Dr. Gregory Dammann, M.D.
Dr. Gregory Dammann is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Galena, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Dammann has performed 56 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#83 in Illinois) and 28 hip replacements, for a combined total of 84 procedures.
In Illinois, Dr. Dammann performs near average in knee (56 vs 51 avg), below average in hip (28 vs 38 avg).
Dr. Dammann's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (56 cases) and hip replacements (28 cases).
Dr. Dammann is the only orthopedic surgeon in Galena represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Dammann extend back to 2017, covering 7 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 42 to 84 in the most recent data, a 100% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Dammann's 56 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Dammann Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Contact & Location
Galena, IL 61036
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dammann's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 100% from 42 procedures in 2017 to 84 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Dammann
How does Dr. Dammann's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Dammann has performed 84 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Dammann ranks #93 out of 323 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dammann perform?
Dr. Dammann's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (56 cases) and hip replacement (28 cases).
Where is Dr. Dammann's practice located?
Dr. Dammann practices in Galena, Illinois. The office is located at 1 Medical Center Dr, Galena, IL 61036. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Dammann for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Dammann represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Dammann's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 84 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Dammann's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Dammann's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 42 procedures in 2017 to 84 in the most recent data, a 100% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 84 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Dammann perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Dammann's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (56 cases), hip replacement (28 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dammann affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dammann is affiliated with Midwest Medical Center, Fhn Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dammann practices?
Midwest Medical Center (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Fhn Memorial Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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