Dr. Alexander Christ, M.D.
Contact & Location
770-219-9004
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Weston, FL 33331
Dr. Christ performs more knee replacement procedures than 25% of orthopedic surgeons in Georgia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #152 of 203 ranked knee surgeons in Georgia.
About Dr. Christ
Practice. Dr. Alexander Christ is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dawsonville, Georgia. The latest annual CMS data records 17 knee replacements. That is #152 in Georgia for knee replacement. Dr. Christ also holds credentials in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery. A Medicare provider since 2019.
Trend. Dr. Christ first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 17 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Dr. Christ practices across state lines. Dr. Christ also holds hospital privileges in GA and FL, a practice that extends beyond Georgia.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 17 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Christ Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Joint ReplacementA practical checklist of questions covering experience, technique, hospital choice, and recovery expectations to discuss during your surgical consultation.
Rehabilitation Roadmap: Your Complete Recovery GuideA structured physical therapy progression from the first post-op exercises through full strength and mobility restoration over 3 to 6 months.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after knee replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full knee replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Christ
How does Dr. Christ's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Christ has performed 17 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Georgia average is 55 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Christ ranks #189 out of 245 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Christ perform?
Dr. Christ's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 17 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Christ's practice located?
Dr. Christ practices in Dawsonville, Georgia. The office is located at 22 Prestige Ln Ste 100, Dawsonville, GA 30534. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Christ for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Christ represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Christ's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 70 procedures against the 17 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Which hospitals is Dr. Christ affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Christ is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc, Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin. Dr. Christ maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Christ practices?
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Cleveland Clinic Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin (5 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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