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Dr. Mark Verdun, DO, PhD

Accepting New Patients

(53 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: knee pain, general orthopedics, hip pain, and more.

2422 Lake Avenue
Ashtabula, OH 44004

(440) 997-6969

Dr. Mark Verdun, DO, PhD is an orthopedist in Ashtabula, OH specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Mark Verdun, DO, PhD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Ashtabula Regional Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

2422 Lake Avenue
Ashtabula, OH 44004

Some issues Dr. Mark Verdun, DO, PhD 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.

Joint Aspiration

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

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	244
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	461
hospital care	19
injections	259
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	8
lower extremity surgery	7
minimally invasive procedures	11
nerve procedures	11
open surgery	10
upper extremity surgery	11

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	45
Less than 65	103

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

aspiration	235
doctor visit	499
hospital care	11
injections	252
inpatient care	11

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	47
Less than 65	100

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

aspiration	378
doctor visit	532
fracture surgery	9
hospital care	54
injections	399
inpatient care	54
joint surgery	8
lower extremity surgery	18
reconstructive surgery	9

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	580

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	830
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	130
Less than 65	208

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

aspiration	384
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	780
hospital care	29
injections	402
inpatient care	29
joint surgery	22
lower extremity surgery	21
nerve procedures	14
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	23
upper extremity surgery	14

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	466
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	56
Less than 65	95

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

aspiration	368
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	777
fracture surgery	10
hospital care	45
injections	385
inpatient care	45
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	23
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	17

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	510
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	65
Less than 65	97

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

aspiration	335
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	773
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	49
injections	368
inpatient care	49
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	27
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	17

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	507
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	66
Less than 65	81

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

aspiration	314
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	710
hospital care	35
injections	344
inpatient care	35
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	28
nerve procedures	15
open surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	30
upper extremity surgery	15

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	491
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	65
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

aspiration	193
decompression surgery	10
doctor visit	312
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	67
injections	210
inpatient care	67
joint surgery	10
lower extremity surgery	25
nerve procedures	10
open surgery	9
reconstructive surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	10

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	74
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

aspiration	312
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	24
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	1051
fracture surgery	44
hospital care	143
injections	344
inpatient care	143
joint surgery	38
lower extremity surgery	72
nerve procedures	29
open surgery	39
reconstructive surgery	39
upper extremity surgery	29

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Verdun, DO, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark Verdun, DO, PhD treated as an orthopedist in Ashtabula, OH were injections, aspiration, inpatient care and hospital care.

aspiration	308
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	24
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	657
fracture surgery	18
hospital care	50
injections	330
inpatient care	50
joint surgery	20
lower extremity surgery	30
minimally invasive procedures	11
nerve procedures	16
open surgery	17
reconstructive surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Verdun, DO, PhD.

**Gender**
Female	262
Male	158

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	392
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	54
75 to 84	117
Less than 65	81
65 to 74	167

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Verdun, DO, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Verdun, DO, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	6
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Mark Verdun, DO, PhD graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at South Pointe Hospital. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2000)

Residency: South Pointe Hospital (2006)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark Verdun, DO, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark Verdun, DO, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 53 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark Verdun, DO, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ashtabula, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark Verdun, DO, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$4,928 $4,928
ROCK MEDICAL ORTHOPEDICS, INC.	$1,909 $1,909
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$693 Orthopaedics $680	ORTHOVISC $13
Novo Nordisk Inc	$464 Victoza $266	Tresiba $98	Saxenda $32	NovoLog $18	$49
Ramsay Medical, Inc	$200 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE ARTHROPLASTY $200
Other	$1,110 EUFLEXXA $153	BREO $91	OFIRMEV $71	AQUAMANTYS $66	KNEES $61	Other $669

**Types of Payments**
Education	$5,045
Travel and Lodging	$2,297
Food and Beverage	$1,962

Biography

Dr. Mark Verdun's specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Verdun's areas of expertise include the following: knee arthritis, general orthopedics, and knee ligament injury. He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic. Before performing his residency at South Pointe Hospital, Dr. Verdun attended Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school. Dr. Verdun is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Ashtabula, OH.

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