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Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD

Accepting New Patients

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

16300 Sand Canyon Avenue Suite 511
Irvine, CA 92618

(949) 255-9755

Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD is an orthopedist in Irvine, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD is affiliated with Hoag and Orthopaedic Specialty Institute.

Office Locations

Hoag

16300 Sand Canyon Avenue Suite 511
Irvine, CA 92618

(949) 255-9755

(949) 502-3751

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280 S Main Street Suite 200
Orange, CA 92868

(714) 634-4567

(714) 634-4569

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Preventing infection proves especially important for those who undergo orthopedic surgery, because plastic and metal implants can't fight infection as bone can, said Dr. Robert Gorab, the chief...”—"Surgical facility uses robot to fight germs", East Bay Times, October 2013

“"Things like Clostridium difficile, MRSA, these are very devastating infections for patients," said Dr. Robert Gorab, the chief medical officer at Hoag Orthopedic Institute.”—"Irvine Hospital Welcomes Germ-Fighting Robot", CBS News, September 2013

“The plastics in them also are harder and more wear-resistant, said Caillouette's colleague Dr. Robert S. Gorab, the chief medical officer at Hoag Orthopedic Institute.”—"Modern implants give new life to worn-out knees", The Spokesman-Review, August 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD treated as an orthopedist in Irvine, CA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	343
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	135
diagnostic evaluation	28
doctor visit	2168
hip imaging	776
injections	343
joint surgery	297
lower extremity surgery	297
manual therapy	225
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	39
musculoskeletal imaging	2278
pelvic imaging	45
reconstructive surgery	297
rehabilitation	469
spinal procedures	66
X-rays	2350

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD treated as an orthopedist in Irvine, CA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	295
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	99
diagnostic evaluation	22
doctor visit	2223
hip imaging	799
injections	295
joint surgery	295
lower extremity surgery	295
manual therapy	119
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
musculoskeletal imaging	2386
pelvic imaging	41
reconstructive surgery	295
spinal procedures	51
X-rays	2449

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD.

**Gender**
Male	628
Female	793

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1312
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	41
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	699
From 75 to 84	555
85 and over	141
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD treated as an orthopedist in Irvine, CA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	134
doctor visit	1113
hip imaging	371
injections	134
joint surgery	146
lower extremity surgery	146
musculoskeletal imaging	1129
reconstructive surgery	146
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	1143

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD.

**Gender**
Male	378
Female	494

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	807
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	422
From 75 to 84	353
85 and over	85
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2014

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD treated as an orthopedist in Irvine, CA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and rehabilitation.

aspiration	257
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	117
diagnostic evaluation	25
doctor visit	1834
hip imaging	648
injections	257
joint surgery	246
lower extremity surgery	246
manual therapy	172
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	34
musculoskeletal imaging	1931
pelvic imaging	43
reconstructive surgery	246
rehabilitation	469
spinal procedures	43
X-rays	1980

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2014

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD.

**Gender**
Male	335
Female	429

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	706
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	22
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	302
85 and over	75
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	373

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD From 2012 - 2014

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

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	2
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed residency at Orthopaedic Surgery, UCI Health Orange. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, UCI Health Orange

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hoag

Orthopaedic Specialty Institute

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Irvine, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.	$9,070,398 ACTIS $9,030,968	SIGMA $31,552	ATTUNE $7,878
DePuy Synthes Products LLC	$2,331,076 ATTUNE $1,279,637	ACTIS $393,225	Orthopaedics $378,080	Orthopedics $211,293	Ortho-Knee $21,085	Other $47,756
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$124,962 SIGMA $77,157	ACTIS $16,362	PINNACLE $14,400	ATTUNE $7,665	Velys $196	Other $9,183
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$123,692 Knee $52,991	KNEES $49,391	Ortho-Knee $9,660	Orthopedics $7,597	Orthopaedics $2,538	Other $1,516
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$8,220 Knee $3,109	ATTUNE $2,600	Ortho-Hips $627	ACTIS $391	Ortho-Knee $378	Other $1,116
Other	$2,529 NexGen $156	Iovera $126	Stimulan $56	Zilretta $38	Surgical Care - Floseal $34	Other $2,119

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$11,251,990
Consulting Fee	$363,752
Travel and Lodging	$38,664
Food and Beverage	$5,557
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program	$914

Research Payments

Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD has received 93 research payments totaling $1,043,550.

Biography

Dr. Robert Gorab specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Hoag. He studied medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. On average, patients gave Dr. Gorab a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has received professional recognition including the following: Southern California Super Doctors and Southern California Super Doctors 2008. He welcomes new patients at his office inIrvine, CA as reported by Hoag.