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Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD

Accepting New Patients

(87 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Georgetown University School of Medicine (1992)

Professional interests include: joint problems, sports health, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement)

1201 E Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI 49201

(517) 205-4800

Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD is an orthopedist in Jackson, MI specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD is affiliated with Henry Ford Health, W.A. FOOTE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC and Henry Ford Jackson Hospital.

Office Locations

1201 E Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI 49201

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Some issues Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD can help you with:

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Jackson, MI during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	68
doctor visit	157
injections	68
musculoskeletal imaging	21
X-rays	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Jackson, MI during 2013 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	79
doctor visit	234
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	32
injections	79
inpatient care	32
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	31
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Jackson, MI during 2014 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	78
doctor visit	185
injections	78

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	21
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Jackson, MI during 2015 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	104
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	12
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	293
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	37
injections	104
inpatient care	37
joint surgery	22
lower extremity surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	22
upper extremity surgery	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	78
Less than 65	202

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	20
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Jackson, MI during 2016 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	108
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	20
doctor visit	306
hospital care	31
injections	108
inpatient care	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	40
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Jackson, MI during 2017 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	131
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
doctor visit	297
fracture surgery	11
injections	131
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	13
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	29
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	18
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Jackson, MI during 2018 were aspiration, injections, closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	101
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	19
doctor visit	302
injections	101
joint surgery	18
minimally invasive procedures	18
upper extremity surgery	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	27
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Jackson, MI during 2019 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	182
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	455
fracture surgery	15
injections	182
joint surgery	63
lower extremity surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	35
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	28
upper extremity surgery	48

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	40
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Jackson, MI during 2020 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	136
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
doctor visit	329
hospital care	18
injections	136
inpatient care	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	41
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Jackson, MI during 2021 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	152
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
doctor visit	308
hospital care	17
injections	152
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	34
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Jackson, MI during 2022 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	147
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
doctor visit	230
injections	147
joint surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	31
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Jackson, MI were aspiration, injections, inpatient care and hospital care.

aspiration	116
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	281
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	27
injections	116
inpatient care	27
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	22
musculoskeletal imaging	21
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	21
X-rays	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	248
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	62
85 and over	33
Less than 65	88
65 to 74	90

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at Butterworth Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1992)

Residency: Butterworth Hospital (1993)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Henry Ford Health

W.A. FOOTE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.72 out of 5 stars based on 87 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John J. Walper JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Jackson, MI.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-10-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Walper has always been very professional, courteous and taken his time addressing my distal bicep rupture that he repaired a number of years ago and my ongoing care of my knee as I have grown older. I would highly recommend him to family and friends.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I have worked with John Walrup in the past, he did an amazing job on a very complicated knee injury .... Simply AMAZING . I feel so Confident in his competency, and manifest proffesionalism!

Overall Rating: 3.0 2022-10-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

My experience with Dr. Walper was better the second time, visit. He seemed to take more time with me, but this may be after I had expressed concerns about him to another provider.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-11-04

Patient verified via Press Ganey

*Dr. Walker and the whole staff at Henry Ford, were all extremely professional, courteous, and knowledgeable.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-10-26

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Dr Walper is amazing and I have recommended him to people with similiar issues

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-19

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Dr Walpler provides excellent care, knowledgeable and very straight forward

Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-08-24

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I've seen *Dr. Walper before and he is a wonderful, caring gentle doctor.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-10-21

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Dr. Walper did an excellent job of understanding my medical situation.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-12-11

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Dr. Walper is a kind & gentle man to me as well as his assistant

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-25

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Good experience, the two times I have been seen.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$3,965 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $2,366	$1,599
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$2,645 Sports Med Knee $1,435	TRUNAV $504	Regeneten $338	ULTRABUTTON $305	MULTIFIX S $37	Other $26
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,796 Comprehensive Shoulder System $1,673	Trauma $110	ROSA $12
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$1,574 Meniscal Root Repair System $867	LENS Surgical Imaging System $521	ULTRABUTTON $70	LENS 4K $45	Fast-Fix 360 $36	Other $34
CDC Medical LLC	$1,136 $1,136
Other	$3,056 Recon-Upper Extremity Metal $1,176	Archer 3D Software $666	Catalyst Total CSR $428	Recon-Lower Extremity Metal $380	BKS TriMax $102	Other $305

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$7,366
Education	$3,899
Food and Beverage	$2,210
Consulting Fee	$428
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$269

Biography

Dr. John Walper practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Ypsilanti, MI and Jackson, MI. Clinical interests for Dr. Walper include replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), sports health, and joint problems. He has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Walper graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Grace Hospital, Detroit and Butterworth Hospital. He is professionally affiliated with Henry Ford Health. Dr. Walper has an open panel in Jackson, MI according to Doctor.com.