Dr. Douglas Widener, M.D.
Contact & Location
678-505-4455
Canton, GA 30115
Dr. Widener performs more knee replacement procedures than 76% of orthopedic surgeons in Georgia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #48 of 203 ranked knee surgeons in Georgia.
About Dr. Widener
Practice. Dr. Douglas Widener is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Canton, Georgia. The latest annual CMS data records 46 knee replacements and 14 hip replacements, 60 procedures in all. That is #48 in Georgia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2019 to 2024, 5 years. Volume rose from 16 procedures a year to 60, up 275%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 46 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Canton has 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 16 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 31 |
| 2022 | 0 | 37 |
| 2023 | 22 | 38 |
| 2024 | 14 | 46 |
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. Widener Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Widener's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 275% from 16 procedures in 2019 to 60 in the most recent data.
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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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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Widener
How does Dr. Widener's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Widener has performed 60 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Georgia average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Widener ranks #79 out of 245 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Widener perform?
Dr. Widener's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (46 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Widener in Canton?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Canton 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. Widener 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. Widener's total volume across all insurers at roughly 210 to 260 procedures against the 60 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. Widener's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Widener's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2019 to 60 in the most recent data, a 275% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 60 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Widener perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Widener's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (46 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Widener affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Widener is affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee, Adventhealth Gordon, Adventhealth Murray, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Widener practices?
Northside Hospital Cherokee (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth Gordon (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Adventhealth Murray (5 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Canton, Georgia
Dr. Widener's 60 Medicare procedures are below the Canton average of 156. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Canton.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brian Seng | 252 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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