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John C. Baptiste, PA

(John Christopher Baptiste, PA-C)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

755 Memorial Parkway Building 200, Suite 201
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

(484) 526-1735

John C. Baptiste, PA is in Phillipsburg, NJ specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. John C. Baptiste, PA is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network, ST LUKES WARREN PHYSICIAN GROUP PC and ST LUKES PHYSICIAN GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

755 Memorial Parkway Building 200, Suite 201
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

Some issues John C. Baptiste, PA 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.

aspiration	21
doctor visit	38
injections	21

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	21
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	62
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	28
injections	28

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	22
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	40
reconstructive surgery	40

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	57

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

joint surgery	39
lower extremity surgery	39
reconstructive surgery	39

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

joint surgery	49
lower extremity surgery	49
reconstructive surgery	49

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	15
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

aspiration	77
doctor visit	18
injections	77
joint surgery	43
lower extremity surgery	43
reconstructive surgery	43

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by John C. Baptiste, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that John C. Baptiste, PA treated as in Phillipsburg, NJ were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, aspiration and lower extremity surgery.

aspiration	42
doctor visit	26
injections	42
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	42
reconstructive surgery	42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by John C. Baptiste, PA.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	16
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	16
85 and over	3
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	22

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by John C. Baptiste, PA From 2014 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that John C. Baptiste, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	7
Dementia	3

Education & Training

He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

John C. Baptiste, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Luke's University Health Network

ST LUKES WARREN PHYSICIAN GROUP PC

ST LUKES PHYSICIAN GROUP INC

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Biography

Mr. John Baptiste's area of specialization is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of particular interest for Mr. Baptiste include musculoskeletal problems. He is professionally affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network.