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Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO

Specializes in: Pediatric Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (2002)
Professional interests include: hip problems, musculoskeletal problems, fractures (broken bones), and more.
10100 East Shannon Woods Circle Suite 100
Wichita, KS 67226

Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO is a pediatric orthopedist in Wichita, KS specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and orthopedic trauma. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO is affiliated with Wesley Healthcare, KANSAS JOINT AND SPINE SPECIALISTS LLC and Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER.

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Office Locations

Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER

10100 East Shannon Woods Circle Suite 100
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 219-8299
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1101 N Rock Road Suite 300
Derby, KS 67037
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Some issues Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO can help you with:

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.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

computer-assisted orthopedic surgery
joint reconstruction
knee X-ray
lower extremity surgery
major joint aspiration
major joint injection
reconstructive surgery
total hip replacement
total knee replacement
total shoulder replacement

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Kansas, Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO performed more computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS), joint reconstruction, knee X-ray, lower extremity surgery, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, reconstructive surgery, total hip replacement, total knee replacement, and total shoulder replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for joint X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Wichita, KS during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 203
doctor visit 469
fracture surgery 28
hip imaging 93
hospital care 17
injections 203
inpatient care 17
joint surgery 43
lower extremity surgery 57
musculoskeletal imaging 312
open surgery 14
pelvic imaging 12
reconstructive surgery 43
X-rays 352

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Wichita, KS during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 260
doctor visit 546
fracture surgery 30
hip imaging 114
hospital care 33
injections 260
inpatient care 33
joint surgery 64
lower extremity surgery 78
musculoskeletal imaging 406
open surgery 16
pelvic imaging 19
reconstructive surgery 64
X-rays 487

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO.

Gender
Male 149
Female 285
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 408
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 136
From 75 to 84 140
85 and over 76
Less than 65 82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO in 2013

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 31
Dementia 15
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Wichita, KS during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 244
doctor visit 667
fracture surgery 27
hip imaging 81
hospital care 33
injections 244
inpatient care 33
joint surgery 86
lower extremity surgery 100
musculoskeletal imaging 422
open surgery 13
reconstructive surgery 86
X-rays 422

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO.

Gender
Male 181
Female 330
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 469
Black 15
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 207
From 75 to 84 134
85 and over 75
Less than 65 95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO in 2014

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 31
Dementia 12
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Wichita, KS during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 306
doctor visit 750
fracture surgery 15
hip imaging 55
hospital care 19
injections 306
inpatient care 19
joint surgery 75
lower extremity surgery 75
musculoskeletal imaging 352
open surgery 15
reconstructive surgery 75
X-rays 352

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO.

Gender
Male 378
Female 744
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1010
Black 58
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 458
From 75 to 84 330
85 and over 146
Less than 65 188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO in 2015

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 30
Dementia 11
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Wichita, KS during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 230
doctor visit 642
injections 230
joint surgery 64
lower extremity surgery 64
musculoskeletal imaging 280
reconstructive surgery 64
X-rays 280

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO.

Gender
Male 159
Female 298
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 405
Black 20
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 187
From 75 to 84 126
85 and over 57
Less than 65 87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO in 2016

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 31
Dementia 12
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Wichita, KS during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 332
computer assisted surgery (CAS) 86
decompression surgery 13
doctor visit 851
injections 332
joint surgery 107
lower extremity surgery 107
musculoskeletal imaging 331
nerve procedures 13
open surgery 13
reconstructive surgery 107
upper extremity surgery 13
X-rays 331

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO.

Gender
Male 216
Female 350
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 505
Black 25
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 276
From 75 to 84 145
85 and over 68
Less than 65 77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO in 2017

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 29
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Wichita, KS during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 394
computer assisted surgery (CAS) 137
doctor visit 956
injections 394
joint surgery 138
lower extremity surgery 138
musculoskeletal imaging 475
reconstructive surgery 138
X-rays 475

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO.

