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Dr. Yuji Umeda, MD, PhD

(20 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

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

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code A40
Cleveland, OH 44195

(216) 444-2606

Dr. Yuji Umeda, MD, PhD is an orthopedist in East Cleveland, OH specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Yuji Umeda, MD, PhD is affiliated with Euclid Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, Strongsville Family Health & Surgery Center, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and Lutheran Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

13951 Terrace Road
East Cleveland, OH 44112

Address:

16761 S Park Center
Strongsville, OH 44136

Address:

1730 W 25th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113

Address:

18901 Lakeshore Boulevard
Euclid, OH 44119

Address:

6543 Longridge Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code A40
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Yuji Umeda, MD, PhD can help you with:

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.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

Ice and rest
Exercise and physical therapy
Over-the-counter pain medications
Corticosteroid injections
Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

aspiration	92
doctor visit	378
hospital care	121
injections	120
inpatient care	121

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	120
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	44
Less than 65	92

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

aspiration	37
doctor visit	383
hospital care	140
injections	55
inpatient care	140

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	107
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	42
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

aspiration	44
doctor visit	398
hospital care	171
injections	68
inpatient care	171

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	204
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	342
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	86
Less than 65	170

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

aspiration	93
doctor visit	493
injections	123

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	101
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	45
Less than 65	103

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

aspiration	79
doctor visit	582
hospital care	136
injections	97
inpatient care	136

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	98
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	49
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

aspiration	77
doctor visit	434
hospital care	133
injections	114
inpatient care	133

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	92
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	47
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

aspiration	36
doctor visit	431
hospital care	133
injections	48
inpatient care	133

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	83
Hispanic	11
Asian	11
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	41
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

aspiration	37
doctor visit	328
hospital care	137
injections	61
inpatient care	137

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	51
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

aspiration	121
doctor visit	766
hospital care	233
injections	234
inpatient care	233

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yuji Umeda, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Yuji Umeda, MD, PhD treated as an orthopedist in East Cleveland, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, injections and aspiration.

aspiration	68
doctor visit	466
hospital care	150
injections	103
inpatient care	150

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yuji Umeda, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	88
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	231
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	85
85 and over	40
Less than 65	74
65 to 74	147

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yuji Umeda, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	9
Dementia	13

Education & Training

He completed residency at Huron Hospital. He is certified by the Internal Medicine and has a state license in Ohio.

Residency: Huron Hospital (2009)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Yuji Umeda, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Euclid Hospital

Cleveland Clinic

Strongsville Family Health & Surgery Center

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Lutheran Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Yuji Umeda, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 20 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Yuji Umeda, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in East Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$674 XIAFLEX $674
AXOGEN	$444 AxoGuard Nerve Protector $233	AxoGuard Nerve Connector $115	NERVE CUFF $96
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$319 MITEK CRUCIATE+ $145	ARC $112	ORTHOVISC $23	MONOVISC $22	PEAK $16
Horizon Pharma plc	$231 KRYSTEXXA $231
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$197 External Fixation System $110	Recon-Upper Extremity Metal $87
Other	$1,166 Aptus $120	Equinoxe $106	BEXSERO $97	SNaP $91	SBO-HPS $80	Other $672

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,992
Education	$40

Biography

Dr. Yuji Umeda is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in East Cleveland, OH, Strongsville, OH, and Cleveland, OH. Dr. Umeda's medical residency was performed at Huron Hospital. His clinical interests include knee arthritis, leg pain, and general orthopedics. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is conversant in Japanese. Dr. Umeda is affiliated with Euclid Hospital, Lutheran Hospital, and Strongsville Family Health & Surgery Center.