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Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD

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(Robert Alan Fada, MD)

(268 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis), hip dysplasia, hip arthritis, and more.

303 E Town Street
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 788-5000

Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD is a general surgeon in Columbus, OH specializing in general surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD is affiliated with Ohio Health and OhioHealth Orthopedic Surgeons.

Office Locations

303 E Town Street
Columbus, OH 43215

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417 Hill Road N
Pickerington, OH 43147

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2030 Stringtown Road Suite 200
Grove City, OH 43123

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300 Polaris Parkway Suite 220
Westerville, OH 43082

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Some issues Dr. Robert Alan Fada, 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.

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. Robert Alan Fada, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD performed more knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Top 25%

By Volume:

total joint replacement

By Affordability:

knee replacement

spine imaging

total knee replacement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD performed more total joint replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for knee replacement, spine imaging, and total knee replacement 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. Robert Alan Fada, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	370
doctor visit	735
hip imaging	266
injections	370
joint surgery	90
lower extremity surgery	90
musculoskeletal imaging	950
pelvic imaging	50
reconstructive surgery	90
revision surgery	15
X-rays	1000

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	357
doctor visit	736
hip imaging	244
injections	357
joint surgery	125
lower extremity surgery	125
minimally invasive procedures	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	911
pelvic imaging	45
reconstructive surgery	99
synovectomy	15
X-rays	944

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	355

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	450
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	40
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	375
doctor visit	761
hip imaging	291
injections	375
joint surgery	75
lower extremity surgery	75
musculoskeletal imaging	1090
pelvic imaging	34
reconstructive surgery	75
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	1136

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	102
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	36
Less than 65	137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	250
doctor visit	589
hip imaging	262
injections	250
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	61
musculoskeletal imaging	922
pelvic imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	61
rehabilitation	183
spinal procedures	22
X-rays	963

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	598

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	792
Black	156
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	480
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	60
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, rehabilitation and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	232
diagnostic evaluation	13
doctor visit	647
injections	232
joint surgery	60
lower extremity surgery	60
musculoskeletal imaging	721
pelvic imaging	23
reconstructive surgery	60
rehabilitation	412
spinal procedures	51
X-rays	795

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	353

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	107
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	35
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	173
doctor visit	501
injections	173
joint surgery	83
lower extremity surgery	83
musculoskeletal imaging	386
pelvic imaging	18
reconstructive surgery	83
spinal procedures	49
X-rays	453

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	94
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	27
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	147
doctor visit	416
injections	147
joint surgery	57
lower extremity surgery	57
musculoskeletal imaging	244
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	57
X-rays	257

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	29
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	138
doctor visit	455
injections	138
joint surgery	63
lower extremity surgery	63
musculoskeletal imaging	261
pelvic imaging	11
reconstructive surgery	63
X-rays	272

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	30
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	92
doctor visit	329
injections	92
joint surgery	36
lower extremity surgery	36
musculoskeletal imaging	216
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	36
X-rays	229

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	31
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	123
doctor visit	402
injections	123
joint surgery	50
lower extremity surgery	50
musculoskeletal imaging	242
pelvic imaging	29
reconstructive surgery	50
X-rays	271

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	75
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	34
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	91
doctor visit	386
injections	91
joint surgery	71
lower extremity surgery	71
musculoskeletal imaging	240
pelvic imaging	14
reconstructive surgery	71
X-rays	254

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	33
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, rehabilitation and hip imaging.

aspiration	213
diagnostic evaluation	13
doctor visit	541
hip imaging	265
injections	213
joint surgery	70
lower extremity surgery	70
minimally invasive procedures	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	562
pelvic imaging	24
reconstructive surgery	67
rehabilitation	297
revision surgery	15
spinal procedures	33
synovectomy	15
X-rays	597

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	85
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	369
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	133
85 and over	32
Less than 65	69
65 to 74	237

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the Board Certification: Am Bd Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Am Bd Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio Health

OhioHealth Orthopedic Surgeons

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 268 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbus, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$3,762 HIPS $2,037	Mako $698	Rio $514	MAKOplasty $188	KNEES $148	Other $176
Zimmer Holding Inc	$3,435 Hip $2,828	Knee $607
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc	$2,860 HIPS $2,699	KNEES $161
ArthroCare Corporation	$66 Sports Med Coblation & Fixation $66
Baxter Healthcare	$66 BioSurgery - FLOSEAL $25	Surgical Care - Floseal $17	Actifuse $13	FLOSEAL $12
Other	$238 Dynasplint $29	Exparel $28	Knee $21	MyMobility $18	GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $14	Other $128

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$5,769
Royalty or License	$2,613
Food and Beverage	$1,958
Education	$88

Research Payments

Dr. Robert Alan Fada, MD has received 77 research payments totaling $191,933.

Biography

Dr. Robert Fada practices general surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Columbus, OH, Pickerington, OH, and Grove City, OH. These areas are among his clinical interests: hip replacement, knee replacement, and knee arthritis. Dr. Fada is professionally affiliated with Grant Medical Center. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has an open panel in Columbus, OH according to Yext.