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Dr. William Bennett Geissler, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma

Tulane University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: arthroscopic surgery, musculoskeletal problems, upper extremity problems, and more.

1410 E Woodrow Wilson Avenue Suite D
Jackson, MS 39216

(601) 984-5144

Dr. William Bennett Geissler, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Jackson, MS specializing in sports medicine, hand surgery and orthopedic trauma. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. William Bennett Geissler, MD is affiliated with University of Mississippi Medical Center and STATE OF MISSISSIPPI - UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER.

Office Locations

Address:

1410 E Woodrow Wilson Avenue Suite D
Jackson, MS 39216

Address:

2500 N. State Street
Jackson, MS 39216

Address:

326 Commerce Center Drive
Ridgeland, MS 39157

Some issues Dr. William Bennett Geissler, 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.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

In The News

“Dr. William Geissler of the University of Mississippi Medical Center said Polynice will have 4-to-6 months of rehabilitation after surgery to remove lose cartilage fragments and repair a torn...”—"Rebels Polynice out for season", Sarasota Herald-Tribune, November 2008

aspiration	128
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	27
decompression surgery	57
doctor visit	646
excision	10
immobilization	10
injections	127
joint surgery	176
lower extremity surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	140
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	36
upper extremity surgery	159

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	32
Less than 65	179

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

aspiration	124
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
decompression surgery	52
doctor visit	651
immobilization	14
injections	123
joint surgery	128
lower extremity surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	97
nerve procedures	14
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	31
upper extremity surgery	129

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	27
Less than 65	172

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

aspiration	101
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
decompression surgery	73
doctor visit	671
immobilization	14
injections	100
joint surgery	104
minimally invasive procedures	70
nerve procedures	40
open surgery	39
reconstructive surgery	34
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	162

**Gender**
Male	378
Female	606

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	628
Black	334
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	62
Less than 65	378

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

aspiration	125
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
decompression surgery	54
doctor visit	678
immobilization	10
injections	124
joint surgery	118
minimally invasive procedures	88
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	30
upper extremity surgery	134

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	174
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	32
Less than 65	188

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

aspiration	132
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	30
decompression surgery	81
doctor visit	750
immobilization	28
injections	144
joint surgery	135
minimally invasive procedures	99
nerve procedures	41
open surgery	40
reconstructive surgery	36
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	192

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	28
Less than 65	176

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

aspiration	115
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	35
decompression surgery	73
doctor visit	728
excision	14
fracture surgery	14
immobilization	12
injections	133
joint surgery	172
minimally invasive procedures	123
nerve procedures	27
open surgery	41
reconstructive surgery	49
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	230

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	197
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	30
Less than 65	184

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

aspiration	117
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	65
doctor visit	713
excision	10
injections	129
joint surgery	111
minimally invasive procedures	72
nerve procedures	36
open surgery	35
reconstructive surgery	39
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	165

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	30
Less than 65	172

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

aspiration	126
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	9
decompression surgery	69
doctor visit	607
excision	10
immobilization	9
injections	152
joint surgery	90
minimally invasive procedures	57
nerve procedures	51
open surgery	50
reconstructive surgery	33
upper extremity surgery	140

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	35
Less than 65	138

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

aspiration	272
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	47
decompression surgery	61
doctor visit	1325
excision	11
injections	343
joint surgery	163
minimally invasive procedures	103
nerve procedures	62
open surgery	61
reconstructive surgery	60
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	242

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bennett Geissler, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Bennett Geissler, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Jackson, MS were upper extremity surgery, injections, aspiration and joint surgery.

aspiration	138
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	25
decompression surgery	65
doctor visit	755
excision	11
fracture surgery	14
immobilization	14
injections	154
joint surgery	136
lower extremity surgery	19
minimally invasive procedures	96
nerve procedures	33
open surgery	35
reconstructive surgery	39
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	176

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bennett Geissler, MD.

