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Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD

(Dr. Joan Helena Rose, MD)

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Specializes in: Hand Surgery
Eastern Virginia Medical School (1981)
Professional interests include: mole removal, Paget's disease, free flap reconstruction, and more.
233 Business Park Drive Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD is a hand surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA specializing in hand surgery. She graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD is affiliated with Sentara Health.

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Office Locations

Sentara Health

233 Business Park Drive Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-6400
(757) 499-3322
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Some issues Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD can help you with:

Joint Aspiration

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.

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.

In The News 

“"I don't think carpal tunnel syndrome is decreasing," said Dr. Joan Rose, a hand surgeon in Virginia Beach.”—"Remember when we all talked about ergonomics?", The Virginian-Pilot, February 2008

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

arm immobilization

In 2023, Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD had a list price for arm immobilization that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

immobilization
immobilization treatment

In 2023, Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD had a list price for immobilization, and immobilization treatment that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

splinting

By Affordability:

splinting

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD performed more splinting (splint application) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for splinting (splint application) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA during 2012 were injections, aspiration, immobilization and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 48
decompression surgery 14
doctor visit 325
immobilization 20
injections 117
minimally invasive procedures 14
nerve procedures 14
upper extremity surgery 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA during 2013 were injections, aspiration, immobilization and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 33
decompression surgery 16
doctor visit 248
immobilization 21
injections 88
minimally invasive procedures 16
nerve procedures 16
upper extremity surgery 16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD.

Gender
Male 68
Female 109
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 136
Black 30
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 94
From 75 to 84 53
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD in 2013

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 36
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA during 2014 were injections, aspiration, immobilization and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 66
decompression surgery 14
doctor visit 361
immobilization 22
injections 158
minimally invasive procedures 14
nerve procedures 14
upper extremity surgery 14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD.

Gender
Male 82
Female 159
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 175
Black 51
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 134
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 22
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD in 2014

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 31
Dementia 5
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA during 2015 were injections, aspiration, immobilization and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 61
decompression surgery 16
doctor visit 364
immobilization 38
injections 169
minimally invasive procedures 16
nerve procedures 16
upper extremity surgery 16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD.

Gender
Male 162
Female 292
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 322
Black 94
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 260
From 75 to 84 96
85 and over 60
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD in 2015

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 37
Dementia 8
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA during 2016 were injections, immobilization, aspiration and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 53
decompression surgery 13
doctor visit 437
immobilization 75
injections 147
minimally invasive procedures 13
nerve procedures 13
upper extremity surgery 13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD.

Gender
Male 83
Female 143
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 165
Black 42
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 131
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 18
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD in 2016

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA during 2017 were injections, immobilization and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 70
doctor visit 423
immobilization 84
injections 163

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD.

Gender
Male 79
Female 147
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 181
Black 27
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 128
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 17
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD in 2017

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 31
Dementia 5
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA during 2018 were injections, immobilization and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 66
doctor visit 458
immobilization 94
injections 164

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD.

Gender
Male 81
Female 141
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 173
Black 32
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 129
From 75 to 84 70
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA during 2019 were injections, immobilization and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 31
doctor visit 369
immobilization 92
injections 101

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD.

Gender
Male 79
Female 124
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 154
Black 30
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD in 2019

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 31
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA during 2020 were injections, immobilization and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 39
doctor visit 313
immobilization 64
injections 109

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD.

Gender
Male 63
Female 91
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 111
Black 21
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD in 2020

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA during 2021 were injections, immobilization and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 27
doctor visit 337
immobilization 70
injections 106

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD.

Gender
Male 78
Female 116
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 137
Black 26
Hispanic 0
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 99
From 75 to 84 76
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD in 2021

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 36
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA during 2022 were injections, immobilization and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 38
doctor visit 298
immobilization 42
injections 81

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD.

Gender
Male 52
Female 126
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 134
Black 22
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 68
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD in 2022

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA during 2023 were injections, immobilization and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 18
doctor visit 247
immobilization 21
injections 44

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 93
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 126
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 86
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD in 2023

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA were injections, immobilization, aspiration and nerve procedures.

aspiration 45
decompression surgery 14
doctor visit 348
immobilization 53
injections 120
minimally invasive procedures 14
nerve procedures 14
upper extremity surgery 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD.

Gender
Female 128
Male 74
Ethnicity
Black / African American 32
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 151
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 9
75 to 84 60
Less than 65 7
65 to 74 113

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Dementia 1
Cancer 12

Education & Training

Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1981. She completed residency at Institution Not Present. She is certified by the Certified - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (1981)

Residency: Institution Not Present (1987)

Board Certification: Certified - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand (2027)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joan H. Rose, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sentara Health

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. $111 XIAFLEX
$111
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $111

Biography

Dr. Joan Rose practices hand surgery in Virginia Beach, VA. She attended medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Her areas of expertise include arthroscopic surgery, minor surgery, and paget's disease. Dr. Rose is professionally affiliated with Sentara Health.

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