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Dr. John F. Irving, MD

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(8 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Tulane University School of Medicine (1982)

Professional interests include: knee replacement, hip replacement

30 Commerce Park Suite 3b
Milford, CT 06460

(203) 865-6784

Dr. John F. Irving, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Milford, CT specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. John F. Irving, MD is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health and CONNECTICUT ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS PC.

Office Locations

Yale New Haven Health

30 Commerce Park Suite 3b
Milford, CT 06460

(203) 865-6788

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9 Washington Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518

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Some issues Dr. John F. Irving, 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.

In The News

“Dr. Sally Shaywitz, a Yale University neuroscientist and pediatrics professor, countsCosgrove among a large group of prominent writers, lawyers, business moguls and surgeons who are dyslexic...”—"From C's and D's to Clinic's helm, Delos 'Toby' Cosgrove, surgeon, inventor, go-to guy (and dyslexic), finds the job opportunity he's been looking for", Cleveland.com , June 2014

“The eight doctors accompanying Swirsky, who specializes in cardiology, include Dr. Kevin Twohig, Dr. John Irving and Dr. Jim Morgan, professors at the medical school specializing in internal...”—"Yale doctors aid Katrina victims", Yale News, September 2005

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John F. Irving, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

By Affordability:

land-based therapeutic exercise

therapeutic activities

therapeutic exercise

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. John F. Irving, MD performed more knee X-ray, spine imaging, spine MRI, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for land-based therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, and therapeutic exercise that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

total hip replacement

total knee replacement

By Affordability:

rehabilitation

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. John F. Irving, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, total hip replacement, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for rehabilitation 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. John F. Irving, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Milford, CT during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John F. Irving, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	199
doctor visit	451
hip imaging	204
injections	199
joint surgery	118
lower extremity surgery	118
musculoskeletal imaging	501
pelvic imaging	137
reconstructive surgery	118
revision surgery	11
X-rays	638

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John F. Irving, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Milford, CT during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John F. Irving, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	119
doctor visit	489
hip imaging	193
injections	119
joint surgery	118
lower extremity surgery	118
musculoskeletal imaging	440
pelvic imaging	149
reconstructive surgery	118
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	606

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	43
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John F. Irving, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Milford, CT during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John F. Irving, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	139
doctor visit	522
hip imaging	218
injections	139
joint surgery	123
lower extremity surgery	123
musculoskeletal imaging	500
pelvic imaging	201
reconstructive surgery	123
X-rays	701

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	44
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John F. Irving, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Milford, CT during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, rehabilitation and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John F. Irving, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	126
diagnostic evaluation	53
doctor visit	504
hip imaging	461
injections	126
joint surgery	124
lower extremity surgery	124
manual therapy	189
musculoskeletal imaging	1208
pelvic imaging	356
reconstructive surgery	124
rehabilitation	1176
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	1581

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD.

**Gender**
Male	558
Female	938

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1386
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	732
From 75 to 84	532
85 and over	162
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John F. Irving, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Milford, CT during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John F. Irving, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	160
doctor visit	608
injections	160
joint surgery	130
lower extremity surgery	130
musculoskeletal imaging	859
pelvic imaging	73
reconstructive surgery	130
rehabilitation	31
spinal procedures	43
X-rays	975

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	694
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	103
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John F. Irving, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Milford, CT during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John F. Irving, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	114
doctor visit	586
injections	114
joint surgery	138
lower extremity surgery	138
musculoskeletal imaging	806
pelvic imaging	65
reconstructive surgery	138
spinal procedures	65
X-rays	936

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	634
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	62
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John F. Irving, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Milford, CT during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John F. Irving, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	67
doctor visit	428
injections	67
joint surgery	102
lower extremity surgery	102
musculoskeletal imaging	669
pelvic imaging	48
reconstructive surgery	102
spinal procedures	54
X-rays	771

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	568
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	76
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John F. Irving, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Milford, CT during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John F. Irving, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	114
doctor visit	459
injections	114
joint surgery	100
lower extremity surgery	100
musculoskeletal imaging	590
pelvic imaging	45
reconstructive surgery	100
spinal procedures	39
X-rays	674

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	62
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John F. Irving, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Milford, CT during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John F. Irving, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	117
doctor visit	414
hip imaging	11
injections	117
joint surgery	89
lower extremity surgery	89
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	514
pelvic imaging	49
reconstructive surgery	89
spinal procedures	46
X-rays	598

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	41
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John F. Irving, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Milford, CT during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John F. Irving, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	114
doctor visit	390
injections	114
joint surgery	79
lower extremity surgery	79
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
musculoskeletal imaging	554
pelvic imaging	36
reconstructive surgery	79
spinal procedures	58
X-rays	631

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	425
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	48
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John F. Irving, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Milford, CT during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John F. Irving, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
doctor visit	375
injections	81
joint surgery	93
lower extremity surgery	93
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	512
pelvic imaging	29
reconstructive surgery	93
spinal procedures	55
X-rays	585

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	57
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John F. Irving, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John F. Irving, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Milford, CT were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, rehabilitation and hip imaging.

aspiration	122
diagnostic evaluation	53
doctor visit	475
hip imaging	217
injections	122
joint surgery	110
lower extremity surgery	110
manual therapy	189
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
musculoskeletal imaging	650
pelvic imaging	108
reconstructive surgery	110
rehabilitation	603
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	43
X-rays	790

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	518
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	19

**Age**
75 to 84	211
85 and over	63
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	267

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John F. Irving, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. John F. Irving, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1982. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (1982)

Residency: Mayo Clinic

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John F. Irving, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Yale New Haven Health

CONNECTICUT ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John F. Irving, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.88 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John F. Irving, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Milford, CT.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.	$7,007 HTX-011 $5,350	Zynrelef $1,657
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,011 KNEES $1,011
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$984 Recon Hips $877	REDAPT Revision Hip System $67	Sports Med Shoulder $40
Stryker Corporation	$486 MAKOplasty $319	Mako $139	TRIATHLON $28
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$341 PENNSAID $218	Duexis $108	$15
Other	$1,119 ARISTA AH FLEXITIP $165	Kincise Surgical Automated System $91	Ortho-Knees $87	Exogen $82	NanoMaxx Ultrasound System $56	Other $637

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$5,350
Food and Beverage	$2,371
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,600
Travel and Lodging	$1,511
Education	$116

Research Payments

Dr. John F. Irving, MD has received 26 research payments totaling $322,025.

Biography

Dr. John Irving is a physician who specializes in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Dr. Irving attended Tulane University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Mayo Clinic. His areas of expertise include hip replacement and knee replacement. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Yale New Haven Health. According to Yale New Haven Health, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Irving's office in Milford, CT.