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Dr. Min Yoo, MD

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Specializes in: Pain Medicine and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

University of Kansas School of Medicine (2015)

Professional interests include: hip problems, hip arthritis, spine problems, and more.

13400 E Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

(480) 301-8000

Dr. Min Yoo, MD is a pain medicine specialist in Scottsdale, AZ specializing in pain medicine and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2015 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Min Yoo, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic, BHSM REHABILITATION LLC and MAYO CLINIC ARIZONA.

Office Locations

13400 E Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

(480) 301-8000

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Some issues Dr. Min Yoo, 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.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

Ice and rest
Exercise and physical therapy
Over-the-counter pain medications
Corticosteroid injections
Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Min Yoo, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

In 2023, Dr. Min Yoo, MD performed more major joint aspiration procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

In 2013, Dr. Min Yoo, MD performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Min Yoo, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Scottsdale, AZ during 2020 were injections, aspiration and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Min Yoo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
doctor visit	62
injections	48
pain management	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Min Yoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Min Yoo, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Min Yoo, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Min Yoo, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Scottsdale, AZ during 2021 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Min Yoo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	223
doctor visit	195
injections	333
pain management	110
spinal procedures	26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Min Yoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	49
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Min Yoo, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Min Yoo, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Min Yoo, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Scottsdale, AZ during 2022 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Min Yoo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	357
doctor visit	272
injections	504
pain management	133
spinal procedures	46

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Min Yoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	441
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Min Yoo, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Min Yoo, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	16
Dementia	5
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Min Yoo, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Scottsdale, AZ during 2023 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Min Yoo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	249
doctor visit	238
injections	385
nerve block	18
pain management	136
spinal procedures	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Min Yoo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Min Yoo, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Scottsdale, AZ were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

aspiration	216
doctor visit	191
injections	317
nerve block	18
pain management	97
spinal procedures	42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Min Yoo, MD.

**Gender**
Female	133
Male	110

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	192
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	10

**Age**
85 and over	12
75 to 84	93
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	112

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Min Yoo, MD From 2020 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Min Yoo, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	14
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Min Yoo, MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. He is certified by the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (2015)

Residency: Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo (2016)

Board Certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2020)

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Min Yoo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

BHSM REHABILITATION LLC

MAYO CLINIC ARIZONA

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Nevro Corp.	$1,316 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $1,316
Abbott Laboratories	$320 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $320
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated	$286 SCS FreedonSpinal Cord Stimulator $92	$193
Boston Scientific Corporation	$185 SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $185
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.	$147 Zilretta $147
Other	$95 ReActiv8 $54	Xeomin $42

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,460
Travel and Lodging	$889

Biography

Dr. Min Yoo's areas of specialization are physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and pain medicine; he sees patients in Scottsdale, AZ and Phoenix, AZ. Clinical interests for Dr. Yoo include trigger point injection, nerve block, and tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Dr. Yoo is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Yoo include: Nominated for Emerging Leaders Series - Mayo Clinic; Chief Resident - University of California, Irvine; and Chronic Pain Resident of the Year - University of California, Irvine. In addition to English, he speaks Korean. Dr. Yoo is professionally affiliated with Mayo Clinic.