Knee
Dr. Donald Golobek
Dr. Donald Golobek is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Dr. Golobek has performed 13 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #289 in Pennsylvania.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Golobek performs below average in knee (13 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Golobek's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 13 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Golobek is the only orthopedic surgeon in Wellsboro represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Golobek's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 45 procedures in 2014 before settling at 13 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Golobek's 13 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Golobek Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Wellsboro, PA 16901
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Golobek's recorded volume peaked at 45 procedures in 2014 and stood at 13 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Golobek
How does Dr. Golobek's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Golobek has performed 13 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Pennsylvania average is 63 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Golobek ranks #357 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Golobek perform?
Dr. Golobek's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 13 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Golobek's practice located?
Dr. Golobek practices in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. The office is located at 9 Water St, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Golobek for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Golobek 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. Golobek's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 13 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Golobek's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Golobek's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 45 procedures in 2014 and was 13 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Golobek affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Golobek is affiliated with Upmc Wellsboro.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Golobek practices?
Upmc Wellsboro (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.
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