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Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD

(Donald Desanto II)
Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Northeast Ohio Medical University (2016)
Professional interests include: bunions, endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, fracture surgery, and more.
101 The City Drive S
Orange, CA 92868

Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD is an orthopedist in Orange, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD is affiliated with Providence and Providence Medical Institute.

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Office Locations

101 The City Drive S
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 456-7890
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Providence

18133 Ventura Boulevard Suite 302
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 264-3344
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8700 Beverly Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90048
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Some issues Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD can help you with:

Debridement (Removal of Unhealthy Tissue)

Debridement is a procedure that removes damaged skin to help the body heal a chronic wound, acute injury, or burn. Several layers of skin surrounding a chronic wound can include foreign debris, dead (necrotic) tissue, infected tissue, and calloused (hyperkeratotic) skin. If left untreated, these damaged skin layers can spread infection to other parts of the body and may aggravate the wound and delay its healing.

Debriding (removing) this damaged and diseased skin encourages the growth of healthy new tissue, impeding infection by triggering the body's natural cycle of tissue renewal. For this reason, debridement functions both as a wound treatment and as a preventative measure against more complex consequences of infected skin, such as sepsis and amputation. In some circumstances, debridement provides additional aesthetic benefits such as decreased scarring. Debridement also permits doctors to retrieve tissue samples for testing, such as to determine whether patients need antibiotic treatment.

Wounds that frequently require debridement include:

  • Nonhealing diabetic ulcers
  • Chronic wounds
  • Severe burns
  • Contaminated wounds

Debridement can be performed either surgically or nonsurgically; some methods are less invasive than others. Doctors select the appropriate debridement technique by considering the location, cause, and size of a patient's wound and may also weigh the patient's overall wellbeing, age, and risk of infection.

Surgical debridement is performed by cutting away dead, infected, and hyperkeratotic skin with a surgical scalpel. For deep wounds that tear away the skin and go into the muscle, skin from another region of a patient's body may be grafted onto the wound, which may then be periodically assessed and rebandaged until fully healed.

Non-surgical debridement is achieved with water or a dissolvent gel. Water softens the damaged skin and affected tissue, allowing doctors to remove it with wet-to-dry dressing. When wet tissue dries, it adheres to the dry dressing or bandage and comes off when the dressing is pulled away. In contrast, dissolvent gel deconstructs tissue, which can be cleaned off of the wound. Nonsurgical debridement is less invasive than surgical techniques; however, it can entail repeat treatments, slowing wound recovery.

While the prospect of stripping away skin may seem jarring, debridement can be critical to the treatment and healing of wounds which cannot not heal independently.

Hip Fracture Surgery

Hip fracture surgery is performed to treat a broken hip. Fractures occur more easily with aging because bones become thinner and weaker over time. As a result, older individuals are most susceptible to hip fractures, which often occur as the result of falls.

Hip fractures typically occur on the ball of the hip joint, called the femoral head. Types of hip ball fractures include:

  • Femoral neck fractures, which occur on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone). The femoral neck is located just beneath the hip ball.
  • Trochanteric hip fractures, which occur on a bony bump beneath the femoral neck.
  • Although hip socket (acetabulum) fractures are possible, they are less common.

Hip fractures are painful and may make it difficult to stand or walk. If left untreated, patients may be confined to bed rest, which can itself lead to further complications, including muscle weakening, pneumonia, and bedsores. Treatment for hip fractures aims to relieve pain and allow patients to return to their normal routines.

Non-surgical treatment of hip fractures, called closed reductionxf, requires no incisions. A closed reduction is typically performed for patients under five, those who cannot undergo surgery due to illness, and for fractures that are stable and may heal within days. Most often, surgery is recommended. Hip fracture surgery often entails one of the following procedures:

  • Hip replacement, which can be partial or total. In this procedure, a surgeon replaces the damaged hip with artificial components, or prostheses.
  • Open reduction, which is often performed with internal fixation (ORIF). To perform ORIF, a doctor will make an incision to expose the fracture and then move the bones back into proper position. Screws, pins, or plates - types of internal fixators - will be used to keep the bones in place.

Following surgery, patients may stay in the hospital for a few days or weeks. Additionally, patients may need crutches or a walker after their procedure, and their doctor may recommend limiting movement to avoid another hip injury. Physical therapy can help patients to avoid complications and return to normal activity.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2013, Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD treated as an orthopedist in Orange, CA during 2021 were fracture surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD for Medicare patients.

fracture surgery 11
lower extremity surgery 11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD.

Gender
Male 15
Female 27
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 31
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 13
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 36
Dementia 36
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD treated as an orthopedist in Orange, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 15
hospital care 14
inpatient care 14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD.

Gender
Male 31
Female 72
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 69
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 42
From 75 to 84 30
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 52
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 50
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 40
Dementia 30
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD treated as an orthopedist in Orange, CA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 104
fracture surgery 19
hospital care 95
implant removal 17
inpatient care 95
lower extremity surgery 19
musculoskeletal imaging 54
X-rays 54

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD.

Gender
Male 55
Female 116
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 116
Black 0
Hispanic 31
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 52
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 40
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 32
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 51
Dementia 24
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD treated as an orthopedist in Orange, CA were X-rays, hospital care, inpatient care and musculoskeletal imaging.

doctor visit 59
fracture surgery 15
hospital care 54
implant removal 17
inpatient care 54
lower extremity surgery 15
musculoskeletal imaging 54
X-rays 54

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD.

Gender
Male 33
Female 71
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 72
Hispanic 16
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 31
85 and over 17
Less than 65 5
65 to 74 36

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 27
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 42
Atrial Fibrillation 16
Dementia 30
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2016. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (2016)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Providence Medical Institute

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Aetna HMO, United Healthcare PPO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, CIGNA PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO and CoventryFirst Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE
Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Aetna PPO
MultiPlan PPO
Anthem Blue Cross PPO
Aetna HMO
United Healthcare PPO
Blue Shield of California
United Healthcare HMO
Anthem
Medicare Advantage
CIGNA PPO
Humana Medicare Advantage
Health Net PPO
Health Net HMO
CIGNA HMO
CoventryFirst Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 73 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Orange, CA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Donald J. Desanto II, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Globus Medical, Inc. $5,532 Ankle Fracture System
$4,447 		Clavicular Fracture Fixation
$605 		Mini Fragment System
$139 		EXTERNAL FIXATION
$90 		A/R Femoral Nail
$70 		Other
$181
Stryker Corporation $4,619 Gamma
$2,129 		HOFFMANN
$1,132 		NA
$624 		DART-FIRE
$200 		ALLOMATRIX
$174 		Other
$359
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $1,183 A.L.P.S.
$738 		ZNN
$250 		Affixus
$168 		Juggerknotless Soft Anchor
$28
ACUMED LLC $212 ACUMED
$212
Bone Support Inc. $176 CERAMENT G
$176
Other $72 Restrata Wound Matrix
$15
$57
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $6,758
Travel and Lodging $5,036

Biography

Dr. Donald Desanto is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. On average, patients gave Dr. Desanto a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include forearm fracture, frozen shoulder, and psoriatic arthritis. He is affiliated with Providence Medical Institute. Anthem, Blue California, and CIGNA Plans seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Desanto accepts. He graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University.

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