Dr. Camille Connelly, M.D.
Contact & Location
360-424-7041
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Dr. Connelly performs more knee replacement procedures than 32% of orthopedic surgeons in Washington, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #99 of 146 ranked knee surgeons in Washington.
About Dr. Connelly
Practice. Dr. Camille Connelly is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mount Vernon, Washington. The latest annual CMS data records 26 knee replacements. That is #99 in Washington for knee replacement. Dr. Connelly also holds credentials in Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Trend. Dr. Connelly first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 26 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Mount Vernon has 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 20 procedures in 2023 and 26 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Connelly Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Washington state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Connelly has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Connelly
How does Dr. Connelly's procedure volume compare to other Washington surgeons?
Dr. Connelly has performed 26 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Washington average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Connelly ranks #145 out of 198 orthopedic surgeons in Washington.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Connelly perform?
Dr. Connelly's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 26 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Connelly in Mount Vernon?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Mount Vernon 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 Washington surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Connelly represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Connelly's total volume across all insurers at roughly 90 to 110 procedures against the 26 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Which hospitals is Dr. Connelly affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Connelly is affiliated with Skagit Valley Hospital, Island Hospital, Whidbeyhealth Medical Center.
How does Dr. Connelly compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Mount Vernon?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Mount Vernon, Dr. Connelly ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Mount Vernon has 115 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Connelly practices?
Skagit Valley Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Island Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Whidbeyhealth Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Mount Vernon, Washington
Dr. Connelly's 26 Medicare procedures are below the Mount Vernon average of 64. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Mount Vernon.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Stacia Smith | 115 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Picco | 70 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Alexander Willis | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Secrist | 65 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Sheu | 43 | Hip, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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