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Dr. Gens Pierce Goodman, DO, FAAOS

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Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, spinal cord injury
5301 East Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Dr. Gens Pierce Goodman, DO, FAAOS is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Tucson, AZ specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Gens Pierce Goodman, DO, FAAOS is affiliated with Northwest Healthcare, Carondelet Health Network, Tucson Orthopaedic Institute, TMC Health, Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital, TUCSON ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION and Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital.

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Office Locations

Address:

5301 East Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Some issues Dr. Gens Pierce Goodman, DO, FAAOS 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.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

  • Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
  • Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
  • Spinal infections
  • Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gens Pierce Goodman, DO, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gens Pierce Goodman, DO, FAAOS treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Tucson, AZ were lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and aspiration.

aspiration 47
doctor visit 145
fracture surgery 10
hip imaging 15
hospital care 17
injections 47
inpatient care 17
joint surgery 50
lower extremity surgery 54
musculoskeletal imaging 15
reconstructive surgery 50
X-rays 15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gens Pierce Goodman, DO, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 30
Female 48
Ethnicity
Black / African American 2
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 54
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84 23
85 and over 9
Less than 65 6
65 to 74 31

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gens Pierce Goodman, DO, FAAOS From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gens Pierce Goodman, DO, FAAOS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 1
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 23
Atrial Fibrillation 2
Cancer 2
Dementia 6

Education & Training

Dr. Gens Pierce Goodman, DO, FAAOS graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. He has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: William Beaumont Army Medical Center

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gens Pierce Goodman, DO, FAAOS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwest Healthcare
Carondelet Health Network
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute
TMC Health
Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
TUCSON ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital

Insurance Information

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Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:
P3 Health Partners (BCBS Advantage)
Mercy Care Advantage
Bright Health Exclusive Carondelet Network
Arizona Foundation for Medical Care
Medicare Railroad
CareMore
(Bright Health) Clover Health Exclusive Medicare Advantage Carondelet Network
Coventry/First Health
Humana Medicare Advantage
United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus Campus
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gens Pierce Goodman, DO, FAAOS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $9,207 TRIATHLON
$2,710 		ACCOLADE
$1,775 		Mako
$1,472 		TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES
$767 		KNEES
$763 		Other
$1,720
Rattan and Associates $1,605
$1,605
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $800 KNEES
$381 		VerSys
$107 		Persona Revision
$91 		Persona
$79 		NCB Instruments/Plates/Screws
$74 		Other
$68
Zimmer Holding Inc $457 Knee
$457
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $286 Ortho-Knee
$104 		ATTUNE
$94 		Velys
$41 		Tissue Management
$19 		MONOVISC
$16 		Other
$12
Other $1,085 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES
$143 		Taylor Spatial Frame
$135 		Regeneten
$110 		SYNVISC-ONE
$109 		Freedom Wrist
$86 		Other
$502
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $8,642
Travel and Lodging $3,006
Education $1,792

Biography

Dr. Gens Goodman's specialty is adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He has indicated that his clinical interests include musculoskeletal problems. He is professionally affiliated with Carondelet Health Network, Northwest Healthcare, and Tucson Orthopaedic Institute. Dr. Goodman graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and then he performed his residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. Dr. Goodman speaks Spanish.

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