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Dr. Helen Wong, MD

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1992)

Professional interests include: knee replacement, hip replacement, osteoporosis, and more.

293 W North Street
Geneva, NY 14456

(315) 789-0993

Dr. Helen Wong, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Geneva, NY specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. She graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1992 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Helen Wong, MD is affiliated with UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health and FLH MEDICAL PC.

Office Locations

Address:

293 W North Street
Geneva, NY 14456

Address:

789 Pre - Emption Road
Town of Geneva, NY 14456

Some issues Dr. Helen Wong, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

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.

aspiration	84
doctor visit	680
hip imaging	117
injections	84
musculoskeletal imaging	336
pelvic imaging	33
spinal procedures	32
X-rays	401

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	55
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

aspiration	89
doctor visit	905
hip imaging	124
injections	89
joint surgery	10
lower extremity surgery	10
musculoskeletal imaging	403
pelvic imaging	33
reconstructive surgery	10
spinal procedures	59
X-rays	495

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	71
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

aspiration	99
doctor visit	857
hip imaging	100
injections	99
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	272
pelvic imaging	35
reconstructive surgery	11
spinal procedures	40
X-rays	347

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	534

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	706
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	140
Less than 65	180

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

aspiration	147
doctor visit	904
injections	147
musculoskeletal imaging	235
pelvic imaging	15
spinal procedures	32
X-rays	282

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	60
Less than 65	97

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

aspiration	44
doctor visit	418
injections	44
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	206
reconstructive surgery	12
spinal procedures	39
X-rays	244

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	55
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

aspiration	26
doctor visit	387
injections	26
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	23
musculoskeletal imaging	215
reconstructive surgery	23
spinal procedures	37
X-rays	251

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	57
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

aspiration	35
doctor visit	424
injections	35
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	240
pelvic imaging	10
reconstructive surgery	13
spinal procedures	49
X-rays	299

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	58
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

aspiration	27
doctor visit	368
injections	27
musculoskeletal imaging	211
pelvic imaging	10
spinal procedures	45
X-rays	266

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	59
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

aspiration	53
doctor visit	732
injections	53
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	400
reconstructive surgery	12
spinal procedures	83
X-rays	482

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Helen Wong, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Helen Wong, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Geneva, NY were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

aspiration	67
doctor visit	630
hip imaging	114
injections	67
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	284
pelvic imaging	22
reconstructive surgery	14
spinal procedures	47
X-rays	346

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Wong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	304
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	90
85 and over	55
Less than 65	71
65 to 74	114

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Wong, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	7
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Helen Wong, MD graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1992. She has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1992)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Helen Wong, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health

FLH MEDICAL PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Helen Wong, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Helen Wong, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Geneva, NY.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2017-06-13

Made several appoints with Dr. Wong, I saw her on the first appointment for 20 seconds after the PA did my review/exam. Never saw her after that. Absolutely terrible. Dr. Wong could not even be bothered to review the results of a MRI with me. No level of professionalism at all when you can't even be bothered to see a patient.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$340 Prolia $298	Repatha $42
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$158 Osteoarthritis of the knee $99	SYNVISC-ONE $59
Lilly USA, LLC	$110 FORTEO $110
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$69 $69
DJO, LLC	$50 PROCARE Bracing & Supports $32	Canes and Crutches $18
Other	$352 Exparel $50	Variax $48	VOLTAREN Gel $35	EUFLEXXA $22	WOUND THERAPEUTICS $21	Other $175

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,079

Biography

Dr. Helen Wong specializes in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. She has indicated that her clinical interests include hip replacement, knee replacement, and osteoporosis. Dr. Wong is professionally affiliated with UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health. She graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

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