Dr. Aaron Gebrelul, MD
Dr. Aaron Gebrelul is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Gebrelul has performed 33 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#108 in Virginia) and 29 hip replacements, for a combined total of 62 procedures.
In Virginia, Dr. Gebrelul performs below average in knee (33 vs 58 avg), below average in hip (29 vs 47 avg).
Dr. Gebrelul's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (33 cases) and hip replacements (29 cases).
Arlington is home to 17 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Arlington area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Gebrelul first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Gebrelul's 33 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. Gebrelul Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Contact & Location
Arlington, VA 22206
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. Gebrelul
How does Dr. Gebrelul's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Gebrelul has performed 62 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Virginia average is 83 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Gebrelul ranks #107 out of 223 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gebrelul perform?
Dr. Gebrelul's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (33 cases) and hip replacement (29 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Gebrelul in Arlington?
Yes. There are 17 orthopedic surgeons in Arlington 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 Virginia surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Gebrelul 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. Gebrelul's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 62 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Gebrelul perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Gebrelul's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (33 cases), hip replacement (29 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gebrelul affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Gebrelul is affiliated with Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Fauquier Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital.
How does Dr. Gebrelul compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Arlington?
Among the 17 orthopedic surgeons in Arlington, Dr. Gebrelul ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Arlington has 291 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Gebrelul practices?
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Inova Alexandria Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (5 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 Arlington, Virginia
Dr. Gebrelul's 62 Medicare procedures are below the Arlington average of 164. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Arlington.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Blake Peterson | 291 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Romness | 203 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Sershon | 193 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nigel Azer | 142 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Gerscovich | 137 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. C Engh | 119 | Hip, Knee |
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