Dr. Keith Connolly, M.D.
Contact & Location
906-225-1321
Marquette, MI 49855
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Dr. Connolly performs more knee replacement procedures than 89% of orthopedic surgeons in Michigan, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #21 of 202 ranked knee surgeons in Michigan.
About Dr. Connolly
Practice. Dr. Keith Connolly is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Marquette, Michigan. The latest annual CMS data records 65 knee replacements and 51 hip replacements, 116 procedures in all. That is #21 in Michigan for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2013.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2018 to 2024, 7 years. Volume rose from 29 procedures a year to 116, up 300%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 65 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Marquette has 3 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 | 17 | 12 |
| 2019 | 29 | 24 |
| 2020 | 36 | 26 |
| 2021 | 39 | 51 |
| 2022 | 59 | 68 |
| 2023 | 40 | 66 |
| 2024 | 51 | 65 |
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. Connolly Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Connolly's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 300% from 29 procedures in 2018 to 116 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Connolly
How does Dr. Connolly's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Connolly has performed 116 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Michigan average of 49 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Connolly ranks #19 out of 256 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Connolly perform?
Dr. Connolly's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (65 cases) and hip replacement (51 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Connolly in Marquette?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Marquette 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 Michigan surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Connolly 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. Connolly's total volume across all insurers at roughly 390 to 490 procedures against the 116 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. Connolly's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Connolly's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 29 procedures in 2018 to 116 in the most recent data, a 300% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 127 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Connolly perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Connolly's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (65 cases), hip replacement (51 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Connolly affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Connolly is affiliated with Osf Saint Francis Hospital, Up Health System - Marquette, Bell Hospital, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, Helen Newberry Joy Hospital.
How does Dr. Connolly compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Marquette?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Marquette, Dr. Connolly ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Connolly has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Connolly practices?
Osf Saint Francis Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Up Health System - Marquette (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Bell Hospital (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 Marquette, Michigan
Dr. Connolly's 116 Medicare procedures are above the Marquette average of 91. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Marquette.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Zachary Leonard | 106 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jason Doppelt | 50 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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