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Erik Michael Ness, PA

Accepting New Patients

(Erik Ness, PA-C)

(12 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, non-surgical orthopedics

2301 E. Allegheny Avenue Mandel Pavilion
Philadelphia, PA 19134

(215) 926-3777

Erik Michael Ness, PA is in Philadelphia, PA specializing in sports medicine. Erik Michael Ness, PA is affiliated with Temple Health, TEMPLE PHYSICIANS INC and NOVACARE OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION EAST INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2301 E. Allegheny Avenue Mandel Pavilion
Philadelphia, PA 19134

Address:

11000 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19116

Some issues Erik Michael Ness, PA 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.

aspiration	57
doctor visit	78
injections	57

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	63
doctor visit	98
injections	63

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	95
doctor visit	135
injections	95

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	110
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	133
doctor visit	159
injections	133

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	0
Hispanic	65
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	146
doctor visit	197
injections	146

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	185
doctor visit	196
injections	185

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	68
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	200
doctor visit	197
injections	200

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	73
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	140
doctor visit	103
injections	140

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	288
doctor visit	274
injections	288

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Erik Michael Ness, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Erik Michael Ness, PA treated as in Philadelphia, PA were aspiration and injections.

aspiration	145
doctor visit	160
injections	145

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Erik Michael Ness, PA.

**Gender**
Female	64
Male	40

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	36
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	49
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	39

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Erik Michael Ness, PA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Erik Michael Ness, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Erik Michael Ness, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Temple Health

TEMPLE PHYSICIANS INC

NOVACARE OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION EAST INC

Ratings & Reviews

Erik Michael Ness, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Erik Michael Ness, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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Biography

Mr. Erik Ness practices sports medicine. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Mr. Ness has indicated that his clinical interests include musculoskeletal problems and non-surgical orthopedics. He has received distinctions including Winner, Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Medical Knowledge Bowl; Dean's Scholarship; and Representative, Physician Assistants National Knowledge Bowl. He is affiliated with Temple Health. Yext reports that Mr. Ness is accepting new patients at his office in Philadelphia, PA.