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Dr. Jennifer Lynne Halpern, MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1999)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, bone tumor, sarcoma (bone and soft tissue cancer), and more.

1215 21st Avenue South Suites 3200 and 4200
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 322-3000

Dr. Jennifer Lynne Halpern, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Nashville, TN specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1999 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Jennifer Lynne Halpern, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Office Locations

Address:

1215 21st Avenue South Suites 3200 and 4200
Nashville, TN 37232

Address:

3601 Tvc
Nashville, TN 37232

Some issues Dr. Jennifer Lynne Halpern, 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.

doctor visit	123

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

doctor visit	132

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	28

doctor visit	132

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	118

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

doctor visit	123

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	57

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	30

doctor visit	108

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	31

doctor visit	117
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	32

doctor visit	114
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	31

doctor visit	83

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	29

doctor visit	152

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Lynne Halpern, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Lynne Halpern, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Nashville, TN were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	122
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Lynne Halpern, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	47
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Lynne Halpern, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	22
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Jennifer Lynne Halpern, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1999. She completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2006)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2009)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jennifer Lynne Halpern, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

Ratings & Reviews

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jennifer Lynne Halpern, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$141 None $122	SPY-PHI SYSTEM $19
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$118 EXPEDIUM $118
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$36 $36
BIOVENTUS LLC	$21 Exogen $21

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$316

Biography

Dr. Jennifer Halpern is a specialist in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Her areas of expertise include the following: bone tumor, soft tissue tumor, and sarcoma (bone and soft tissue cancer). Dr. Halpern studied medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Her training includes a residency program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.