Dr. Robert Dews, M.D.
Contact & Location
601-554-7400
Hattlesburg, MS 39401
Dr. Dews performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 16% of orthopedic surgeons in Mississippi, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #21 of 25 ranked shoulder surgeons in Mississippi.
About Dr. Dews
Practice. Dr. Robert Dews is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hattlesburg, Mississippi. The latest annual CMS data records 14 shoulder replacements. That is #21 in Mississippi for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Dr. Dews first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 14 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 14 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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Dews Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Mississippi 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 Shoulder Replacement
If you are considering shoulder replacement surgery, these evidence-based guides can help you prepare and recover:
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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.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after shoulder replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full shoulder replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Dews
How does Dr. Dews's procedure volume compare to other Mississippi surgeons?
Dr. Dews has performed 14 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Mississippi average is 69 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Dews ranks #69 out of 78 orthopedic surgeons in Mississippi.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dews perform?
Dr. Dews's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 14 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Dews's practice located?
Dr. Dews practices in Hattlesburg, Mississippi. The office is located at 3688 Veterans Memorial Drive, Hattlesburg, MS 39401. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Dews for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Dews 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Dews's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 14 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. Dews affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dews is affiliated with Forrest General Hospital, Merit Health Wesley, South Central Reg Med Ctr, Southwest Ms Regional Medical Center, Wayne General Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dews practices?
Forrest General Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Merit Health Wesley (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); South Central Reg Med Ctr (1 out of 5 CMS stars, 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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