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Dr. John Sison Tipton, MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Sports Medicine and Family Medicine

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, fractures (broken bones), osteoporosis, and more.

611 Lindsay Street, 102 and 200 Suite 100
High Point, NC 27262

(336) 878-6520

Dr. John Sison Tipton, MD is a pediatric sports medicine specialist in High Point, NC specializing in pediatric sports medicine and family medicine. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2005 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. John Sison Tipton, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES.

Office Locations

Address:

4515 Premier Drive
High Point, NC 27265

Address:

611 Lindsay Street, 102 and 200 Suite 100
High Point, NC 27262

Some issues Dr. John Sison Tipton, 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.

aspiration	38
blood draw	138
doctor visit	485
injections	38
lab tests	377
musculoskeletal imaging	82
preventive care	23
thyroid function tests	64
X-rays	79

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	37
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

aspiration	87
blood draw	133
doctor visit	475
injections	87
lab tests	263
musculoskeletal imaging	107
preventive care	16
spinal procedures	23
thyroid function tests	18
X-rays	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	47
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

aspiration	256
doctor visit	540
hip imaging	27
injections	256
lab tests	18
musculoskeletal imaging	204
pelvic imaging	13
spinal procedures	31
X-rays	248

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	462

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	114
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

aspiration	202
doctor visit	526
injections	202
lab tests	36
musculoskeletal imaging	142
spinal procedures	43
thyroid function tests	8
X-rays	184

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	47
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

aspiration	252
doctor visit	522
injections	252
musculoskeletal imaging	132
spinal procedures	38
X-rays	169

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	44
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

aspiration	185
doctor visit	496
injections	185
musculoskeletal imaging	40
spinal procedures	42
X-rays	81

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	34
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

aspiration	124
doctor visit	449
injections	124
musculoskeletal imaging	14
spinal procedures	25
X-rays	38

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	33
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

aspiration	86
doctor visit	384
injections	86
musculoskeletal imaging	7
spinal procedures	28
X-rays	34

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	40
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	43
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

aspiration	131
doctor visit	914
injections	131
musculoskeletal imaging	57
spinal procedures	36
X-rays	92

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Sison Tipton, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Sison Tipton, MD treated as a pediatric sports medicine specialist in High Point, NC were lab tests, aspiration, injections and blood draw.

aspiration	151
blood draw	135
doctor visit	534
hip imaging	27
injections	151
lab tests	178
musculoskeletal imaging	90
pelvic imaging	13
preventive care	19
spinal procedures	34
thyroid function tests	31
X-rays	121

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sison Tipton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	203
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	39
75 to 84	76
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	92

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sison Tipton, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Sison Tipton, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	22
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. John Sison Tipton, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine American Board of Family Medicine, Sports Medicine and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: Memorial Hospital of South Bend (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine American Board of Family Medicine, Sports Medicine

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Sison Tipton, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$510 Prolia $158	EVENITY $125	$227
Radius Health, Inc.	$401 Tymlos $401
Lilly USA, LLC	$301 FORTEO $301
EISAI INC.	$125 Belviq $125
DJO, LLC	$88 $88
Other	$47 MONOVISC $36	Saxenda $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,223
Education	$250

Biography

Dr. John Tipton is a physician who specializes in family medicine and pediatric sports medicine. Dr. Tipton's areas of clinical interest consist of osteoporosis, preventive care, and fractures (broken bones). He is professionally affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. He attended medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.