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Dr. John W. McGrail, MD

Accepting New Patients

(57 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Medical College of Wisconsin (1970)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health, hip osteoarthritis, and more.

410 W. 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

(614) 293-8000

Dr. John W. McGrail, MD is a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1970 and has 56 years of experience. Dr. John W. McGrail, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Office Locations

543 TAYLOR AVENUE
COLUMBUS, OH 43203

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410 W. 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

(614) 293-8000

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460 W Central Avenue
#d Delaware, OH 43015

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Some issues Dr. John W. McGrail, MD can help you with:

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. McGrail, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	149
doctor visit	368
injections	149
musculoskeletal imaging	26
X-rays	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. McGrail, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	162
doctor visit	374
injections	162
musculoskeletal imaging	18
X-rays	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	115

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	31
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. McGrail, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	147
doctor visit	333
injections	147
musculoskeletal imaging	36
X-rays	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	119

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	25
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. McGrail, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	168
doctor visit	308
injections	168
musculoskeletal imaging	67
X-rays	67

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	202

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	62
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. McGrail, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	137
doctor visit	242
injections	137
musculoskeletal imaging	64
X-rays	64

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	92

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	21
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. McGrail, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	112
doctor visit	203
injections	112
musculoskeletal imaging	45
X-rays	45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. McGrail, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
doctor visit	53
injections	38

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
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

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	54
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

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
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

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	60

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	22
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. McGrail, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH during 2023 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
doctor visit	37
injections	22

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	29
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. McGrail, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH during 2024 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	35
injections	19

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	31

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD in 2024

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John W. McGrail, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in COLUMBUS, OH were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	106
doctor visit	159
injections	106
musculoskeletal imaging	42
X-rays	42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD.

**Gender**
Female	54
Male	30

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	6
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	10
75 to 84	19
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. McGrail, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	2
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. John W. McGrail, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1970. He completed residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. He has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin (1970)

Residency: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John W. McGrail, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John W. McGrail, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.58 out of 5 stars based on 57 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John W. McGrail, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in COLUMBUS, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$327 MAKOplasty $122	KNEES $106	TRIATHLON $99
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$123 MOVANTIK $123
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$118 Osteoarthritis of the knee $118
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$100 Exparel $100
Convatec Inc.	$100 AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA $100
Other	$215 PF $55	Knee $39	KNEES $17	VOLTAREN Gel $15	Supartz $12	Other $78

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$948
Gift	$35

Biography

Dr. John McGrail practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Areas of particular interest for Dr. McGrail include knee osteoarthritis, sports health, and hip osteoarthritis. Patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Before performing his residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Henry Ford Hospital, and a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. McGrail attended Medical College of Wisconsin for medical school. He is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Columbus, OH.