Dr. Charles Hope, M.D.
Contact & Location
912-644-5300
Savannah, GA 31405
Statesboro, GA 30458
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Claxton, GA 30417
Metter, GA 30439
Dr. Hope performs more knee replacement procedures than 97% of orthopedic surgeons in Georgia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #6 of 203 ranked knee surgeons in Georgia.
About Dr. Hope
Practice. Dr. Charles Hope is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Savannah, Georgia. The latest annual CMS data records 148 knee replacements and 86 hip replacements, 234 procedures in all. That is #6 in Georgia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 381 in 2013 and stands at 234 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 148 procedures is more than 3x the national average of 45. That is #183 nationally.
Local context. Savannah has 18 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Hope also holds hospital privileges in GA and SC, a practice that extends beyond Georgia.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 122 | 259 |
| 2014 | 96 | 249 |
| 2015 | 74 | 234 |
| 2016 | 70 | 189 |
| 2017 | 82 | 217 |
| 2018 | 94 | 226 |
| 2019 | 110 | 194 |
| 2020 | 104 | 162 |
| 2021 | 89 | 191 |
| 2022 | 115 | 169 |
| 2023 | 89 | 166 |
| 2024 | 86 | 148 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Hope Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hope's recorded volume peaked at 381 procedures in 2013 and stood at 234 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hope
How does Dr. Hope's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Hope has performed 234 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 4x the Georgia average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Hope ranks #5 out of 245 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hope perform?
Dr. Hope's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (148 cases) and hip replacement (86 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Hope with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Hope ranks #6 in Georgia for knee replacement with 148 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 245 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Hope in Savannah?
Yes. There are 18 orthopedic surgeons in Savannah in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Georgia surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Hope 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Hope's total volume across all insurers at roughly 790 to 990 procedures against the 234 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.
Has Dr. Hope's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Hope's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 381 procedures in 2013 and was 234 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Hope perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hope's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (148 cases), hip replacement (86 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hope affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hope is affiliated with St Joseph'S Hospital - Savannah, Beaufort County Memorial Hospital, Optim Medical Center - Tattnall, Memorial Health University Medical Center, Candler Hospital. Dr. Hope maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Hope compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Savannah?
Among the 18 orthopedic surgeons in Savannah, Dr. Hope ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Hope has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hope practices?
St Joseph'S Hospital - Savannah (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Beaufort County Memorial Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Optim Medical Center - Tattnall (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Savannah, Georgia
Dr. Hope's 234 Medicare procedures are above the Savannah average of 122. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Savannah.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Wolverton | 150 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kent Woo | 139 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jonathan Christy | 110 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Chetan Deshpande | 78 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Hoffman | 73 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Andrew Jackson | 69 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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