Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > OH Providers > Sports Medicine Doctors

Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD

Accepting New Patients

(No ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: trigger finger, tendonitis, bursitis, and more.

955 Hosford Road
Galion, OH 44833

(419) 468-7059

Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Galion, OH specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD is affiliated with Avita Health System.

Office Locations

955 Hosford Road
Galion, OH 44833

open_in_new

Some issues Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Galion, OH during 2012 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	470
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	748
hip imaging	102
injections	514
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	34
musculoskeletal imaging	366
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	25
reconstructive surgery	34
spinal procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	403

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Galion, OH during 2013 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	264
doctor visit	390
hip imaging	42
injections	297
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	42
musculoskeletal imaging	171
pelvic imaging	12
reconstructive surgery	42
X-rays	183

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	204

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	46
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Galion, OH during 2014 were lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and fracture surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16
fracture surgery	12
joint surgery	47
lower extremity surgery	59
reconstructive surgery	47

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	75

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Galion, OH during 2015 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD for Medicare patients.

joint surgery	27
lower extremity surgery	27
reconstructive surgery	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	96

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Galion, OH during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD for Medicare patients.

joint surgery	39
lower extremity surgery	39
reconstructive surgery	39

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Galion, OH during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD for Medicare patients.

joint surgery	53
lower extremity surgery	53
reconstructive surgery	53

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Galion, OH during 2018 were reconstructive surgery, pain management, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD for Medicare patients.

injections	47
joint surgery	47
lower extremity surgery	47
pain management	47
reconstructive surgery	47

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Galion, OH during 2019 were pain management, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD for Medicare patients.

injections	51
joint surgery	50
lower extremity surgery	50
pain management	51
reconstructive surgery	50

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Galion, OH during 2020 were pain management, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD for Medicare patients.

injections	29
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	24
pain management	29
reconstructive surgery	24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Galion, OH during 2021 were pain management and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD for Medicare patients.

injections	11
pain management	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	15
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	36
Dementia	38
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Galion, OH were aspiration, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and injections.

aspiration	367
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	384
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	72
injections	158
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	41
musculoskeletal imaging	268
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
pain management	34
pelvic imaging	18
reconstructive surgery	40
spinal procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	293

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	28
85 and over	5
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	35

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	6
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. He is certified by the Board-certified in Orthopedics and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center

Board Certification: Board-certified in Orthopedics

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Avita Health System

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD here: Leave a Review

(No ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$2,985 ACCOLADE $1,026	HIPS $745	KNEES $677	TRIATHLON $296	Variax $70	Other $171
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$400 EUFLEXXA $400
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$283 Orthopaedics $140	Early Intervention $105	MONOVISC $22	TFN $15
KCI USA, Inc	$135 VAC ULTA $135
Avanos Medical	$131 ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES $131
Other	$716 Zilretta $154	ELIQUIS $56	Knee $52	VIMOVO $52	GELSYN 3 $46	Other $356

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,775
Travel and Lodging	$1,874

Biography

Dr. James Kerbs is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist in Galion, OH. He attended medical school at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Kerbs's residency was performed at Ohio State University Medical Center. His areas of expertise include hip replacement, ACL reconstruction, and bursitis. He is affiliated with Avita Health System. According to Avita Health System, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Kerbs's office in Galion, OH.

Select Year:

Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD

Office Locations

Some issues Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD can help you with:

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

Sports Medicine Doctors in Nearby Locations

Other Providers in Galion, OH