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Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, trauma, hip replacement, and more.

22201 Moross Road PB II, Suite 150
Detroit, MI 48236

(313) 343-7110

Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD is an orthopedist in Detroit, MI specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD is affiliated with Henry Ford Health, Henry Ford St. John Hospital, Henry Ford Warren & Madison Heights Hospitals, Henry Ford Providence Southfield & Novi Hospitals and Henry Ford Rochester Hospital.

Office Locations

22201 Moross Road PB II, Suite 150
Detroit, MI 48236

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Some issues Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, 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.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“* Alan Afsari, M.D., has been named director of orthopedic trauma at St. John Hospital and Medical Center.”—"People", Crain's Detroit Business, July 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

femur fracture surgery

fracture surgery

hip fracture surgery

pertrochanteric hip fracture surgery

trochanteric hip fracture surgery

In 2023, Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD had a list price for femur (thigh bone) fracture surgery, fracture surgery, hip fracture surgery, pertrochanteric hip fracture surgery, and trochanteric hip fracture surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. 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:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

hip surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Michigan, Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hip surgery 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. Alan Michael Afsari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Detroit, MI during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	48
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Detroit, MI during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	59
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
lower extremity surgery	13
pelvic imaging	23
X-rays	41

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	36
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	36
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	55
Dementia	35
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Detroit, MI during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	67
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54
pelvic imaging	21
X-rays	43

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	46
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	49
Dementia	32
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Detroit, MI during 2015 were X-rays, hospital care, inpatient care and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	110
emergency care	12
fracture surgery	32
hip imaging	47
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	32
musculoskeletal imaging	47
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	34
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	106

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	102
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	48
Dementia	31
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Detroit, MI during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and fracture surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	124
fracture surgery	23
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
lower extremity surgery	23
musculoskeletal imaging	19
pelvic imaging	19
X-rays	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	56
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	44
Dementia	37
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Detroit, MI during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, fracture surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	132
fracture surgery	15
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
lower extremity surgery	15
pelvic imaging	13
X-rays	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	50
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	40
Dementia	41
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Detroit, MI during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, fracture surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	105
fracture surgery	26
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
lower extremity surgery	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	50
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	45
Dementia	38
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Detroit, MI during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, fracture surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	113
fracture surgery	15
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
lower extremity surgery	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	42
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	49
Dementia	35
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Detroit, MI during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, fracture surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
lower extremity surgery	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	37
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	38
Dementia	41
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Detroit, MI during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, fracture surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
lower extremity surgery	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	92

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	24
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	35
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Detroit, MI during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, fracture surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	67
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
lower extremity surgery	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	34
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	41
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	28
Dementia	27
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD treated as an orthopedist in Detroit, MI were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and hip imaging.

doctor visit	87
emergency care	12
fracture surgery	17
hip imaging	47
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	17
musculoskeletal imaging	33
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	22
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	48

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	102
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	43
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	48

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	25
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	32
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at Ascension Providence Hospital. He is certified by the ABOS-The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Ascension Providence Hospital (2001)

Board Certification: ABOS-The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alan Michael Afsari, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Henry Ford Health

Henry Ford St. John Hospital

Henry Ford Warren & Madison Heights Hospitals

Henry Ford Providence Southfield & Novi Hospitals

Henry Ford Rochester Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$18,903 Other Trauma $10,520	Trauma Plates, Screws, and Nails $7,886	TRIGEN InterTAN $161	EVOS $147	Trauma Limb Restoration $116	Other $72
Stryker Corporation	$15,676 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $12,955	TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES $2,462	Variax $240	T2 $20
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$2,671 EVOS $2,078	TRIGEN $182	Renasys $143	TRIGEN InterTAN $121	RENASYS GO $86	Other $62
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$178 IM NAILS $106	Multiloc $73
MY01 Inc.	$168 MY01 Continuous Compartmental Pressure Monitor $168
Other	$364 Photodynamic Bone Stabilization Procedure Pack $152	Osteosponge,OsteoSelect DBM Putty $40	Radial Head Plates $34	Trauma $17	Osteogenesis Stimulators $15	Other $105

**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	$14,998
Consulting Fee	$9,712
Travel and Lodging	$9,006
Food and Beverage	$4,245

Biography

Dr. Alan Afsari is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Afsari has indicated that his clinical interests include hip replacement, trauma, and fractures (broken bones). He is affiliated with Henry Ford Health. His practice in Detroit, MI is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com. He attended American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Wayne State University for residency.