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Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Medical College of Wisconsin (1990)

Professional interests include: knee arthroplasty, total knee replacement, revision knee arthroplasty, and more.

2360 Mullan Road Suite C
Missoula, MT 59808

(406) 721-4436

Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD is an orthopedist in Missoula, MT specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence St. Patrick Hospital and MISSOULA BONE AND JOINT, LLC.

Office Locations

Providence St. Patrick Hospital

2360 Mullan Road Suite C
Missoula, MT 59808

(406) 721-4436

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Some issues Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

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.

In The News

“Inspired by the boy's courage and kindness, Matthan Gruzinski called his uncle Mark Channer, a Missoula orthopedic surgeon who was born in Nigeria when his parents served as medical missionaries...”—"Ugandan orphan has double hip replacement in Mont.", Desert News, July 2011

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

total hip replacement

In 2023, Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, and total hip replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Montana.

Top 25%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

total knee replacement

In 2012, Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD performed more knee X-ray, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Montana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Missoula, MT during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	460
doctor visit	660
hip imaging	360
hospital care	23
injections	460
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	152
lower extremity surgery	152
musculoskeletal imaging	537
reconstructive surgery	152
revision surgery	24
X-rays	537

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Missoula, MT during 2013 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	490
doctor visit	681
hip imaging	387
injections	490
joint surgery	122
lower extremity surgery	122
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	47
musculoskeletal imaging	584
reconstructive surgery	122
revision surgery	13
spinal procedures	32
X-rays	569

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	646
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	75
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Missoula, MT during 2014 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	410
doctor visit	637
hip imaging	346
hospital care	11
injections	410
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	111
lower extremity surgery	111
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	43
musculoskeletal imaging	541
reconstructive surgery	111
spinal procedures	24
X-rays	522

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	612
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	80
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Missoula, MT during 2015 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	385
doctor visit	601
hip imaging	276
injections	385
joint surgery	123
lower extremity surgery	123
minimally invasive procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	21
musculoskeletal imaging	473
reconstructive surgery	112
X-rays	452

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	480
Female	720

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	608
From 75 to 84	386
85 and over	106
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Missoula, MT during 2016 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	378
doctor visit	596
hip imaging	12
injections	378
joint surgery	135
lower extremity surgery	135
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	199
reconstructive surgery	135
X-rays	187

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	555
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	60
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Missoula, MT during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	347
doctor visit	655
injections	347
joint surgery	116
lower extremity surgery	116
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	19
musculoskeletal imaging	216
reconstructive surgery	116
spinal procedures	19
X-rays	216

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	597
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	72
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Missoula, MT during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	343
doctor visit	579
injections	343
joint surgery	136
lower extremity surgery	136
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
musculoskeletal imaging	223
reconstructive surgery	136
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	223

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	367

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	577
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	65
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Missoula, MT during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	286
doctor visit	578
hospital care	66
injections	286
inpatient care	66
joint surgery	182
lower extremity surgery	182
musculoskeletal imaging	208
reconstructive surgery	182
X-rays	208

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	383

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	62
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Missoula, MT during 2020 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	139
doctor visit	446
injections	139
joint surgery	184
lower extremity surgery	184
musculoskeletal imaging	183
reconstructive surgery	184
X-rays	183

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	462
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	58
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Missoula, MT during 2021 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	155
doctor visit	477
injections	155
joint surgery	160
lower extremity surgery	160
musculoskeletal imaging	154
reconstructive surgery	160
X-rays	154

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	507
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	293
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	43
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Missoula, MT during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	96
doctor visit	430
injections	96
joint surgery	222
lower extremity surgery	222
musculoskeletal imaging	169
reconstructive surgery	222
rehabilitation	48
X-rays	169

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	44
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	14
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Missoula, MT were aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and X-rays.

aspiration	317
doctor visit	576
hip imaging	276
hospital care	33
injections	317
inpatient care	33
joint surgery	149
lower extremity surgery	149
minimally invasive procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	26
musculoskeletal imaging	317
reconstructive surgery	148
rehabilitation	48
revision surgery	18
spinal procedures	23
X-rays	310

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	560
Native American / Alaskan Native	4
Hispanic	0
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	188
85 and over	60
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	299

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1990. He completed residency at Fort Wayne Medical Education Program. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Montana.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin (1990)

Residency: Fort Wayne Medical Education Program

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Montana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence St. Patrick Hospital

MISSOULA BONE AND JOINT, LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark A. Channer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medacta USA, Inc.	$5,617 AMIStem $2,886	GMK Sphere $1,840	Primary Shoulder $637	Quadra $145	Mpact $75	Other $35
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,606 G7 $1,133	KNEES $170	Persona $106	HIPS $64	Juggerknot-Sports Medicine $44	Other $90
Stryker Corporation	$575 Mako $244	TRIATHLON $116	T2 $86	Omnifit $46	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $46	Other $37
ORTHALIGN INC	$94 ORTHALIGN PLUS $94
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$84 Iovera $84
Other	$138 Biologics-Biologics Medical Devices $54	OsteoSelect DBM Putty $26	ZORVOLEX $18	Ortho-Knees $17	Ultrasound Bone Healing $11	Other $11

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$5,891
Food and Beverage	$2,164
Education	$60

Biography

Dr. Mark Channer's medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. After attending Medical College of Wisconsin for medical school, he completed his residency training at Fort Wayne Medical Education Program. Dr. Channer is especially interested in revision knee arthroplasty, total hip replacement, and joint injections. He is professionally affiliated with Providence.