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Dr. Joseph Mitchell IV, MD

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(343 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Professional interests include: knee pain, knee replacement, joint problems, and more.

200 W. Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

Dr. Joseph Mitchell IV, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in San Diego, CA specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Mitchell IV, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.

Office Locations

Address:

200 W. Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

Address:

6655 Alvarado Road
San Diego, CA 92120

Address:

9400 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

Some issues Dr. Joseph Mitchell IV, 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.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

joint surgery	49
lower extremity surgery	49
reconstructive surgery	49

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Mitchell IV, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Mitchell IV, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in San Diego, CA were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

aspiration	74
doctor visit	326
hospital care	13
injections	74
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	108
lower extremity surgery	108
reconstructive surgery	108
revision surgery	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Mitchell IV, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2
Female	4

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	4
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	4

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Mitchell IV, MD From 2020 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Mitchell IV, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

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

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Mitchell IV, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Residency: University of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Mitchell IV, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

Regents of the University of California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph Mitchell IV, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.72 out of 5 stars based on 343 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph Mitchell IV, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$3,123 Mako $2,854	ACCOLADE $151	Insignia $77	TRIATHLON $41
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,415 Avenir $872	Persona The Personalized Knee OsseoTi $133	mymobility Platform $132	Persona $95	Robotics-Knees $94	Other $90
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$329 ATTUNE $29	$300
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$205 ATTUNE $87	Velys $84	$34
Globus Medical, Inc.	$154 Excelsius GPS $154
Other	$108 Palacos $108

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,805
Travel and Lodging	$2,133
Education	$395

Biography

Dr. Joseph Mitchell is a physician who specializes in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Dr. Mitchell's clinical interests include joint problems. He is affiliated with Regents of the University of California.