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Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD

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(312 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine (1982)

Professional interests include: microdiscectomy, neck problems, minimally invasive spine surgery, and more.

3787 Shipyard Boulevard
Wilmington, NC 28403

(910) 332-3828

Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD is a spine surgeon in Wilmington, NC specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, EmergeOrtho, UNC Health Alliance, EmergeOrtho and EMERGEORTHO PA.

Office Locations

EmergeOrtho

3787 Shipyard Boulevard
Wilmington, NC 28403

(910) 332-3800

(910) 251-0421

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Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

By Affordability:

percutaneous thoracic kyphoplasty

spine X-ray

thoracic kyphoplasty

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for percutaneous thoracic kyphoplasty, spine X-ray, and thoracic kyphoplasty 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 10%

By Volume:

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD performed more X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

minimally invasive procedures

spine MRI

By Affordability:

anterior spinal fusion

lumbar fusion

spinal fusion

thoracic spine surgery

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, minimally invasive procedures, and spine MRI procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior spinal fusion, lumbar fusion, spinal fusion, thoracic spine surgery, and X-rays 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. Robert Mark Rodger, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wilmington, NC during 2012 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), rehabilitation and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	72
aspiration	27
decompression surgery	90
diagnostic evaluation	77
doctor visit	1392
hip imaging	163
injections	49
manual therapy	305
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	1110
musculoskeletal imaging	400
neck surgery	38
nerve procedures	90
pain management	22
pelvic imaging	35
rehabilitation	681
spinal procedures	1553
X-rays	663

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wilmington, NC during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	53
aspiration	12
decompression surgery	75
doctor visit	1448
hip imaging	16
injections	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	229
musculoskeletal imaging	16
neck surgery	25
nerve procedures	75
pelvic imaging	19
spinal procedures	981
X-rays	614

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	381
Female	524

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	763
Black	124
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	447
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	52
Less than 65	202

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wilmington, NC during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	42
aspiration	11
decompression surgery	64
doctor visit	1368
hip imaging	17
injections	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	220
musculoskeletal imaging	17
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	64
pelvic imaging	22
spinal procedures	883
X-rays	562

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	510

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	123
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	68
Less than 65	181

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wilmington, NC during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	38
aspiration	13
decompression surgery	55
doctor visit	1232
hip imaging	14
injections	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	210
musculoskeletal imaging	14
neck surgery	20
nerve procedures	55
pelvic imaging	15
spinal procedures	790
X-rays	485

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	720
Female	974

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1422
Black	220
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	802
From 75 to 84	444
85 and over	108
Less than 65	340

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wilmington, NC during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	30
decompression surgery	46
doctor visit	1135
minimally invasive procedures	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	199
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	46
spinal procedures	681
X-rays	364

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	349
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	45
Less than 65	157

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wilmington, NC during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	48
decompression surgery	56
doctor visit	1227
image guided procedures	25
injections	25
minimally invasive procedures	44
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	278
neck surgery	29
nerve procedures	56
pain management	25
spinal procedures	789
X-rays	362

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	517

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	753
Black	105
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	464
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	63
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wilmington, NC during 2018 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	48
decompression surgery	72
doctor visit	1109
image guided procedures	17
implant surgery	13
injections	17
minimally invasive procedures	42
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	343
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	72
neurostimulator replacement	13
pain management	17
spinal procedures	822
X-rays	285

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	386
Female	522

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	776
Black	107
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	444
From 75 to 84	247
85 and over	61
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wilmington, NC during 2019 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	70
decompression surgery	89
doctor visit	866
image guided procedures	44
implant surgery	21
injections	44
minimally invasive procedures	78
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	335
neck surgery	36
nerve procedures	89
neurostimulator lead placement	17
neurostimulator replacement	21
pain management	44
spinal procedures	964
X-rays	316

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	428

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	626
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	352
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	44
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wilmington, NC during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	32
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	848
image guided procedures	31
implant surgery	22
injections	31
minimally invasive procedures	52
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	258
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	36
neurostimulator lead placement	19
neurostimulator replacement	22
pain management	31
spinal procedures	709
X-rays	268

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	335
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	42
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wilmington, NC during 2021 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	36
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	732
image guided procedures	18
implant surgery	11
injections	18
minimally invasive procedures	42
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	344
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	39
neurostimulator replacement	11
pain management	18
spinal procedures	807
X-rays	326

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	526
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	48
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wilmington, NC during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	38
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	704
image guided procedures	27
implant surgery	11
injections	27
minimally invasive procedures	48
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	300
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	42
neurostimulator replacement	11
pain management	27
spinal procedures	804
X-rays	350

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	513
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	43
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wilmington, NC were spinal procedures, rehabilitation, X-rays and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	46
aspiration	15
decompression surgery	60
diagnostic evaluation	77
doctor visit	1096
hip imaging	52
image guided procedures	27
implant surgery	15
injections	24
manual therapy	305
minimally invasive procedures	46
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	347
musculoskeletal imaging	111
neck surgery	21
nerve procedures	60
neurostimulator lead placement	18
neurostimulator replacement	15
pain management	26
pelvic imaging	22
rehabilitation	681
spinal procedures	889
X-rays	417

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	325
Female	449

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	93
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	659
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	206
85 and over	52
Less than 65	137
65 to 74	379

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD graduated from Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine in 1982. He completed residency at University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine (1982)

Residency: University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

EmergeOrtho

UNC Health Alliance

EmergeOrtho

EMERGEORTHO PA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 312 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Mark Rodger, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wilmington, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$54,539 DIVERGENCE-L $36,981	PERIMETER $5,840	CLYDESDALE $3,000	MazorX - Renaissance $459	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $239	Other $8,021
Mazor Robotics Inc.	$760 $760
Medtronic, Inc.	$752 PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $154	MAZOR X SYSTEM $140	CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM $112	Mazor X Stealth Edition $76	NAVLOCK $72	Other $197
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$667 Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation $239	VIPER $135	NAVIGATION $90	CONFIDENCE $42	CONDUIT $35	Other $125
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$402 Thoracolumbar Therapies $132	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $122	Interventional Therapies $37	Enabling Technologies - NIM, NAV, Power $30	Cervical and Trauma Therapies $27	Other $55
Other	$1,450 Sports Med Hip $371	BIOLOGIX Allograft Bone $187	I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $138	PROCLAIM $79	H-WAVE $78	Other $598

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$53,180
Food and Beverage	$4,616
Travel and Lodging	$665
Education	$109

Biography

Dr. R. Rodger is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His clinical interests include laminectomy, lumbar spine surgery, and cervical artificial disc replacement. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Rodger is a graduate of Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Rodger trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. His hospital/clinic affiliations include EmergeOrtho and UNC Health. Dr. Rodger has an open panel in Wilmington, NC according to UNC Health.