Dr. Donald Roberts, M.D.
Contact & Location
360-254-6161
Vancouver, WA 98664
Dr. Roberts performs more knee replacement procedures than 79% of orthopedic surgeons in Washington, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #30 of 146 ranked knee surgeons in Washington.
About Dr. Roberts
Practice. Dr. Donald Roberts is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Vancouver, Washington. The latest annual CMS data records 59 knee replacements. That is #30 in Washington for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 50 procedures a year to 59, up 18%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 59 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Vancouver has 14 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2014 | 47 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 77 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2019 | 70 |
| 2020 | 62 |
| 2021 | 58 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 59 |
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. Roberts Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Washington state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Roberts's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 18% from 50 procedures in 2013 to 59 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Roberts
How does Dr. Roberts's procedure volume compare to other Washington surgeons?
Dr. Roberts has performed 59 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Washington average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Roberts ranks #84 out of 198 orthopedic surgeons in Washington.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Roberts perform?
Dr. Roberts's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 59 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Roberts in Vancouver?
Yes. There are 14 orthopedic surgeons in Vancouver 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. Roberts 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. Roberts's total volume across all insurers at roughly 210 to 260 procedures against the 59 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.
Has Dr. Roberts's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Roberts's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 50 procedures in 2013 to 59 in the most recent data, a 18% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 77 procedures in 2016.
How does Dr. Roberts compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Vancouver?
Among the 14 orthopedic surgeons in Vancouver, Dr. Roberts ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Vancouver has 146 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Vancouver, Washington
Dr. Roberts's 59 Medicare procedures are below the Vancouver average of 73. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Vancouver.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Stephen Southerland | 146 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Todd Borus | 117 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Fraser | 83 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Kahan | 43 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Evan Ellis | 33 | Knee |
| Dr. Jerome Dasilva | 29 | Knee |
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