Dr. Vandit Sardana, M.SC., MD, FRCSC
Dr. Vandit Sardana is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Port Royal, South Carolina. Dr. Sardana has completed 51 hip replacements (#27 in South Carolina), 49 knee replacements, and 16 shoulder replacements, totaling 116 Medicare-verified procedures.
In South Carolina, Dr. Sardana performs near average in hip (51 vs 47 avg), near average in knee (49 vs 57 avg), below average in shoulder (16 vs 30 avg).
Dr. Sardana performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is hip replacements (51 cases), followed by knee replacements (49) and shoulder replacements (16).
Dr. Sardana is the only orthopedic surgeon in Port Royal represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Sardana extend back to 2019, covering 5 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 32 to 116 in the most recent data, a 263% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 4,526 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Sardana's 51 verified procedures is above the national average of 36.
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. Sardana Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Carolina state average.
Contact & Location
Port Royal, SC 29935
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Sardana's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 263% from 32 procedures in 2019 to 116 in the most recent data.
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. Sardana
How does Dr. Sardana's procedure volume compare to other South Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Sardana has performed 116 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the South Carolina average of 78 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Sardana ranks #32 out of 151 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Sardana perform?
Dr. Sardana performs all three major joint replacement procedures: hip replacement (51 cases), knee replacement (49 cases), shoulder replacement (16 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Sardana's practice located?
Dr. Sardana practices in Port Royal, South Carolina. The office is located at 1680 Ribaut Rd, Port Royal, SC 29935. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Sardana for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Sardana 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. Sardana's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 116 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Sardana's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Sardana's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 32 procedures in 2019 to 116 in the most recent data, a 263% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 116 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Sardana perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Sardana's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (51 cases), knee replacement (49 cases), shoulder replacement (16 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Sardana among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sardana affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Sardana is affiliated with Beaufort County Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Sardana practices?
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital (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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