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Dr. Surena Namdari, MD

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(Surena Namdari, M.D.)

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Specializes in: General Practice, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and General Surgery
Brown University, Alpert Medical School
Professional interests include: rotator cuff repair, bursitis, fractures (broken bones), and more.
3300 Tillman Drive 2nd Floor
Bensalem, PA 19020

Dr. Surena Namdari, MD is a general practitioner in Bensalem, PA specializing in general practice, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School. Dr. Surena Namdari, MD is affiliated with Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital, Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, NOVACARE OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION EAST INC, Rothman Orthopaedics, RECONSTRUCTIVE ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES II LLC, Jefferson Lansdale Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital - Bensalem, PHS PHYSICAL THERAPY LLC, Jefferson Abington Hospital and Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital.

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Office Locations

Address:

3300 Tillman Drive 2nd Floor
Bensalem, PA 19020

Address:

925 CHESTNUT STREET 5TH FLOOR
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Address:

2400 Maryland Road Suite 20
Willow Grove, PA 19090

Address:

1327 Old York Road
Abington, PA 19001

Some issues Dr. Surena Namdari, MD can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Joint Aspiration

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for 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.

In The News 

“Surena Namdari, M.D., is an associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, and director of shoulder and elbow research at Rothman...”—"Is your purse or briefcase the culprit of your neck and back pain?", Philadelphia Inquirer, March 2018

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surena Namdari, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Surena Namdari, MD treated as a general practitioner in Bensalem, PA were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

aspiration 189
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 32
decompression surgery 10
doctor visit 657
injections 189
joint surgery 99
minimally invasive procedures 62
musculoskeletal imaging 21
reconstructive surgery 49
tendon surgery 14
upper extremity surgery 99
X-rays 21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surena Namdari, MD.

Gender
Male 150
Female 215
Ethnicity
Black / African American 45
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 295
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 3
Other 6
Age
75 to 84 95
85 and over 29
Less than 65 47
65 to 74 191

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surena Namdari, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 22
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 8
Dementia 7

Education & Training

Dr. Surena Namdari, MD graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School. He completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Brown University, Alpert Medical School

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Surena Namdari, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital
Jefferson Health
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
NOVACARE OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION EAST INC
Rothman Orthopaedics
RECONSTRUCTIVE ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES II LLC
Jefferson Lansdale Hospital
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital - Bensalem
PHS PHYSICAL THERAPY LLC
Jefferson Abington Hospital
Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Surena Namdari, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross, UHC, Aetna, Tricare, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Idependence Blue Cross, Berkshire, NYSHIP, UPMC, Loomis, VA, CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Commercial, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, QualCare, Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone Health Plan East, Personal Choice, Personal Choice 65, Medicare FFS and Keystone 65 HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Surena Namdari, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross
UHC
Aetna
Tricare
Medicare
Humana
Cigna
Idependence Blue Cross
Berkshire
NYSHIP
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP $1,027,097 DJO SURGICAL
$332,880 		DJO Surgical AltiVate Anatomic System
$323,417 		DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse
$167,770 		Joint Implants
$32,324 		DJO Surgical CLP Hip System
$1,424 		Other
$169,281
Miami Device Solutions, LLC $39,410 Distal Radius Locking Plate
$29,666 		Olecranon Locking Plate
$8,237 		Proximal Humerus Locking Plate
$1,429 		Mid Shaft Locking Plate
$79
Biedermann Motech, Inc. $32,923 Distal Radius Plating System 2.0
$13,749 		Distal Humerus Locking Plate
$11,865 		Olecranon Plating System
$3,201 		Proximal Humerus Locking Plate
$1,782 		Proximal Humerus Plating System
$1,050 		Other
$1,277
Insight Medical Systems, Inc. $24,347 ARVIS
$24,347
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. $12,679 IM NAILS
$7,150 		VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS
$3,780 		RADIAL HEAD PROSTHESIS
$1,694 		LCP PLATES & SCREWS
$12
$43
Other $36,310 LCP
$4,464 		TFN ADVANCED
$4,410 		Exparel
$4,140 		VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS
$2,940 		DSUVIA
$2,000 		Other
$18,356
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $624,595
Royalty or License $480,648
Travel and Lodging $38,900
Food and Beverage $13,443
Education $6,829
Other $8,350

Research Payments

Dr. Surena Namdari, MD has received 64 research payments totaling $126,071.

Biography

Dr. Surena Namdari specializes in general practice, general surgery, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in Philadelphia, PA, Bensalem, PA, and Abington, PA. Clinical interests for Dr. Namdari include shoulder problems, elbow problems, and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Namdari is affiliated with Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital. He studied medicine at Brown University, Alpert Medical School. His practice in Philadelphia, PA is open to new patients as reported by Yext.

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