Dr. Stephen Ridgeway, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Stephen Ridgeway is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Greenville, South Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Ridgeway performed 115 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#15 in South Carolina) and 62 hip replacements (#18 in South Carolina), for a combined total of 177 procedures. This places Dr. Ridgeway among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in South Carolina.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
115 verified cases
#15 in South Carolina
Hip Replacement
62 verified cases
#18 in South Carolina

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Ridgeway

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (177 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Ridgeway, 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?"

Preparing for Surgery?

Browse recommended recovery products for knee replacement

View Recovery Products

Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 864-234-7654
35 International Dr
Greenville, SC 29615
NPI: 1184682239
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.