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Dr. William C. Schroer, MD

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(William C. Schroer, MD)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and General Practice

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (1989)

Professional interests include: knee injury, hip replacement, hip injury

12349 DePaul Drive Suite 100
Bridgeton, MO 63044

(314) 291-7900

Dr. William C. Schroer, MD is a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO specializing in general surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. William C. Schroer, MD is affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital, SSM Health, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles and SSM MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

12349 DePaul Drive Suite 100
Bridgeton, MO 63044

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Some issues Dr. William C. Schroer, 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William C. Schroer, 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

knee X-ray

reconstructive surgery

total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. William C. Schroer, MD performed more joint reconstruction, knee X-ray, reconstructive surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. William C. Schroer, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William C. Schroer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	691
doctor visit	1482
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	17
hospital care	27
injections	691
inpatient care	27
joint surgery	253
lower extremity surgery	264
musculoskeletal imaging	1439
pelvic imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	253
X-rays	1455

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William C. Schroer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	629
doctor visit	1304
hip imaging	23
hospital care	17
injections	629
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	277
lower extremity surgery	277
musculoskeletal imaging	1161
pelvic imaging	27
reconstructive surgery	277
X-rays	1188

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	363
Female	670

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	933
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	526
From 75 to 84	353
85 and over	86
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William C. Schroer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	370
doctor visit	810
hospital care	18
injections	370
inpatient care	18
joint surgery	270
lower extremity surgery	270
musculoskeletal imaging	1012
pelvic imaging	12
reconstructive surgery	270
revision surgery	15
X-rays	1024

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	295
Female	575

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	760
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	446
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	72
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William C. Schroer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	391
doctor visit	402
hip imaging	12
hospital care	34
injections	391
inpatient care	34
joint surgery	239
lower extremity surgery	239
musculoskeletal imaging	602
pelvic imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	239
X-rays	617

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	490
Female	942

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1270
Black	132
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	752
From 75 to 84	452
85 and over	122
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William C. Schroer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	331
doctor visit	315
hospital care	44
injections	331
inpatient care	44
joint surgery	219
lower extremity surgery	219
musculoskeletal imaging	323
reconstructive surgery	219
X-rays	323

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	537
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	315
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	84
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William C. Schroer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	158
doctor visit	308
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	23
injections	158
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	233
lower extremity surgery	244
musculoskeletal imaging	270
reconstructive surgery	233
X-rays	270

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	353

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	462
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	52
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William C. Schroer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	165
doctor visit	311
hospital care	24
injections	165
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	232
lower extremity surgery	232
musculoskeletal imaging	285
reconstructive surgery	232
X-rays	285

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	41
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William C. Schroer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	153
doctor visit	290
hospital care	34
injections	153
inpatient care	34
joint surgery	216
lower extremity surgery	216
musculoskeletal imaging	253
reconstructive surgery	216
X-rays	253

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	440
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	52
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William C. Schroer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	108
doctor visit	174
hospital care	11
injections	108
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	145
lower extremity surgery	145
musculoskeletal imaging	147
reconstructive surgery	145
X-rays	147

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	22
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William C. Schroer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	115
doctor visit	232
injections	115
joint surgery	212
lower extremity surgery	212
musculoskeletal imaging	232
reconstructive surgery	212
X-rays	232

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	26
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William C. Schroer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	159
doctor visit	258
injections	159
joint surgery	202
lower extremity surgery	202
musculoskeletal imaging	271
reconstructive surgery	202
X-rays	271

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	38
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William C. Schroer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	297
doctor visit	535
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	17
hospital care	25
injections	297
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	227
lower extremity surgery	229
musculoskeletal imaging	545
pelvic imaging	17
reconstructive surgery	227
revision surgery	15
X-rays	551

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	53
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	540
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	202
85 and over	54
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	319

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William C. Schroer, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. William C. Schroer, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at University Hospitals, Cleveland. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Drug Enforcement Administration Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (1989)

Residency: University Hospitals, Cleveland

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Drug Enforcement Administration Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William C. Schroer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SSM Health DePaul Hospital

SSM Health

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

SSM MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William C. Schroer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William C. Schroer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bridgeton, MO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC	$2,192 Ortho-Hips $816	Extremities $764	Ortho-Knees $295	ORTHO - KNEES $255	ORTHO - HIPS $62
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$293 KNEES $49	$245
Stryker Corporation	$112 KNEES $88	Orthobiologics $25
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$77 Advanced Energy Hemostatic Device $77
ConforMIS, Inc.	$54 iTOTAL $54
Other	$119 Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose $39	Palacos $38	AQUAMANTYS $16	Brevera $13	Kerecis Omega3 Marigen $9	Other $3

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,798
Food and Beverage	$1,047
Education	$3

Research Payments

Dr. William C. Schroer, MD has received 14 research payments totaling $225,000.

Biography

Dr. William Schroer specializes in general practice, general surgery, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in Bridgeton, MO. Dr. Schroer is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and a graduate of the University Hospitals, Cleveland's residency program. In his practice, he is particularly interested in hip replacement, knee injury, and hip injury. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His professional affiliations include SSM Health DePaul Hospital and SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles. He welcomes new patients at his office inBridgeton, MO as reported by Yext.