Dr. Jack Dawson, DO
Dr. Jack Dawson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boardman, Ohio. Dr. Dawson has performed 53 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#75 in Ohio) and 33 hip replacements, for a combined total of 86 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Dawson performs above average in knee (53 vs 40 avg), near average in hip (33 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Dawson's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (53 cases) and hip replacements (33 cases).
Boardman is home to 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Boardman area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Dawson first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Dawson's 53 verified procedures is near 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. Dawson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Contact & Location
Boardman, OH 44512
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dawson has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Dawson
How does Dr. Dawson's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Dawson has performed 86 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Ohio average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Dawson ranks #80 out of 378 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dawson perform?
Dr. Dawson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (53 cases) and hip replacement (33 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Dawson in Boardman?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Boardman 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 Ohio surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Dawson 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. Dawson's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 86 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Dawson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Dawson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (53 cases), hip replacement (33 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dawson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dawson is affiliated with Mh St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Mh St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dawson practices?
Mh St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mh St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital (2 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Boardman, Ohio
Dr. Dawson's 86 Medicare procedures are above the Boardman average of 55. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Boardman.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Johnston | 24 | Knee |
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