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Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD

Accepting New Patients

(1299 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Penn State College of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: injuries, shoulder strain, knee hardware removal, and more.

810 Bestgate Road Suite 310
Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 554-6890

Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Health and MedStar Union Memorial Hospital.

Office Locations

2118 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 21093

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9501 Old Annapolis Road Dorsey Hall Medical Center, Suite 220
Ellicott City, MD 21042

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MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

810 Bestgate Road Suite 310
Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 554-6890

(443) 656-9321

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Some issues Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

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

“James Dreese, a physician for the University of Maryland athletic teams, said that if Griffin requires reconstructive surgery on his ACL, his rehabilitation would take six to nine months.”—"Redskins' Griffin may have partial knee tears | HeraldNet.com", Herald Net, January 2013

“James Dreese, a doctor for University of Maryland athletic teams, said an LCL tear requires a longer rehabilitation process than an ACL tear.”—"RGIII to have surgery for torn knee ligament | HeraldNet.com", Herald Net, January 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2012 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	67
injections	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2013 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
doctor visit	61
injections	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2014 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
doctor visit	95
injections	25

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD in 2014

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2015 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
doctor visit	139
injections	35

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
doctor visit	138
injections	44

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD in 2016

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
doctor visit	135
injections	38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD in 2017

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
doctor visit	165
injections	33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD in 2018

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
doctor visit	215
injections	33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	168
injections	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD in 2020

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	197
injections	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
doctor visit	211
injections	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD in 2022

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD were aspiration and injections.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	144
injections	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	74
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	6
85 and over	0
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	68

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at Hospital for Special Surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery (2002)

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

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Harbor Hospital

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Health

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

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. James Christiaan Dreese, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), OCI Direct (HMO), Medicare Direct, Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open EPO Plus, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open POS Plus, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, M.D. IPA (HMO), Erickson Advantage Plans, POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Choice POS II Open Access, Employee Health Plan, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

CareFirst EPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

OCI Direct (HMO)

Medicare Direct

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

IH-Open EPO Plus

Core Essential (HMO)

IH-Open POS Plus

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

M.D. IPA (HMO)

Erickson Advantage Plans

POS OA

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

Aetna Classic 5000PD

CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Private Health Care Systems (PPO)

Choice POS

Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account

IH-Indemnity

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans

IH-HMO

IH-Open Network Only Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO

Medicare FFS

Maryland Physicians Care MCO

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Advantra Platinum (PPO)

Aetna Better Health of Maryland

BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)

Choice POS II Open Access

Employee Health Plan

Navigate

Police and Fire Clinic

Network OA

Aetna Classic 3500

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1299 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Timonium, MD.

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Overall Rating: 3.0 2025-07-02

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Appointment with doctor went quickly, felt a little rushed. Would have liked to elaborate more on knee history before talking about X-rays. Had a couple more questions that got left out due to quick appt. Thinking PT will be able to go into more detail.

Overall Rating: 2.0 2024-03-09

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He seems competent enough, but came off as arrogant and rude. Didn't answer my questions thoroughly. Seemed to be in a rush. Didn't explain anything adequately or give any indication that he actually cared about me or my injury.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I have been waiting for an Orthopedic Facility and Dr like Dr. Dreese! I had a great first experience and I am looking forward to continuing to work with him through my current issues.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-22

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Wonderful experience and would definitely go back if needed.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-08

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very pleased with Dr Dreese being compassionate and caring

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-24

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My questions were answered.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-13

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Knowledgeable and patient.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-09-16

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*Dr. Dreese is wonderful!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-16

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Dr Dreese was excellent

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Everything was GREAT!

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$85,126 Quatro X $15,710	Expressbraid $11,798	Product Portfolio $9,376	Biowick $8,310	AC Joint Ziptight $4,419	Other $35,513
Cayenne Medical, Inc.	$57,000 Sports Medicine-AperFix Femoral Fixation $34,118	Quattro $16,496	Sports Medicine-Quatro X $6,386
Supreme Orthopedic Systems, LLC	$3,400 $3,400
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,763 $1,763
DJO, LLC	$286 $286
Other	$434 Fast-Fix 360 $142	NovoStitch $114	Sports Med Shoulder $46	COMMUNICATIONS $34	KNEES $27	Other $71

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$117,414
Travel and Lodging	$14,728
Royalty or License	$7,359
Food and Beverage	$4,972
Education	$2,537
Other	$1,000

Research Payments

Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD has received 27 research payments totaling $46,988.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. James Christiaan Dreese, MD.

Cayenne Medical, Inc.	2013	$2,459.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock options
Cayenne Medical, Inc.	2014	$2,459.00	Physician Covered Recipient	14Stock options
Cayenne Medical, Inc.	2015	$1,406.25	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock options

Biography

Dr. James Dreese practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. His clinical interests include PCL injury, wrist fracture, and sports health. He is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Dreese seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, Coventry, and more. He graduated from Penn State College of Medicine. Dr. Dreese's training includes a residency program at Hospital for Special Surgery. His professional affiliations include MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Timonium, MD.