
doctor visit	83
injections	53

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH during 2014 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
doctor visit	92
injections	53

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH during 2015 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	47
doctor visit	96
injections	47

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
doctor visit	75
injections	35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	79
injections	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	45

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH were aspiration and injections.

aspiration	42
doctor visit	67
injections	42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	35
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	20

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1998)

Residency: Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 230 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in COLUMBUS, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Vericel Corporation	$257,749 MACI $195,643	MACI _ PEAK Study $44,753	CARTICEL $9,040	$8,312
Linvatec Corporation	$247,696 Knee Biologics $140,286	Linvatec Knee Preservation System $64,131	BioBrace 23mm $12,977	Allograft Tissue $9,161	Orthopedic Surgery $6,769	Other $14,372
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$164,403 NovoStitch $17,898	MICRORAPTOR REGENESORB $12,243	Healicoil $11,887	Coblation Wands $9,606	Fast-Fix 360 $6,276	Other $106,493
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$88,365 ABSOLUTE $3,840	MILAGRO $1,993	OMNISPAN $675	RIGIDLOOP $241	LATARJET EXPERIENCE $237	Other $81,379
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$80,260 Sports Med Knee $22,264	Coblation Wands $22,244	TRUNAV $11,380	Sports Med Shoulder $7,988	Q-FIX $5,343	Other $11,042
Other	$86,031 NovoStitch $16,615	CARTICEL $14,768	Sports Medicine $8,159	KNEES $6,865	RIGIDLOOP $5,084	Other $34,541

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$553,400
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$189,313
Honoraria	$61,218
Travel and Lodging	$55,844
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$31,000
Other	$33,728

Research Payments

Dr. David C. Flanigan, MD has received 139 research payments totaling $802,268.

Biography

Dr. David Flanigan is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist. Dr. Flanigan's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: knee injury, arthroscopic surgery, and foot injury. He graduated from the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University. He is professionally affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Flanigan welcomes new patients at his office inCOLUMBUS, OH as reported by Doctor.com.