Dr. Derek West is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2023, Dr. West performed 42 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#37 in Oklahoma) and 15 shoulder replacements (#22 in Oklahoma), for a combined total of 57 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33â37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)
Questions to Ask Dr. West
This surgeon has high Medicare volume (57 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.
Recommended Script:
"Dr. West, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"
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Oklahoma City, OK 73139