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Dr. Alexander Harbin, MD

(26 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedic Trauma

University of Kansas School of Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: revision hip arthroplasty, musculoskeletal problems, knee revision, and more.

3757 Carman Road Suite 104
Schenectady, NY 12303

(518) 831-2957

Dr. Alexander Harbin, MD is an orthopedic traumatologist in Albany, NY specializing in orthopedic trauma. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Alexander Harbin, MD is affiliated with St. Peter's Health Partners, St. Peter's Hospital, Albany Medical Center, The Bone & Joint Center, Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center, Center for Advanced Ambulatory Surgery and CAPITAL REGION ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, PC.

Office Locations

Address:

1367 Washington Avenue Suite 200
Albany, NY 12206

Address:

146 Jefferson Heights Suite 101
Catskill, NY 12414

Address:

3757 Carman Road Suite 104
Schenectady, NY 12303

Address:

4 Medical Park Drive Suite 200
Malta, NY 12020

Some issues Dr. Alexander Harbin, MD 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 (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Roberts will be accompanied by fellow Bone & Joint surgeons Dr. Alexander Harbin and Dr. Marc Fuchs, as well as Dr. Jonathon Gainor and Dr. William O'Connor from OrthoNY.”—"Capital Region healthcare professionals to handle 'Operation Walk Albany' in Cuba", Troy Record, November 2019

“Roberts was accompanied by fellow Bone & Joint surgeons Dr. Alexander Harbin and Dr. Marc Fuchs, as well as Dr. Jonathon Gainor and Dr. William O'Connor from OrthoNY.”—"Area healthcare professionals perform surgeries in Cuba", The Saratogian, November 2019

"https://www.theboneandjointcenter.com/about/news-events/bone-joint-center-s-dr-alexander-harbin-discussed-benefits-partial-knee", The Bone & Joint Center

aspiration	13
doctor visit	131
injections	13
musculoskeletal imaging	26
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	41

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

aspiration	102
doctor visit	456
hospital care	16
injections	102
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	72
lower extremity surgery	72
musculoskeletal imaging	137
pelvic imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	72
spinal procedures	40
X-rays	200

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	36
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

aspiration	160
doctor visit	609
hospital care	13
injections	160
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	112
lower extremity surgery	112
musculoskeletal imaging	203
pelvic imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	112
spinal procedures	45
X-rays	265

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	41
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

aspiration	172
doctor visit	567
injections	172
joint surgery	74
lower extremity surgery	74
musculoskeletal imaging	158
pelvic imaging	26
reconstructive surgery	74
spinal procedures	52
X-rays	238

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	34
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

aspiration	364
doctor visit	1281
hip imaging	36
hospital care	34
injections	364
inpatient care	34
joint surgery	222
lower extremity surgery	222
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	65
musculoskeletal imaging	514
pelvic imaging	70
reconstructive surgery	222
spinal procedures	190
X-rays	709

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Harbin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexander Harbin, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Albany, NY were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	162
doctor visit	611
hip imaging	36
hospital care	21
injections	162
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	120
lower extremity surgery	120
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	65
musculoskeletal imaging	209
pelvic imaging	33
reconstructive surgery	120
spinal procedures	69
X-rays	291

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Harbin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	132
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	11
75 to 84	40
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	73

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Harbin, MD From 2017 - 2021

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

Hypertension	26
High Cholesterol	24
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	3
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Alexander Harbin, MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at Albany Medical Center. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Kansas.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (2011)

Residency: Albany Medical Center (2016)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2019)

Licensed In: Kansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alexander Harbin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Peter's Health Partners

St. Peter's Hospital

Albany Medical Center

The Bone & Joint Center

Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center

Center for Advanced Ambulatory Surgery

CAPITAL REGION ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alexander Harbin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 26 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alexander Harbin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Albany, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$5,252 ATTUNE $3,324	ACTIS $680	Orthopedics $330	CORAIL $182	S-ROM $74	Other $661
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$3,742 Persona $942	Product Portfolio $567	ROSA-Knee $324	Robotics-Knees $222	ROSA $149	Other $1,539
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$3,526 HP PARTIAL $1,936	CORAIL $1,563	$26
Stryker Corporation	$1,839 MAKOplasty $669	TRIATHLON $448	Mako $318	Variax $276	ACCOLADE $129
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$1,187 Journey II BCS $1,187
Other	$841 Trauma $272	VAC THERAPY $189	ATTUNE $123	Knee $78	Biologics-Citrate Dextrose Sln $43	Other $136

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$9,349
Food and Beverage	$6,709
Education	$330

Research Payments

Dr. Alexander Harbin, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $11,407.

Biography

Dr. Alexander Harbin is a specialist in orthopedic trauma. His areas of expertise include the following: revision hip arthroplasty, musculoskeletal problems, and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Harbin is professionally affiliated with Albany Medical Center, St. Peter's Health Partners, and The Bone & Joint Center. Before completing his residency at Albany Medical Center, Dr. Harbin attended medical school at Albany Medical College and the University of Kansas School of Medicine.