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Dr. Aaron Jay Yang, MD, BS

(Aaron J. Yang, BS, MD)

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Specializes in: Pediatric Sports Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, General Practice and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, rehabilitation, pain management, and more.

719 Thompson Lane Suite 23108
Nashville, TN 37204

(615) 875-5100

Dr. Aaron Jay Yang, MD, BS is a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Nashville, TN specializing in pediatric sports medicine, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, general practice and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Dr. Aaron Jay Yang, MD, BS is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Vanderbilt Orthopaedics and STAR PHYSICAL THERAPY LP.

Office Locations

Address:

1215 21ST Avenue S Suite 4200
Nashville, TN 37232

Address:

2201 Children's Way Suite 1221
Nashville, TN 37212

Address:

719 Thompson Lane Suite 23108
Nashville, TN 37204

Some issues Dr. Aaron Jay Yang, MD, BS can help you with:

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

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doctor visit	11

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	55
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
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	335
injections	104
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve block	71
nerve procedures	12
pain management	117
spinal procedures	105

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	17
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

doctor visit	381
injections	104
minimally invasive procedures	59
nerve block	65
nerve procedures	59
pain management	164
spinal procedures	105

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	25
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

doctor visit	383
injections	134
minimally invasive procedures	87
nerve block	109
nerve procedures	87
pain management	222
spinal procedures	135

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	29
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

doctor visit	420
injections	147
minimally invasive procedures	43
nerve block	121
nerve procedures	43
pain management	191
spinal procedures	148

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	21
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

doctor visit	397
injections	86
minimally invasive procedures	39
nerve block	71
nerve procedures	39
pain management	126
spinal procedures	87

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	19
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

doctor visit	1027
injections	190
minimally invasive procedures	54
nerve block	138
nerve procedures	54
pain management	245
spinal procedures	191

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Jay Yang, MD, BS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Aaron Jay Yang, MD, BS treated as a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Nashville, TN were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration	21
doctor visit	413
injections	136
minimally invasive procedures	50
nerve block	97
nerve procedures	50
pain management	183
spinal procedures	133

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Jay Yang, MD, BS.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	190
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	56
85 and over	11
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	112

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Jay Yang, MD, BS From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aaron Jay Yang, MD, BS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	5
Dementia	4

Education & Training

He has a state license in Illinois.

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Aaron Jay Yang, MD, BS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Vanderbilt Orthopaedics

STAR PHYSICAL THERAPY LP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Aaron Jay Yang, MD, BS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Aaron Jay Yang, MD, BS from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Horizon Pharma plc	$429 RAYOS $429
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$123 RAYOS $123
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$110 Advanced Energy Hemostatic Device $110

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$663

Biography

Dr. Aaron Yang specializes in general practice, physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation), and pediatric sports medicine. His areas of expertise include pain management, spine problems, and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Yang is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).