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Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD

(Dr. Michael C. Patterson, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

27 Southern Pointe Parkway
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

(601) 288-9000

Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD is a spine surgeon in Hattiesburg, MS specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD is affiliated with Forrest Health, Merit Health and SOUTHERN BONE AND JOINT SPECIALISTS PA.

Office Locations

Forrest Health

27 Southern Pointe Parkway
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

(601) 288-9000

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Forrest Health

3688 Veterans Memorial Drive Suite 200
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

(601) 554-7400

(601) 554-7488

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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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

spinal decompression surgery

spinal procedures

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, spinal decompression surgery, spinal procedures, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Mississippi.

Top 10%

By Volume:

laminectomy

By Affordability:

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Mississippi, Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD performed more laminectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for elbow MRI, shoulder MRI, upper extremity MRI, and wrist MRI that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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:

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

MRI

By Affordability:

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Mississippi, Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD performed more anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for ankle MRI, hip MRI, joint MRI, knee MRI, lower extremity MRI, neck X-ray, and X-rays 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. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Hattiesburg, MS during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	39
decompression surgery	81
doctor visit	755
hip imaging	30
musculoskeletal imaging	30
neck surgery	39
nerve procedures	81
revision surgery	15
spinal procedures	931
X-rays	845

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Hattiesburg, MS during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
decompression surgery	75
doctor visit	834
hip imaging	62
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	113
musculoskeletal imaging	118
neck surgery	31
nerve procedures	75
spinal procedures	873
X-rays	768

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	594
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	331
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	35
Less than 65	192

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Hattiesburg, MS during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
decompression surgery	62
doctor visit	840
hip imaging	64
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	187
musculoskeletal imaging	104
neck surgery	20
nerve procedures	62
pelvic imaging	19
spinal procedures	681
X-rays	543

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	460

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	641
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	363
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	41
Less than 65	211

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Hattiesburg, MS during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	32
decompression surgery	72
doctor visit	704
hip imaging	90
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	194
musculoskeletal imaging	155
neck surgery	32
nerve procedures	72
pelvic imaging	12
spinal procedures	538
X-rays	416

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	548
Female	832

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	642
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	62
Less than 65	372

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Hattiesburg, MS during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	34
aspiration	12
decompression surgery	83
doctor visit	843
hip imaging	57
injections	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	219
musculoskeletal imaging	113
neck surgery	34
nerve procedures	83
pelvic imaging	11
spinal procedures	696
X-rays	482

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	637
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	37
Less than 65	179

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Hattiesburg, MS during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	29
decompression surgery	61
doctor visit	870
hip imaging	51
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	227
musculoskeletal imaging	74
neck surgery	29
nerve procedures	61
pelvic imaging	11
spinal procedures	736
X-rays	513

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	655
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	41
Less than 65	186

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Hattiesburg, MS during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	28
decompression surgery	67
doctor visit	964
hip imaging	47
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	173
musculoskeletal imaging	79
neck surgery	28
nerve procedures	67
spinal procedures	752
X-rays	569

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	441

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	665
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	44
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Hattiesburg, MS during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
decompression surgery	70
doctor visit	790
hip imaging	36
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	175
musculoskeletal imaging	76
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	70
spinal procedures	757
X-rays	569

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	335
Female	469

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	672
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	398
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	31
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Hattiesburg, MS during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
decompression surgery	68
doctor visit	623
hip imaging	28
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	134
musculoskeletal imaging	49
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	68
spinal procedures	657
X-rays	482

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	599
Black	97
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	354
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	31
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Hattiesburg, MS during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
decompression surgery	52
doctor visit	603
hip imaging	34
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	212
musculoskeletal imaging	98
neck surgery	19
nerve procedures	52
spinal procedures	871
X-rays	688

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	378
Female	512

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	773
Black	105
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	457
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	56
Less than 65	131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Hattiesburg, MS during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
decompression surgery	78
doctor visit	536
hip imaging	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	151
musculoskeletal imaging	45
neck surgery	22
nerve procedures	78
spinal procedures	955
X-rays	755

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	381
Female	494

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	776
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	450
From 75 to 84	269
85 and over	55
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Hattiesburg, MS were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and musculoskeletal imaging.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
aspiration	12
decompression surgery	69
doctor visit	760
hip imaging	47
injections	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	178
musculoskeletal imaging	85
neck surgery	27
nerve procedures	69
pelvic imaging	13
revision surgery	15
spinal procedures	767
X-rays	602

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	327
Female	443

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	36
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	650
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	194
85 and over	39
Less than 65	149
65 to 74	372

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	7
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at University of Kansas Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Mississippi.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1995)

Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Mississippi

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Christopher Patterson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Forrest Health

Merit Health

SOUTHERN BONE AND JOINT SPECIALISTS PA

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$105 Proclaim IPG $105
Stryker Corporation	$84 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $84
Globus Medical, Inc.	$55 Excelsius - GPS $55
Sanara MedTech Inc.	$28 CellerateRx $28
The Medicines Company	$18 ORBACTIV $18
Other	$132 JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE $18	Byfavo $15	FLOSEAL $15	Interventional Therapies $14	MazorX - Renaissance $13	Other $57

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$422

Biography

Dr. Michael Patterson's specialties are spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He practices in Hattiesburg, MS. In his practice, he is particularly interested in musculoskeletal problems. Before completing his residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Dr. Patterson attended medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Patterson is professionally affiliated with Merit Health and Forrest Health.