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Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD

Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Professional interests include: hip problems, pelvic problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and more.

2901 Emrick Boulevard
Bethlehem, PA 18020

(610) 973-6200

Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Lehighton, PA specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD is affiliated with OAA Orthopaedic Specialists.

Office Locations

OAA Orthopaedic Specialists

1241 Blakeslee Boulevard Drive
East Lehighton, PA 18235

(570) 386-9910

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250 Cetronia Road Suite 303
Allentown, PA 18104

(610) 973-6200

(610) 973-6546

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OAA Orthopaedic Specialists

2901 Emrick Boulevard
Bethlehem, PA 18020

(610) 973-6200

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Some issues Dr. Paul F. Pollice, 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.

In The News

“Dr Paul F. Pollice a Total Joint Surgeon at Orthopaedic Specialists in Allentown talks with JoAnne Schiffert of Allentown at the Keblish Joint INstitute during a followup appointment after her knee...”—"PICTURES: Baby Boomers drive recent spike in knee replacements", The Morning Call, September 2015

“Meanwhile, the Internet has given the boomers - the first generation to enter its golden years largely computer literate - the means by which to explore their options, noted Dr. Paul Pollice,...”—"Baby boomers drive demand for new knees", The Morning Call, September 2015

“Dr. Paul F. Pollice attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.”—"Players", The Morning Call, October 2001

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

knee X-ray

lower extremity surgery

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

reconstructive surgery

total hip replacement

total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD performed more joint reconstruction, knee X-ray, lower extremity surgery, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, reconstructive surgery, total hip replacement, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Lehighton, PA during 2012 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	934
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	1617
fracture surgery	15
hip imaging	648
hospital care	12
implant surgery	12
injections	934
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	202
lower extremity surgery	202
musculoskeletal imaging	1870
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	27
reconstructive surgery	202
revision surgery	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	102
vascular procedures	102
X-rays	1870

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Lehighton, PA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	866
doctor visit	1632
hip imaging	674
hospital care	30
injections	866
inpatient care	30
joint surgery	215
lower extremity surgery	215
musculoskeletal imaging	1938
reconstructive surgery	215
revision surgery	31
X-rays	1938

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	405
Female	691

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1058
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	519
From 75 to 84	393
85 and over	119
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Lehighton, PA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	774
doctor visit	1504
hip imaging	554
injections	774
joint surgery	150
lower extremity surgery	150
musculoskeletal imaging	1615
reconstructive surgery	150
X-rays	1615

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	389
Female	615

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	962
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	505
From 75 to 84	354
85 and over	101
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Lehighton, PA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	780
doctor visit	1767
hip imaging	669
injections	780
joint surgery	259
lower extremity surgery	259
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	2089
reconstructive surgery	245
revision surgery	17
X-rays	2089

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	872
Female	1406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2182
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1142
From 75 to 84	776
85 and over	252
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Lehighton, PA during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	840
doctor visit	1971
injections	840
joint surgery	217
lower extremity surgery	217
musculoskeletal imaging	1312
reconstructive surgery	217
revision surgery	13
X-rays	1312

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	470
Female	733

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1142
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	632
From 75 to 84	395
85 and over	117
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Lehighton, PA during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	787
doctor visit	1845
injections	787
joint surgery	211
lower extremity surgery	211
minimally invasive procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	1249
reconstructive surgery	185
X-rays	1249

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	466
Female	709

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1118
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	604
From 75 to 84	402
85 and over	120
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Lehighton, PA during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1008
doctor visit	1927
injections	1008
joint surgery	233
lower extremity surgery	233
minimally invasive procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	1274
reconstructive surgery	217
revision surgery	11
X-rays	1274

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	431
Female	674

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1037
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	583
From 75 to 84	377
85 and over	104
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Lehighton, PA during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1004
doctor visit	1965
injections	1004
joint surgery	210
lower extremity surgery	210
musculoskeletal imaging	1167
reconstructive surgery	210
revision surgery	13
X-rays	1167

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	441
Female	714

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1085
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	626
From 75 to 84	405
85 and over	84
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Lehighton, PA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	793
doctor visit	1639
injections	793
joint surgery	175
lower extremity surgery	175
musculoskeletal imaging	919
reconstructive surgery	175
revision surgery	12
X-rays	919

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	431
Female	604

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	977
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	552
From 75 to 84	359
85 and over	86
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Lehighton, PA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	789
doctor visit	1633
injections	789
joint surgery	234
lower extremity surgery	234
musculoskeletal imaging	839
reconstructive surgery	234
X-rays	839

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	391
Female	619

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	961
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	561
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	80
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Lehighton, PA during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	719
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	14
doctor visit	1760
injections	719
joint surgery	282
lower extremity surgery	282
musculoskeletal imaging	989
reconstructive surgery	282
X-rays	989

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	441
Female	604

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	986
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	556
From 75 to 84	380
85 and over	74
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Lehighton, PA were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	844
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	14
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	1750
fracture surgery	15
hip imaging	636
hospital care	21
implant surgery	12
injections	844
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	217
lower extremity surgery	217
minimally invasive procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	1387
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	27
reconstructive surgery	212
revision surgery	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	102
vascular procedures	102
X-rays	1387

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD.

**Gender**
Female	669
Male	430

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1046
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	26

**Age**
85 and over	103
75 to 84	379
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	570

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

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Education & Training

He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

OAA Orthopaedic Specialists

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 4326 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul F. Pollice, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in East Lehighton, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Ethicon Inc.	$2,980 Mesh $2,500	Sutures $480
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$563 Knee $219	Shoulder $123	ATTUNE $63	MONOVISC $46	OR Medical Products $12	Other $98
Stryker Corporation	$538 Mako $173	X3 Advanced Bearing Technology $144	ACCOLADE $99	MAKOplasty $49	TRIATHLON $36	Other $37
ConforMIS, Inc.	$186 iTotal PS $186
Sanara MedTech Inc.	$90 CellerateRx $90
Other	$269 Columbus AS $53	WOUND THERAPEUTICS $43	EUFLEXXA $23	ZORVOLEX $19	Knee $16	Other $116

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$2,500
Food and Beverage	$1,527
Travel and Lodging	$598

Biography

Dr. Paul Pollice is a specialist in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). In Dr. Pollice's practice, he is particularly interested in knee problems, pelvic problems, and replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). He attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with OAA Orthopaedic Specialists.