Dr. Thomas Sajda, M.D., Ph.D.
Contact & Location
585-275-5168
Rochester, NY 14642
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Dr. Sajda performs more knee replacement procedures than 49% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #135 of 269 ranked knee surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Sajda
Practice. Dr. Thomas Sajda is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Rochester, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 29 knee replacements and 14 hip replacements, 43 procedures in all. That is #135 in New York for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2019.
Trend. Dr. Sajda first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 29 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Rochester has 16 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Sajda also holds hospital privileges in NY and CO, a practice that extends beyond New York.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 43 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 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. Sajda Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York 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 Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Sajda
How does Dr. Sajda's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Sajda has performed 43 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The New York average is 69 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Sajda ranks #177 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Sajda perform?
Dr. Sajda's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Sajda in Rochester?
Yes. There are 16 orthopedic surgeons in Rochester 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 New York surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Sajda 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. Sajda's total volume across all insurers at roughly 150 to 180 procedures against the 43 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.
Does Dr. Sajda perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Sajda's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sajda affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Sajda is affiliated with Geneva General Hospital, Hca Healthone Sky Ridge, Soldiers And Sailors Memorial Hospital Of Yates, F F Thompson Hospital. Dr. Sajda maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Sajda compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Rochester?
Among the 16 orthopedic surgeons in Rochester, Dr. Sajda ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Rochester has 91 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Sajda practices?
Geneva General Hospital (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hca Healthone Sky Ridge (3 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Rochester, New York
Dr. Sajda's 43 Medicare procedures are below the Rochester average of 57. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Rochester.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Louis Okafor | 91 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Quinzi | 68 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Drinkwater | 57 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Ginnetti | 47 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Klotz | 46 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Myers | 45 | Hip, Knee |
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