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Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD

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(21 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Drexel University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: knee ligament injury, elbow problems, sprains, and more.

215 Gilbert Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060

(540) 510-6200

Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Blacksburg, VA specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD is affiliated with Carilion Clinic.

Office Locations

215 Gilbert Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060

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2900 Lamb Circle Suite l-760
Christiansburg, VA 24073

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Some issues Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD can help you with:

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.

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.

In The News

“Christofer Catterson, the Hokies' orthopaedic physician, surgically repaired the ACL on July 11, and Outlaw has started rehabbing, a team spokesman said Monday morning.”—"Knee injury shelves Hokies' 3-point ace Ty Outlaw for upcoming season", The Virginian-Pilot, July 2017

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD performed more knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for joint X-ray, and knee 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

By Affordability:

knee replacement

total knee replacement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for knee replacement, and total knee replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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. Christofer C. Catterson, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Blacksburg, VA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	430
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	915
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	25
hospital care	32
injections	430
inpatient care	32
joint surgery	70
lower extremity surgery	56
minimally invasive procedures	40
musculoskeletal imaging	215
reconstructive surgery	30
upper extremity surgery	26
X-rays	215

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Blacksburg, VA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	159
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	366
hospital care	14
injections	159
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	55
upper extremity surgery	26
X-rays	55

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	33
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Blacksburg, VA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	144
doctor visit	401
fracture surgery	13
hip imaging	13
hospital care	12
injections	144
inpatient care	12
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	74
X-rays	74

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	161

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	28
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Blacksburg, VA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	255
doctor visit	596
hip imaging	28
hospital care	17
injections	255
inpatient care	17
musculoskeletal imaging	112
X-rays	112

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	410

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	610
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	54
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Blacksburg, VA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	258
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	569
injections	258
joint surgery	27
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	61
reconstructive surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	61

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	23
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Blacksburg, VA during 2017 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	297
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	637
injections	312
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	34
musculoskeletal imaging	159
reconstructive surgery	22
upper extremity surgery	34
X-rays	159

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	34
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Blacksburg, VA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	320
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	694
excision	11
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	22
injections	320
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	65
lower extremity surgery	39
minimally invasive procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	171
open surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	39
upper extremity surgery	26
X-rays	171

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	50
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Blacksburg, VA during 2019 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	298
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	658
fracture surgery	11
injections	313
joint surgery	37
lower extremity surgery	33
minimally invasive procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	148
reconstructive surgery	22
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	148

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	37
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	3
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Blacksburg, VA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	228
doctor visit	484
hospital care	12
injections	228
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
musculoskeletal imaging	121
reconstructive surgery	17
X-rays	121

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	43
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Blacksburg, VA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	272
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	610
injections	272
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	190
reconstructive surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	23
X-rays	190

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	39
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Blacksburg, VA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	247
doctor visit	532
hospital care	15
injections	247
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	29
musculoskeletal imaging	179
reconstructive surgery	29
X-rays	179

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	42
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Blacksburg, VA were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

aspiration	264
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	587
excision	11
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	22
hospital care	17
injections	267
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	26
minimally invasive procedures	25
musculoskeletal imaging	135
open surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	23
upper extremity surgery	23
X-rays	135

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	324
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	99
85 and over	34
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	179

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed residency at Allegheny General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Residency: Allegheny General Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carilion Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 21 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christofer C. Catterson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Blacksburg, VA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$3,426 $3,426
Stryker Corporation	$1,583 Reunion $912	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $201	TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES $199	KNEES $172	BONE CEMENT $40	Other $58
Supreme Orthopedic Systems, LLC	$1,335 $1,335
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$818 ATTUNE $229	MONOVISC $159	Fibulink $134	HEALIX $92	Early Intervention $78	Other $124
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC	$146 Ortho-Hips $130	ORTHO - KNEES $16
Other	$318 Joint Implants $139	Comprehensive Primary Stem $88	Sports Med Knee $23	Exparel $21	OVO $18	Other $30

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,308
Education	$2,512
Travel and Lodging	$1,806

Biography

Dr. Christofer Catterson specializes in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Allegheny General Hospital. His areas of expertise include strains, meniscus repair, and arthroscopic surgery. Patient reviews placed Dr. Catterson at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Catterson is affiliated with Carilion Healthcare Corporation. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Blacksburg, VA.