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Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD

(Dr. Preston Adam Waldrop, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: total knee replacement, meniscus repair, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and more.

101 Knotbreak Road
Salem, VA 24153

(540) 444-4020

Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Salem, VA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD is affiliated with LewisGale Medical Center and HCA Virginia.

Office Locations

101 Knotbreak Road
Salem, VA 24153

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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.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

total knee replacement

By Affordability:

pelvis X-ray

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for pelvis X-ray 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. Preston A. Waldrop, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Salem, VA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	241
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	968
hip imaging	83
hospital care	13
injections	241
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	143
lower extremity surgery	81
minimally invasive procedures	51
musculoskeletal imaging	353
pelvic imaging	97
reconstructive surgery	92
spinal procedures	31
upper extremity surgery	62
X-rays	481

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Salem, VA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	238
doctor visit	861
hip imaging	86
hospital care	22
injections	238
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	104
lower extremity surgery	92
minimally invasive procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	380
pelvic imaging	91
reconstructive surgery	89
spinal procedures	39
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	510

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	547
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	69
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Salem, VA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	236
doctor visit	856
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	61
hospital care	21
injections	236
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	119
lower extremity surgery	110
minimally invasive procedures	19
musculoskeletal imaging	291
pelvic imaging	75
reconstructive surgery	100
spinal procedures	41
upper extremity surgery	20
X-rays	407

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	390

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	61
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Salem, VA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	255
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	886
hip imaging	97
injections	255
joint surgery	173
lower extremity surgery	95
minimally invasive procedures	61
musculoskeletal imaging	376
pelvic imaging	110
reconstructive surgery	112
spinal procedures	29
upper extremity surgery	78
X-rays	515

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD.

**Gender**
Male	488
Female	766

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1194
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	664
From 75 to 84	420
85 and over	112
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Salem, VA during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	229
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	892
hospital care	12
injections	229
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	153
lower extremity surgery	101
minimally invasive procedures	30
musculoskeletal imaging	230
pelvic imaging	22
reconstructive surgery	123
spinal procedures	43
upper extremity surgery	52
X-rays	295

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	617
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	65
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Salem, VA during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	217
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	854
injections	217
joint surgery	143
lower extremity surgery	92
minimally invasive procedures	33
musculoskeletal imaging	287
reconstructive surgery	110
spinal procedures	26
upper extremity surgery	51
X-rays	313

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	381

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	552
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	60
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Salem, VA during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	206
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	830
injections	206
joint surgery	137
lower extremity surgery	74
minimally invasive procedures	51
musculoskeletal imaging	349
reconstructive surgery	86
spinal procedures	42
upper extremity surgery	63
X-rays	391

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	613
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	62
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Salem, VA during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	216
doctor visit	918
injections	216
joint surgery	126
lower extremity surgery	126
musculoskeletal imaging	444
pelvic imaging	32
reconstructive surgery	126
spinal procedures	34
X-rays	510

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	482

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	734
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	398
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	66
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Salem, VA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	204
doctor visit	772
injections	204
joint surgery	106
lower extremity surgery	106
musculoskeletal imaging	377
pelvic imaging	23
reconstructive surgery	106
spinal procedures	42
X-rays	442

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	649
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	233
85 and over	55
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Salem, VA during 2021 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	236
doctor visit	784
injections	236
joint surgery	130
lower extremity surgery	130
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	227
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	119
spinal procedures	33
X-rays	273

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	56
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Salem, VA during 2022 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	197
doctor visit	625
injections	197
joint surgery	140
lower extremity surgery	120
musculoskeletal imaging	173
pelvic imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	140
spinal procedures	36
upper extremity surgery	20
X-rays	230

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	494
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	55
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Salem, VA during 2023 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	178
doctor visit	594
injections	178
joint surgery	130
lower extremity surgery	119
musculoskeletal imaging	171
pelvic imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	130
spinal procedures	24
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	210

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Salem, VA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	221
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	820
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	81
hospital care	17
injections	221
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	133
lower extremity surgery	103
minimally invasive procedures	33
musculoskeletal imaging	304
pelvic imaging	49
reconstructive surgery	111
spinal procedures	35
upper extremity surgery	41
X-rays	381

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD.

**Gender**
Female	383
Male	236

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	582
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	217
85 and over	55
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	319

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He has a state license in Virginia.

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

LewisGale Medical Center

HCA Virginia

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$5,278 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $1,164	$4,113
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$2,483 Ortho-Knee $434	Velys $424	ACTIS $354	Orthopaedics $291	ATTUNE $243	Other $739
Stryker Corporation	$2,235 Reunion $1,227	New Product Development $481	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $174	Axsos $80	Variax $72	Other $201
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$1,773 CORAIL $1,254	ATTUNE $332	ACTIS $187
Arthrosurface Incorporated	$1,756 HemiCAP Shoulder $1,756
Other	$4,890 Joint Implants $1,184	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $488	Comprehensive Primary Stem $323	PENNSAID $298	DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse $215	Other $2,380

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$7,828
Food and Beverage	$6,662
Education	$3,925

Biography

Dr. Preston Waldrop is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine in Salem, VA. Dr. Waldrop attended the University of Virginia School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Emory University. His areas of expertise include the following: hip replacement, meniscus repair, and sports health. His hospital/clinic affiliations include LewisGale Medical Center and HCA Virginia.