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Dr. Ernest Nicola Chisena, MD

(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedic Trauma

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Professional interests include: total joint replacement, musculoskeletal problems, trauma

4 Medical Park Drive
Malta, NY 12020

(518) 618-0743

Dr. Ernest Nicola Chisena, MD is an orthopedic traumatologist in Albany, NY specializing in orthopedic trauma. He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Ernest Nicola Chisena, MD is affiliated with St. Peter's Health Partners, 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:

4 Medical Park Drive
Malta, NY 12020

Some issues Dr. Ernest Nicola Chisena, 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.

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doctor visit	72
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	63

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	16
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

aspiration	14
doctor visit	220
fracture surgery	28
hospital care	110
injections	14
inpatient care	110
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	28
musculoskeletal imaging	59
open surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	14
spinal procedures	34
X-rays	93

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	55
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

aspiration	13
doctor visit	213
fracture surgery	17
hospital care	129
injections	13
inpatient care	129
lower extremity surgery	17
musculoskeletal imaging	46
spinal procedures	20
X-rays	66

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	62
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Dementia	35
Cancer	11

aspiration	56
doctor visit	478
fracture surgery	51
hospital care	195
injections	56
inpatient care	195
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	51
musculoskeletal imaging	118
open surgery	18
reconstructive surgery	18
spinal procedures	32
X-rays	150

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Nicola Chisena, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ernest Nicola Chisena, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Albany, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	245
fracture surgery	32
hospital care	117
injections	27
inpatient care	117
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	32
musculoskeletal imaging	75
open surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	16
spinal procedures	28
X-rays	103

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Nicola Chisena, MD.

**Gender**
Female	42
Male	28

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	53
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	13
75 to 84	15
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	28

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Nicola Chisena, MD From 2018 - 2021

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

Hypertension	22
High Cholesterol	20
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	3
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Ernest Nicola Chisena, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. 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 New York.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Residency: Albany Medical Center

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2020)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ernest Nicola Chisena, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Peter's Health Partners

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. Ernest Nicola Chisena, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ernest Nicola Chisena, 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. Ernest Nicola Chisena, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$1,919 ACTIS $750	$1,168
Prodigy Surgical Distribution, Inc.	$1,264 $1,264
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,253 Persona $564	Arcos $202	Avenir $163	XtraFix $90	Affixus $73	Other $162
Stryker Corporation	$1,099 ADAPT $463	T2 $206	Pelvis II $156	T2 ALPHA $143	DERMACELL $54	Other $78
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$851 ACTIS $366	NA $250	TFN ADVANCED $119	DHS $49	VA-LCP $23	Other $43
Other	$874 OVOMotion $149	DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS TRAUMA MINI FRAGMENT $138	V.A.C. VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE $118	REDAPT Revision Hip System $87	AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $86	Other $296

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,339
Travel and Lodging	$2,708
Consulting Fee	$900
Education	$312

Biography

Dr. Ernest Chisena, who practices in Albany, NY, Saratoga Springs, NY, and Malta, NY, is a medical specialist in orthopedic trauma. Dr. Chisena is conversant in Italian. His clinical interests include total joint replacement, musculoskeletal problems, and orthopedic surgery. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Albany Medical Center, St. Peter's Health Partners, and The Bone & Joint Center. Before completing his residency at Albany Medical Center, Dr. Chisena attended medical school at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine.