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Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, General Practice and Family Medicine

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

1025 South 6th Street
Springfield, IL 62703

(447) 448-3042

Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD is an orthopedist in Springfield, IL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, general practice and family medicine. He graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD is affiliated with Springfield Clinic, Memorial Health System and Springfield Clinic 1st - 800 Building.

Office Locations

800 North 1st Street 1st Floor
Springfield, IL 62702-3719

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Springfield Clinic

1025 South 6th Street
Springfield, IL 62703

(447) 448-3042

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701 N. First Street
Fisher, IL 62781

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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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Volume:

injections

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD performed more injections, major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Volume:

nerve block

pain management

spinal procedures

In 2012, Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD performed more nerve block, pain management, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD treated as an orthopedist in Springfield, IL during 2012 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	435
doctor visit	967
immobilization	13
injections	691
nerve block	211
pain management	256
spinal procedures	256

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD treated as an orthopedist in Springfield, IL during 2013 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	459
blood draw	13
doctor visit	1022
immobilization	11
injections	761
nerve block	244
pain management	302
spinal procedures	302

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	683
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	119
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD treated as an orthopedist in Springfield, IL during 2014 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	343
doctor visit	749
injections	626
nerve block	220
pain management	283
spinal procedures	283

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	393

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	582
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	85
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD treated as an orthopedist in Springfield, IL during 2015 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	308
doctor visit	689
injections	586
nerve block	207
pain management	278
spinal procedures	278

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	432
Female	686

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1040
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	490
From 75 to 84	348
85 and over	120
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD treated as an orthopedist in Springfield, IL during 2016 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	361
doctor visit	918
injections	652
nerve block	219
pain management	291
spinal procedures	291

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	628
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	74
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD treated as an orthopedist in Springfield, IL during 2017 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	410
doctor visit	838
injections	634
nerve block	141
pain management	224
spinal procedures	224

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	595
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	75
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD treated as an orthopedist in Springfield, IL during 2018 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	352
doctor visit	759
injections	536
nerve block	113
pain management	184
spinal procedures	184

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	534
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	79
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD treated as an orthopedist in Springfield, IL during 2019 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	377
doctor visit	694
immobilization	11
injections	536
nerve block	123
pain management	159
spinal procedures	159

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	67
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD treated as an orthopedist in Springfield, IL during 2020 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	328
doctor visit	572
injections	455
nerve block	93
pain management	127
spinal procedures	127

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	437
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	53
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD treated as an orthopedist in Springfield, IL during 2021 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	314
doctor visit	629
injections	433
nerve block	92
pain management	119
spinal procedures	119

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	62
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD treated as an orthopedist in Springfield, IL during 2022 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	310
doctor visit	682
injections	403
nerve block	71
pain management	93
spinal procedures	93

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	49
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD treated as an orthopedist in Springfield, IL were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

aspiration	363
blood draw	13
doctor visit	774
immobilization	11
injections	573
nerve block	157
pain management	210
spinal procedures	210

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	531
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	165
85 and over	71
Less than 65	82
65 to 74	253

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Altoona Regional Health System. He is certified by the Sports Medicine Family Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Residency: Altoona Regional Health System

Board Certification: Sports Medicine Family Medicine

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Springfield Clinic

Memorial Health System

Springfield Clinic 1st - 800 Building

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gary Brett Western Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
BIOVENTUS LLC	$1,434 Ultrasound Bone Healing $1,334	GELSYN 3 $54	Joint Fluid Therapy $19	Supartz $17	Diagnostic Ultrasound $10
Horizon Pharma plc	$179 PENNSAID $179
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.	$132 Zilretta $132
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$102 EUFLEXXA $102
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$93 Quatro Link $93
Other	$213 Zilretta $81	ORTHOVISC $65	PENNSAID $24	MONOVISC $16	IOVERA SYSTEM $15	Other $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,145
Travel and Lodging	$1,006
Education	$2

Biography

Dr. G. Western is a specialist in general practice, family medicine, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Springfield, IL and Fisher, IL. His clinical interests include musculoskeletal problems. After completing medical school at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Dr. Western performed his residency at Altoona Regional Health System. He is affiliated with Springfield Clinic and Memorial Health System. He has an open panel in Springfield, IL according to Yext.

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