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Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD

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(Dr. Russell Cohen, MD)

(12 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

University of Arizona College of Medicine (1991)

8630 E Via de Ventura Suite 201
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

(480) 558-3744

Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD is affiliated with VHS OUTPATIENT CLINICS INC and BHSM REHABILITATION LLC.

Office Locations

8630 E Via de Ventura Suite 201
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

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1840 S Stapley Drive Suite 137
Mesa, AZ 85204

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, 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

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Top 10%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD performed more knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Top 25%

By Volume:

total hip replacement

In 2012, Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD performed more total hip replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	174
doctor visit	868
hip imaging	265
injections	174
joint surgery	235
lower extremity surgery	235
minimally invasive procedures	36
musculoskeletal imaging	663
pelvic imaging	164
reconstructive surgery	199
X-rays	827

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	136
doctor visit	878
hip imaging	323
injections	136
joint surgery	265
lower extremity surgery	265
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	700
pelvic imaging	77
reconstructive surgery	252
revision surgery	45
X-rays	777

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	491

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	716
Black	14
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	425
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	66
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	153
doctor visit	984
hip imaging	326
injections	153
joint surgery	242
lower extremity surgery	242
minimally invasive procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	672
pelvic imaging	52
reconstructive surgery	226
revision surgery	15
X-rays	724

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	488

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	733
Black	19
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	440
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	74
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	211
doctor visit	1097
hip imaging	352
injections	211
joint surgery	264
lower extremity surgery	264
minimally invasive procedures	21
musculoskeletal imaging	744
pelvic imaging	91
reconstructive surgery	243
revision surgery	18
X-rays	835

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	698
Female	1036

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1606
Black	26
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	916
From 75 to 84	626
85 and over	140
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	199
doctor visit	1094
injections	199
joint surgery	289
lower extremity surgery	289
minimally invasive procedures	47
musculoskeletal imaging	347
reconstructive surgery	242
revision surgery	16
X-rays	347

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	352
Female	567

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	839
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	471
From 75 to 84	346
85 and over	81
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	134
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	14
doctor visit	1033
injections	134
joint surgery	306
lower extremity surgery	306
minimally invasive procedures	52
musculoskeletal imaging	343
reconstructive surgery	254
X-rays	343

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	567

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	827
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	489
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	63
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ during 2018 were joint surgery, lower extremity surgery, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	110
doctor visit	924
injections	110
joint surgery	288
lower extremity surgery	288
minimally invasive procedures	39
musculoskeletal imaging	285
reconstructive surgery	249
X-rays	285

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	522

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	785
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	442
From 75 to 84	337
85 and over	57
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Dementia	2
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	58
doctor visit	505
injections	58
joint surgery	153
lower extremity surgery	153
musculoskeletal imaging	234
reconstructive surgery	153
X-rays	234

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	2
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	69
doctor visit	393
injections	69
joint surgery	136
lower extremity surgery	136
musculoskeletal imaging	142
reconstructive surgery	136
X-rays	142

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	107
doctor visit	633
injections	107
joint surgery	193
lower extremity surgery	193
musculoskeletal imaging	215
reconstructive surgery	193
X-rays	215

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	488
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	170
doctor visit	848
injections	170
joint surgery	215
lower extremity surgery	215
musculoskeletal imaging	267
reconstructive surgery	215
X-rays	267

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	637
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	404
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	15
Dementia	2
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and joint surgery.

aspiration	138
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	14
doctor visit	841
hip imaging	316
injections	138
joint surgery	235
lower extremity surgery	235
minimally invasive procedures	32
musculoskeletal imaging	419
pelvic imaging	96
reconstructive surgery	214
revision surgery	23
X-rays	454

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	442

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	676
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	25
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	266
85 and over	43
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	398

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	2
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Tucson Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Tucson Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

VHS OUTPATIENT CLINICS INC

BHSM REHABILITATION LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.17 out of 5 stars based on 12 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Scottsdale, AZ.

4.17

Overall Rating

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Cohen is the best knee replacement surgeon in Arizona. This is my second knee he has done first one was 10 years ago and I don't even know that surgery was done to that knee. The new knee I walked a half a mile on Hill train after eight days. His healthfulness and courtesy is off the chart. He followed up numerous times to make sure everything was good with my knee. I would drive across the country to see Dr. Cohen if that was necessary. Referred many people to Dr Cohen and they've all had the same outcome I've had. I can't recommend Dr. Cohen highly enough

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

My surgery went well; I have little pain. The PT's I have seen were impressed with how fast I have been recovering. I have shared my doctor's information with several friends who may opt for knee replacement in the future.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-01

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Cohen always takes the time needed to listen and hear my concerns. Then shares his observations and suggestions. Glad I have him as my Dr.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Cohen exceeded my expectations. 5 1/2 weeks post TKR and I am clear to resume any and all activities!!! Beyond thrilled

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-19

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr was very informative. Polite and did a good job in advising of the diagnosis and options.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Cohen was excellent. Patient and thorough in his analysis and explanations.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-16

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The Pro from Dover. Absolutely top of the list.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-03

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Russel Cohen Is GREAT

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$1,558,452 Mako $733,493	TRIATHLON $258,259	TRIDENT $145,311	KNEES $123,672	HIPS $66,884	Other $230,832
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$63 $63
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$45 Sports Med Small Joint $45
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$31 DJO Surgical Revelation Hip System $31
Nevro Corp.	$29 Omnia $29
Other	$84 PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy $28	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $15	IONSYS $12	$29

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$1,296,725
Travel and Lodging	$229,069
Food and Beverage	$22,910
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$10,000

Research Payments

Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD has received 84 research payments totaling $522,830.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD.

SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, INC	2013	$187,598.25	Physician Covered Recipient	PREFERRED STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT
SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, INC	2014	$78,017.92	Physician Covered Recipient	COMMON AND PREFERRED STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT
SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, INC	2015	$39,289.60	Physician Covered Recipient	COMMON STOCK

Biography

Dr. Russell Cohen is a specialist in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Cohen attended the University of Arizona College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Tucson Medical Center. He is rated highly by his patients. He welcomes new patients at his office inScottsdale, AZ as reported by Doctor.com.