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Dr. Brandon Edwin Gough, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Creighton University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cancer, knee revision, coronary artery disease, and more.

8573 East Princess Drive Suite 221
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

(602) 359-3088

Dr. Brandon Edwin Gough, MD is an orthopedist in Scottsdale, AZ specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. Brandon Edwin Gough, MD is affiliated with Abrazo Health and Abrazo Scottsdale Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

20401 N 73rd Street Suite 155
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Address:

8573 East Princess Drive Suite 221
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Some issues Dr. Brandon Edwin Gough, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

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.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

aspiration	39
doctor visit	125
hip imaging	69
injections	39
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	31
musculoskeletal imaging	97
pelvic imaging	78
reconstructive surgery	31
X-rays	175

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	107
doctor visit	347
hip imaging	188
injections	107
joint surgery	66
lower extremity surgery	66
musculoskeletal imaging	360
pelvic imaging	190
reconstructive surgery	66
X-rays	550

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	27
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

aspiration	104
doctor visit	581
hip imaging	202
injections	104
joint surgery	164
lower extremity surgery	164
musculoskeletal imaging	446
pelvic imaging	255
reconstructive surgery	164
X-rays	701

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	460

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	766
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	518
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	50
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

aspiration	131
doctor visit	601
injections	131
joint surgery	191
lower extremity surgery	191
musculoskeletal imaging	362
pelvic imaging	75
reconstructive surgery	191
X-rays	437

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	25
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

aspiration	124
doctor visit	658
injections	124
joint surgery	197
lower extremity surgery	197
musculoskeletal imaging	342
pelvic imaging	103
reconstructive surgery	197
X-rays	445

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	349
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	14
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

aspiration	57
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	46
doctor visit	416
injections	57
joint surgery	152
lower extremity surgery	152
musculoskeletal imaging	104
pelvic imaging	88
reconstructive surgery	152
X-rays	192

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

aspiration	20
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	165
doctor visit	376
injections	20
joint surgery	263
lower extremity surgery	263
reconstructive surgery	263

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	14
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	3
Cancer	9

aspiration	36
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	129
doctor visit	334
injections	36
joint surgery	208
lower extremity surgery	208
musculoskeletal imaging	41
reconstructive surgery	208
X-rays	40

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

aspiration	31
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	149
doctor visit	351
injections	31
joint surgery	204
lower extremity surgery	204
musculoskeletal imaging	46
pelvic imaging	11
reconstructive surgery	204
X-rays	57

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Edwin Gough, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brandon Edwin Gough, MD treated as an orthopedist in Scottsdale, AZ were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration	72
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	122
doctor visit	421
hip imaging	153
injections	72
joint surgery	164
lower extremity surgery	164
musculoskeletal imaging	226
pelvic imaging	114
reconstructive surgery	164
X-rays	326

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Edwin Gough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	331
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	104
85 and over	13
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	231

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Edwin Gough, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brandon Edwin Gough, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	7
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Brandon Edwin Gough, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. He has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brandon Edwin Gough, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Abrazo Health

Abrazo Scottsdale Campus

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$293,004 ACCOLADE $96,399	TRIDENT $83,898	HIPS $29,101	Mako $22,965	KNEES $15,685	Other $44,957
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$21,439 VERILAST Knees $6,210	Journey II BCS $1,406	VERILAST Hips $1,198	Journey II CR $1,055	Journey II $259	Other $11,311
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$13,423 ROSA $9,905	ROSA-Knee $1,333	Persona $584	$1,601
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc	$2,401 KNEES $1,081	MPO Medial Pivot Knee $788	HIPS $256	GUARDIAN $153	Prophecy $124
Think Surgical, Inc.	$2,289 Tsolution One Surgical System $2,289
Other	$8,113 Zynrelef $2,000	VERASENSE $1,694	Velys $352	Joint Implants $287	PlasmaBlade $269	Other $3,512

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$244,425
Travel and Lodging	$75,422
Food and Beverage	$18,985
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,444
Education	$393

Biography

Dr. Brandon Gough is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: hip replacement, knee problems, and knee replacement. Dr. Gough is affiliated with Abrazo Health.