Questions to Ask Your Orthopedic Surgeon Before Your Hip Replacement

There are a lot of things to think about when you are considering a hip replacement. It’s good to have a list of questions and concerns to take to your consultations. You’ll find a lot of information about our processes at SFHips here, however you may also find this list helpful:

How to find the right surgeon for your hip replacement

With more than 450,000 total hip replacements performed annually in the US, it is considered to be one of the most successful operations in the medical field. However, with all surgeries – there’s a spectrum of outcomes, and one of the best ways of ensuring that your surgery is successful is by finding the right surgeon.

We’re making some changes to how we support our Medicare Patients

As of July 1, 2022, Dr. Mast has “Opted Out” of the Medicare system. This means that while all other aspects of Hip Surgery, including, but not limited to; the medical facility, the medical staff, anesthesia, medications, durable medical equipment, and physical therapy, are still covered by Medicare, his fees are not.