**Gender**
Female	271
Male	175

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	86
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	281
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	27
75 to 84	82
Less than 65	158
65 to 74	178

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bennett Geissler, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Bennett Geissler, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	6
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. William Bennett Geissler, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery and has a state license in Mississippi.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery

Licensed In: Mississippi

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Bennett Geissler, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Mississippi Medical Center

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI - UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. William Bennett Geissler, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Veterans Administration, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicaid, Cigna, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Molina Healthcare, Medicare - Fee For Service, Interlink Health Services - Transplant Services, Railroad Medicare - Fee for Service, Hattiesburg Clinic Professional Association - MPCN, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Mississippi Health Partners (MHP) - Family Medicine Only, OptumHealth Care Solutions, Inc. - Transplant Services, Mississippi State Hospital, Mississippi Department of Rehab Services (MDRS), Shared Health Mississippi, Ambetter - Magnolia Health Plan, Cenpatico - Behavioral Health, Mississippi State and School Employees' Health Insurance Plan (AHS Network administered by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi), Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN), North Mississippi Health Link, LifeTrac - Transplant Services, Always Care, PPO Plus, LLC/Zelis/Stratose and Always Care - Dental & Vision.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. William Bennett Geissler, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

WellCare Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Veterans Administration

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicaid

Cigna

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Molina Healthcare

Medicare - Fee For Service

Interlink Health Services - Transplant Services

Railroad Medicare - Fee for Service

Hattiesburg Clinic Professional Association - MPCN

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi

Mississippi Health Partners (MHP) - Family Medicine Only

OptumHealth Care Solutions, Inc. - Transplant Services

Mississippi State Hospital

Mississippi Department of Rehab Services (MDRS)

Shared Health Mississippi

Ambetter - Magnolia Health Plan

Cenpatico - Behavioral Health

Mississippi State and School Employees' Health Insurance Plan (AHS Network administered by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi)

Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN)

North Mississippi Health Link

LifeTrac - Transplant Services

Always Care

PPO Plus, LLC/Zelis/Stratose

Always Care - Dental & Vision

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
ACUMED LLC	$2,688,664 Shoulder $683,843	Total Wrist Fusion Plating System $553,940	Screw & Pin $552,897	Scapula Plating System $282,277	Hand & Wrist $170,374	Other $445,333
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$1,084,695 TSSM - Total Shoulder System Metal $479,128	Reverse Shoulder $132,835	FIN-LOCK $128,936	PROXIMAL HUIMERAL FRACTURE PLATE $112,341	Proximal Humeral Fracture Plate $63,326	Other $168,129
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$391,667 TITAN $276,282	RSS $97,305	Twinfix $6,157	TITAN Shoulder $4,882	TITAN TOTAL SHOULDER SYSTEM $615	Other $6,426
Medartis Inc.	$226,870 Aptus $226,870
Arthrex, Inc.	$174,447 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $21,140	ARTHREX $2,435	$150,872
Other	$143,193 Recon-Upper Extremity Metal $47,597	OsteoCentric 4.0 x 130mm LOCKING BONE SCREW FASTENER ST $18,134	WristMotion $12,347	Titan-Shoulder $11,649	Freedom Wrist $10,770	Other $42,696

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$3,583,757
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$623,914
Consulting Fee	$248,732
Travel and Lodging	$199,222
Food and Beverage	$32,786
Other	$21,125

Biography

Dr. William Geissler is an orthopedic trauma, hand surgery, and sports medicine specialist in Jackson, MS and Ridgeland, MS. Dr. Geissler has a special interest in arthroscopic surgery, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and hand problems. He is affiliated with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. After completing medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He usually honors Coventry, CorVel, and Aetna, in addition to other insurance carriers. He has received the following distinctions: Best Doctors in America in Hand Surgery and Best Doctors in America in Orthopaedic Surgery. According to University of Mississippi Medical Center, Dr. Geissler is currently accepting new patients at his office in Jackson, MS.