Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP is a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Mount Juliet, TN specializing in pediatric sports medicine. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Musculoskeletal Problems
The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.
Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.
Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.
Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.
Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.
Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.
The top procedures that Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP treated as a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Mount Juliet, TN during 2012 were aspiration and injections.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 22 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 80 |
| injections | 22 |
The top procedures that Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP treated as a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Mount Juliet, TN during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 23 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 96 |
| injections | 23 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 17 |
| X-rays | 17 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP treated as a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Mount Juliet, TN during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 31 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 80 |
| injections | 31 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 22 |
| X-rays | 22 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 22 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 20 |
|---|
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP treated as a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Mount Juliet, TN during 2017 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP for Medicare patients.
| musculoskeletal imaging | 16 |
|---|---|
| X-rays | 16 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP treated as a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Mount Juliet, TN during 2018 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP for Medicare patients.
| musculoskeletal imaging | 134 |
|---|---|
| X-rays | 134 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP treated as a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Mount Juliet, TN during 2019 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP for Medicare patients.
| musculoskeletal imaging | 43 |
|---|---|
| X-rays | 43 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP treated as a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Mount Juliet, TN were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.
| aspiration | 25 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 59 |
| injections | 25 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 46 |
| X-rays | 46 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Black / African American | |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Hispanic | |
| Other |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. He is certified by the Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Tennessee.
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2003)
Residency: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (2007)
Board Certification: Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics (2011)
Licensed In: Tennessee
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Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 439 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP from all over the web to help you find the right in Mount Juliet, TN.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$363
CHATTANOOGA $126 |
$236 |
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$23
INOMAX $23 |
| $385 |
Dr. Alex Diamond works as a pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, pediatric sports medicine, and adolescent medicine. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Diamond include concussion, ankle injury, and achilles tendon problems. Before performing his residency at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Dr. Diamond attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school. He is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt Health. He has an open panel in Mount Juliet, TN according to Doctor.com.
