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Dr. Christopher K. John, MD

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(Dr. Christopher K Kenyon John, M.D.)

(31 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

University of Louisville School of Medicine (1998)

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

2331 Franklin Road SW
Roanoke, VA 24014

(540) 510-6200

Dr. Christopher K. John, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Roanoke, VA specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Christopher K. John, MD is affiliated with Carilion Medical Center, Carilion Healthcare Corporation, Carilion Clinic and OANDW ENTERPRISES.

Office Locations

2331 Franklin Road SW
Roanoke, VA 24014

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Some issues Dr. Christopher K. John, 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

arthroscopic shoulder debridement

arthroscopic surgery

shoulder surgery

surgical debridement

By Affordability:

shoulder surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Christopher K. John, MD performed more arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic shoulder debridement, arthroscopic surgery, shoulder surgery, and surgical debridement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for shoulder surgery 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:

joint surgery

By Affordability:

arthroscopic distal clavicle excision

claviculectomy

distal clavicle excision

partial claviculectomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Christopher K. John, MD performed more joint surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for arthroscopic distal clavicle excision, claviculectomy (clavicle excision), distal clavicle excision (Mumford procedure), and partial claviculectomy 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. Christopher K. John, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Roanoke, VA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	183
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	605
excision	20
hip imaging	13
hospital care	22
injections	183
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	102
minimally invasive procedures	102
musculoskeletal imaging	69
pelvic imaging	17
upper extremity surgery	102
X-rays	86

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. John, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Roanoke, VA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	199
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
decompression surgery	43
doctor visit	686
excision	24
hospital care	23
injections	199
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	144
minimally invasive procedures	144
musculoskeletal imaging	82
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	144
X-rays	82

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	55
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. John, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Roanoke, VA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	186
decompression surgery	43
doctor visit	596
excision	24
hospital care	17
injections	186
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	119
minimally invasive procedures	119
musculoskeletal imaging	49
tendon surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	119
X-rays	49

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	50
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. John, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Roanoke, VA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	172
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	565
excision	22
injections	172
joint surgery	105
minimally invasive procedures	105
musculoskeletal imaging	44
upper extremity surgery	105
X-rays	44

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	666
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	360
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	52
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. John, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Roanoke, VA during 2016 were injections, aspiration, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	200
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	44
doctor visit	609
excision	21
injections	212
joint surgery	119
minimally invasive procedures	119
upper extremity surgery	119

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	24
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. John, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Roanoke, VA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	169
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	36
decompression surgery	48
doctor visit	521
excision	21
injections	169
joint surgery	153
minimally invasive procedures	153
upper extremity surgery	153

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	192

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	20
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. John, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Roanoke, VA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	154
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	25
decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	498
excision	19
injections	154
joint surgery	117
minimally invasive procedures	117
upper extremity surgery	117

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	21
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. John, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Roanoke, VA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	128
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	28
decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	433
excision	16
injections	128
joint surgery	120
minimally invasive procedures	120
upper extremity surgery	120

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	15
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. John, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Roanoke, VA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery, upper extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	95
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	25
decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	347
excision	16
injections	95
joint surgery	107
minimally invasive procedures	107
upper extremity surgery	107

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	12
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. John, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Roanoke, VA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	120
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	28
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	363
excision	20
injections	120
joint surgery	115
minimally invasive procedures	115
upper extremity surgery	115

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	11
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. John, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Roanoke, VA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	125
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	42
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	414
injections	125
joint surgery	115
minimally invasive procedures	115
upper extremity surgery	115

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	11
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. John, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Roanoke, VA were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	157
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	26
decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	512
excision	20
hip imaging	13
hospital care	20
injections	158
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	119
minimally invasive procedures	119
musculoskeletal imaging	61
pelvic imaging	17
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	119
X-rays	65

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	299
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	86
85 and over	24
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	163

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. John, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	3
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher K. John, MD graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine (1998)

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher K. John, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carilion Medical Center

Carilion Healthcare Corporation

Carilion Clinic

OANDW ENTERPRISES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher K. John, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 31 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher K. John, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Roanoke, VA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$8,581 Sports Medicine $8,510	Knee $71
Supreme Orthopedic Systems, LLC	$3,053 $3,053
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,967 Sports Medicine $1,227	HEALIX $207	Ortho-Shoulder $114	RIGIDLOOP $101	HEALIX KNOTLESS PEEK $75	Other $243
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,533 $1,533
Fortis Surgical, LLC	$1,064 $1,064
Other	$224 Sports Med Small Joint $104	OFIRMEV $51	MILAGRO $42	Catalyst Total CSR $14	Anthem $13

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$8,212
Education	$5,622
Travel and Lodging	$1,359
Food and Beverage	$1,229

Biography

Dr. Christopher John is a specialist in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His areas of expertise include the following: strains, meniscus repair, and arthroscopic surgery. Dr. John attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama for residency. Dr. John is professionally affiliated with Carilion Healthcare Corporation and Carilion Medical Center. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Roanoke, VA.