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Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD

(379 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Professional interests include: sports injuries, musculoskeletal problems

8100 Innovation Park Drive 110
Falls Church, VA 22031

(571) 472-6464

Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Sterling, VA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD is affiliated with Inova, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Medical Group.

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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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Anthony Casolaro, who practices internal medicine and is still Washington's chief medical officer, worked alongside former head team physician Robin West, an orthopedic surgeon who spent five years...”—"Former Washington trainer agrees to deferral of prosecution after DEA probe", Washington Post, August 2022

“"When people found out where I worked, they would share delightful stories about Dr. Fu," Dr. Robin West, an orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon, said during a memorial service.”—"Notable deaths in Pittsburgh and Western Pa. in 2021", Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, December 2021

“In April, health-care provider Inova and Robin West, an orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon who served as head team physician for Washington, announced an end to their medical partnerships with...”—"DEA investigation of Washington's trainer is related to disbursement of prescription drugs", Washington Post, October 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Sterling, VA during 2013 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	58
doctor visit	32
injections	58

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD.

**Gender**
Female	24
Male	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD treated during 2013 were High Cholesterol and Hypertension.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD.

**Gender**
Female	11
Male	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD treated during 2014 were High Cholesterol and Hypertension.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD.

**Gender**
Female	54
Male	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Asian	0
Hispanic	0
Native American	0
Other	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD treated during 2015 were High Cholesterol, Hypertension and Diabetes.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

doctor visit	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD treated during 2017 were Hypertension and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD.

**Gender**
Female	27
Male	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD treated during 2018 were High Cholesterol and Hypertension.

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD.

**Gender**
Female	22
Male	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD treated during 2019 were High Cholesterol, Hypertension and Ischemic Heart Disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32

Education & Training

Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She completed residency at George Washington University Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Residency: George Washington University Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Inova

Inova Fairfax Hospital

Inova Medical Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 379 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robin Vereeke West, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sterling, VA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$47,412 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $22,851	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $196	$24,366
Supreme Orthopedic Systems, LLC	$1,094 $1,094
Gemini Medical LLC	$176 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $176
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$99 Healicoil $99

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$28,517
Consulting Fee	$8,562
Travel and Lodging	$8,209
Food and Beverage	$2,272
Education	$1,220

Biography

Dr. Robin West's areas of specialization are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine; she sees patients in Fairfax, VA, Ashburn, VA, and Arlington, VA. Dr. West's areas of expertise include knee problems, arthroscopic surgery, and foot problems. She is professionally affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital. She accepts Medicare insurance. New patients are welcome to contact her office for an appointment. She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. West's medical residency was performed at George Washington University Medical Center.