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Dr. George Lungren Vestermark, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: hip problems, total joint replacement, shoulder replacement, and more.

10995 N. Allisonville Road Suite 102
Fishers, IN 46038

(317) 275-6191

Dr. George Lungren Vestermark, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Fishers, IN specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. George Lungren Vestermark, MD is affiliated with IU Health North Hospital, OrthoIndy, Ascension St. Vincent Carmel, Ascension, Indiana University Health, Independent Physicians, CUTTING EDGE PHYSICAL THERAPY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP and ORTHOPAEDICS-INDIANAPOLIS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

10995 N. Allisonville Road Suite 102
Fishers, IN 46038

Address:

288 East 175th Street
Westfield, IN 46074

Address:

8450 Northwest Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46278

Some issues Dr. George Lungren Vestermark, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News

“Dr. George Vestermark has joined the OrthoIndy orthopedic group.”—"Local business news", Daily Journal, August 2019

hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	34
reconstructive surgery	34

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

aspiration	31
doctor visit	100
injections	31
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	61
reconstructive surgery	61

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	42
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

aspiration	166
doctor visit	369
injections	166
joint surgery	45
lower extremity surgery	45
musculoskeletal imaging	113
reconstructive surgery	45
X-rays	113

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	45
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

aspiration	372
doctor visit	1108
injections	372
joint surgery	250
lower extremity surgery	250
musculoskeletal imaging	384
reconstructive surgery	250
X-rays	384

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Lungren Vestermark, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George Lungren Vestermark, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Fishers, IN were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	189
doctor visit	527
hospital care	10
injections	189
inpatient care	10
joint surgery	97
lower extremity surgery	97
musculoskeletal imaging	248
reconstructive surgery	97
X-rays	248

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Lungren Vestermark, MD.

**Gender**
Female	46
Male	27

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	57
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	21
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Lungren Vestermark, MD From 2018 - 2021

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

Hypertension	21
High Cholesterol	19
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	9
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	4
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. George Lungren Vestermark, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Carolinas Medical Center. He is certified by the The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Carolinas Medical Center

Board Certification: The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George Lungren Vestermark, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

IU Health North Hospital

OrthoIndy

Ascension St. Vincent Carmel

Ascension

Indiana University Health

Independent Physicians

CUTTING EDGE PHYSICAL THERAPY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

ORTHOPAEDICS-INDIANAPOLIS INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. George Lungren Vestermark, 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.	$16,943 ACTIS $2,060	RECLAIM $1,319	Velys $101	$13,464
Stryker Corporation	$3,283 Mako $1,901	TRIATHLON $1,006	Mobile Bearing Hip System $129	BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $94	ACCOLADE $63	Other $90
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$599 Persona $301	Extremities $144	ROSA-Knee $88	Ankle Fix Plates and Instruments $27	Comp Reverse Humeral Tray $20	Other $18
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$434 ATTUNE $130	ACTIS $35	TFN ADVANCED $34	$234
Peerless Surgical Inc.	$247 $247
Other	$429 Palacos $116	PREVENA $98	CoolSeal Generator $13	FOOTANDANKLE $11	$192

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$13,368
Travel and Lodging	$4,629
Food and Beverage	$3,709
Education	$231

Biography

Dr. George Vestermark practices adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery in Indianapolis, IN. His education and training includes medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine and residency at Carolinas Medical Center. He has received distinctions including American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Resident Leadership Forum and Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor. Dr. Vestermark's professional affiliations include Ascension St. Vincent Carmel, OrthoIndy, and IU Health North Hospital.