Dr. Emmanuel Gibon, MD, PHD
Dr. Emmanuel Gibon is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gibon has performed 13 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#201 in Pennsylvania) and 11 knee replacements, for a combined total of 24 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Gibon performs below average in hip (13 vs 34 avg), below average in knee (11 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Gibon's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (13 cases) and knee replacements (11 cases).
Philadelphia is home to 33 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Philadelphia area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Gibon first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Gibon's 13 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 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. Gibon Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Gibon
How does Dr. Gibon's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Gibon has performed 24 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. Gibon ranks #286 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gibon perform?
Dr. Gibon's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (13 cases) and knee replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Gibon in Philadelphia?
Yes. There are 33 orthopedic surgeons in Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Gibon 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. Gibon's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 24 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Gibon perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Gibon's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (13 cases), knee replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gibon affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Gibon is affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital.
How does Dr. Gibon compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Philadelphia?
Among the 33 orthopedic surgeons in Philadelphia, Dr. Gibon ranks #29 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Philadelphia has 200 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Gibon practices?
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Pennsylvania Hospital (4 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dr. Gibon's 24 Medicare procedures are below the Philadelphia average of 145. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Philadelphia.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. James Purtill | 200 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Melnic | 181 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Craig Israelite | 181 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Sizer | 161 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charles Nelson | 137 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Courtney | 129 | Hip, Knee |
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