Gender
Male 246
Female 420
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 597
Black 29
Hispanic 23
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 322
From 75 to 84 195
85 and over 68
Less than 65 81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO in 2018

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 29
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Wichita, KS during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 416
computer assisted surgery (CAS) 118
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 11
decompression surgery 13
doctor visit 963
injections 416
joint surgery 158
lower extremity surgery 118
minimally invasive procedures 40
musculoskeletal imaging 586
reconstructive surgery 118
upper extremity surgery 40
X-rays 586

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO.

Gender
Male 272
Female 386
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 30
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 349
From 75 to 84 198
85 and over 55
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO in 2019

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 28
Dementia 7
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Wichita, KS during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 338
computer assisted surgery (CAS) 105
decompression surgery 14
doctor visit 803
injections 338
joint surgery 135
lower extremity surgery 106
minimally invasive procedures 29
musculoskeletal imaging 559
reconstructive surgery 106
upper extremity surgery 29
X-rays 559

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO.

Gender
Male 218
Female 344
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 509
Black 19
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 313
From 75 to 84 156
85 and over 40
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO in 2020

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 26
Dementia 5
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Wichita, KS during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 380
computer assisted surgery (CAS) 96
decompression surgery 12
doctor visit 807
injections 380
joint surgery 136
lower extremity surgery 94
minimally invasive procedures 27
musculoskeletal imaging 586
reconstructive surgery 109
upper extremity surgery 42
X-rays 586

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO.

Gender
Male 218
Female 347
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 520
Black 15
Hispanic 14
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 330
From 75 to 84 154
85 and over 39
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO in 2021

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 28
Dementia 5
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Wichita, KS during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 289
computer assisted surgery (CAS) 127
doctor visit 846
injections 289
joint surgery 147
lower extremity surgery 125
musculoskeletal imaging 652
reconstructive surgery 147
upper extremity surgery 22
X-rays 652

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO.

Gender
Male 223
Female 371
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 556
Black 11
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 349
From 75 to 84 171
85 and over 43
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 26
Dementia 3
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Wichita, KS were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration 308
computer assisted surgery (CAS) 111
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 11
decompression surgery 13
doctor visit 754
fracture surgery 25
hip imaging 85
hospital care 25
injections 308
inpatient care 25
joint surgery 104
lower extremity surgery 96
minimally invasive procedures 32
musculoskeletal imaging 451
nerve procedures 13
open surgery 14
pelvic imaging 15
reconstructive surgery 96
upper extremity surgery 29
X-rays 462

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO.

Gender
Male 205
Female 352
Ethnicity
Black / African American 20
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 452
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 11
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 159
85 and over 60
Less than 65 72
65 to 74 266

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 26
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Dementia 7
Cancer 9

Education & Training

Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 2002. He completed residency at Ohio University College of Osteopathic M. He has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (2002)

Residency: Ohio University College of Osteopathic M (2007)

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Wesley Healthcare
KANSAS JOINT AND SPINE SPECIALISTS LLC
Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 168 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Wichita, KS. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Damion Y. Walker, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $8,762 MAKOplasty
$4,772 		Mako
$3,221 		KNEES
$267 		Reunion
$176 		TRIATHLON
$174 		Other
$151
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $202 DELTA
$121 		Early Intervention
$14 		TC3
$12
$55
Osiris Therapeutics Inc. $108 GrafixPL
$108
BIOVENTUS LLC $103 GELSYN 3
$54 		Ultrasound Bone Healing
$49
Globus Medical, Inc. $99 KINEX
$54 		Spine
$45
Other $724 Knee
$98 		Advanced Energy Hemostatic Device
$84 		CONMED Smoke Evacuation
$84 		MAKOplasty
$63 		Iovera
$43 		Other
$353
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $5,233
Travel and Lodging $4,765

Biography

Dr. Damion Walker works as an orthopedic trauma and pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He has a special interest in knee problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and shoulder problems. He is affiliated with Wesley Healthcare. Dr. Walker graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5).

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