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Dr. Jason Alexander Grassbaugh, MD

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(9 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and General Practice

Dartmouth Medical School (2003)

Professional interests include: replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement)

1608 S. J Street 4th Floor
Tacoma, WA 98405

(253) 274-7504

Dr. Jason Alexander Grassbaugh, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA specializing in sports medicine, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. He graduated from Dartmouth Medical School in 2003 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Jason Alexander Grassbaugh, MD is affiliated with Franciscan Medical Group and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

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1608 S. J Street 4th Floor
Tacoma, WA 98405

Some issues Dr. Jason Alexander Grassbaugh, MD can help you with:

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.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2022 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason Alexander Grassbaugh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jason Alexander Grassbaugh, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA were aspiration and injections.

aspiration	22
doctor visit	74
injections	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2022 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Alexander Grassbaugh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	3
Female	4

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

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	3

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Alexander Grassbaugh, MD From 2022 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jason Alexander Grassbaugh, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	7
High Cholesterol	6
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	2
Depression	3
Chronic Kidney Disease	2
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	2
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	1
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Jason Alexander Grassbaugh, MD graduated from Dartmouth Medical School in 2003. He completed residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: Dartmouth Medical School (2003)

Residency: Madigan Army Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jason Alexander Grassbaugh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Franciscan Medical Group

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jason Alexander Grassbaugh, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.56 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jason Alexander Grassbaugh, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tacoma, WA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-02