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Dr. Joseph Denis Schirmers, MD

(Joseph Schirmers, MD)

(176 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Minnesota Medical School (2013)

Professional interests include: arthritis, hip revision, knee replacement, and more.

14655 Galaxie Avenue Allina Health Apple Valley Clinic
Apple Valley, MN 55124

(952) 946-9777

Dr. Joseph Denis Schirmers, MD is an orthopedist in Apple Valley, MN specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2013 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Joseph Denis Schirmers, MD is affiliated with Allina Health and Allina Health Apple Valley Clinic.

Office Locations

Address:

14655 Galaxie Avenue Allina Health Apple Valley Clinic
Apple Valley, MN 55124

Address:

35 State Avenue Allina Health Orthopedic, Podiatry, & Spine Clinic - Faribault, Sui...
Faribault, MN 55021

Address:

255 Smith Avenue N Nasseff Medical Center, Suite 210
St. Paul, MN 55102

Address:

8675 Valley Creek Road
Woodbury, MN 55125

Address:

1155 County Road E East Suite 200
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Some issues Dr. Joseph Denis Schirmers, 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.

doctor visit	19
joint surgery	33
lower extremity surgery	33
reconstructive surgery	33

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

aspiration	20
doctor visit	56
injections	20
joint surgery	68
lower extremity surgery	68
reconstructive surgery	68

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	12
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

aspiration	48
doctor visit	142
injections	48
musculoskeletal imaging	44
X-rays	44

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	11
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

aspiration	171
doctor visit	425
injections	171
joint surgery	58
lower extremity surgery	58
musculoskeletal imaging	130
reconstructive surgery	58
X-rays	130

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Denis Schirmers, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Denis Schirmers, MD treated as an orthopedist in Apple Valley, MN were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	79
doctor visit	162
injections	79
joint surgery	53
lower extremity surgery	53
musculoskeletal imaging	87
reconstructive surgery	53
X-rays	87

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Denis Schirmers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	30
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	2
75 to 84	10
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	19

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Denis Schirmers, MD From 2018 - 2021

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

Hypertension	20
High Cholesterol	15
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	8
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	7
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	1
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Denis Schirmers, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2013. He is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopedic surgery and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (2013)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopedic surgery

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Denis Schirmers, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allina Health

Allina Health Apple Valley Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph Denis Schirmers, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 176 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph Denis Schirmers, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Apple Valley, MN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$1,890 Mako $1,017	Insignia $711	T2 $54	Tritanium $48	ACCOLADE $37	Other $24
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$1,209 Navio Surgical System $758	VISIONAIRE $147	REAL INTELLIGENCE $130	POLARCUP $115	Journey II $44	Other $15
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$882 ACTIS $882
KCI USA, Inc.	$850 Bair Hugger Blankets $850

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,479
Food and Beverage	$1,502
Consulting Fee	$850

Biography

Dr. Joseph Schirmers' specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Schirmers include hip replacement, knee replacement, and hip revision. He is affiliated with Allina Health. Dr. Schirmers attended medical school at the University of Minnesota Medical School.