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Dr. John S. Early, MD

(Dr. John Stockton Early, MD)

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Professional interests include: excision, ankle sprain, sprains, and more.

6020 W. Parker Road #240, Plano
Te, TX 75231

(972) 378-1438

Dr. John S. Early, MD is a foot and ankle surgeon in Dallas, TX specializing in foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. John S. Early, MD is affiliated with Texas Health Resources, Medical City Healthcare, Texas Institute for Surgery at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, ORTHOLONESTAR PLLC and Texas Joint Institute.

Office Locations

Medical City Healthcare

12228 N Central Expressway Pavilion 3 Suite 410
Dallas, TX 75243

(972) 566-5255

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Texas Joint Institute

6020 W. Parker Road #240, Plano
Te, TX 75231

(972) 378-1438

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Some issues Dr. John S. Early, 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

“So it allows things to move freely," Dr. John Early, with Texas Orthopedic Associates said.”—"Artificial Cartilage Implants Offer Alternative Treatment For Osteoarthritis In Toes", CBS News, July 2017

“"It attracts water, so it has a slippery feel to it, so it allows things to move freely," said Dr. John Early of the Texas Orthopaedic Associates.”—"New Surgical Implant Helping Women With Foot Pain From High Heels", CBS News, July 2017

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John S. Early, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

immobilization treatment

internal fixation removal

In 2012, Dr. John S. Early, MD performed more immobilization treatment, and internal fixation removal procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Early, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Dallas, TX during 2012 were immobilization, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Early, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
aspiration	13
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	16
doctor visit	894
immobilization	88
injections	13
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	60
musculoskeletal imaging	78
X-rays	78

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Early, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Dallas, TX during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, immobilization and closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Early, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	22
doctor visit	758
immobilization	99
injections	20
lower extremity surgery	20
musculoskeletal imaging	112
X-rays	112

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	41
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Early, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Dallas, TX during 2014 were immobilization, lower extremity surgery, closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Early, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	17
doctor visit	712
immobilization	82
injections	13
lower extremity surgery	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	408
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	27
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Early, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Dallas, TX during 2015 were lower extremity surgery, immobilization, joint surgery and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Early, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
aspiration	15
capsulotomy	26
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	21
doctor visit	797
immobilization	82
implant removal	17
injections	15
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	104

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	688

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	890
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	570
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	64
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Early, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Dallas, TX during 2016 were immobilization and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Early, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	734
immobilization	43
lower extremity surgery	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	11
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	20
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Early, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Dallas, TX during 2017 were lower extremity surgery, immobilization, joint surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Early, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
aspiration	16
doctor visit	730
immobilization	81
injections	16
joint surgery	19
lower extremity surgery	85
open surgery	17
X-rays	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	29
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Early, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Dallas, TX during 2018 were lower extremity surgery, immobilization, joint surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Early, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
doctor visit	638
immobilization	68
implant removal	14
joint surgery	19
lower extremity surgery	106
open surgery	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	32
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Early, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Dallas, TX during 2019 were immobilization, lower extremity surgery, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Early, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
aspiration	17
doctor visit	624
immobilization	74
implant removal	14
injections	17
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	61
open surgery	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	31
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Early, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Dallas, TX during 2020 were immobilization and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Early, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	578
immobilization	72
lower extremity surgery	35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	21
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Early, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Dallas, TX during 2021 were immobilization, lower extremity surgery, implant removal and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Early, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	662
immobilization	85
implant removal	19
injections	16
lower extremity surgery	28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	24
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Early, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Dallas, TX during 2022 were immobilization, aspiration, injections and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Early, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
doctor visit	551
immobilization	61
implant removal	18
injections	21
lower extremity surgery	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Early, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John S. Early, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Dallas, TX were musculoskeletal imaging, immobilization, X-rays and lower extremity surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
aspiration	16
capsulotomy	26
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	19
doctor visit	698
immobilization	75
implant removal	16
injections	16
joint surgery	22
lower extremity surgery	51
musculoskeletal imaging	95
open surgery	15
X-rays	67

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Early, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	399
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	125
85 and over	26
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	252

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

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. John S. Early, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board certified Orthopedic surgeon and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board certified Orthopedic surgeon

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John S. Early, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Texas Health Resources

Medical City Healthcare

Texas Institute for Surgery at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas

ORTHOLONESTAR PLLC

Texas Joint Institute

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John S. Early, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John S. Early, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Dallas, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medartis Inc.	$161,737 Aptus $161,737
Nextremity Solutions Inc.	$136,133 $136,133
Osteomed LLC	$104,458 EXT-ExtremiLock Ankle $49,198	SBO-ExtremiLock Ankle $29,269	SBO-Other $18,084	EXT-Extremifuse $2,500	SBO-Cannulated $2,017	Other $3,389
Stryker Corporation	$86,807 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $44,948	T2 $15,170	Star $13,138	Variax $5,343	New Product Development $4,000	Other $4,209
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$61,130 Alps Prox Tib Plates $41,685	Trauma $7,431	Calcaneal Cuboid Disk $7,086	Lapidus Plate $2,250	Foot and Ankle $1,012	Other $1,666
Other	$144,938 FLEXBAND $21,750	OMNI $13,750	OsteoMed $8,356	SET - FOOT AND ANKLE $7,831	Optecure $7,566	Other $85,686

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$401,171
Consulting Fee	$210,392
Food and Beverage	$28,921
Travel and Lodging	$20,840
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$15,050
Other	$18,829

Research Payments

Dr. John S. Early, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $13,150.

Biography

Dr. John Early practices foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Early include steroid injections, ankle sprain, and achilles tendon repair. Dr. Early obtained his medical school training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Awards and/or distinctions Dr. Early has received include Texas Super Doctors and D Magazine Best Doctor, Years. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Texas Institute for Surgery at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas and Medical City Healthcare.