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Dr. William Brien, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1983)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sarcoma (bone and soft tissue cancer)

444 S San Vicente Boulevard Mark Goodson Building, Suite 603
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(310) 967-1884

Dr. William Brien, MD is an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1983 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. William Brien, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

Address:

444 S San Vicente Boulevard Mark Goodson Building, Suite 603
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Address:

8700 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048

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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.

In The News

“CHI St. Luke's Health-Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center has named Dr. William Brien as its vice president of medical operations and chief clinical officer, effective Dec. 9.”—"People in Business", Houston Chronicle, November 2015

aspiration	81
doctor visit	285
injections	81

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

aspiration	46
doctor visit	307
injections	46

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

doctor visit	14

doctor visit	18

doctor visit	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2019

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Brien, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA were aspiration and injections.

aspiration	63
doctor visit	158
injections	63

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2019

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	48
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	25

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brien, MD From 2013 - 2019

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Brien, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	23
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	4
Chronic Kidney Disease	4
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	6
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	5
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. William Brien, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1983. He is certified by the Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1983)

Board Certification: Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Cedars-Sinai

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
UOC USA INC	$241 U-Star II $138	U-Star II, Constrained Liner $103
Inari Medical, Inc.	$220 CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $220
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$32 KNEES $32
Stryker Corporation	$18 HIPS $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$511

Biography

Dr. William Brien practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Los Angeles, CA. He attended medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine.