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Dr. Mark Gorsche, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Creighton University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder problems

1631 Logan Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50703

(319) 340-2009

Dr. Mark Gorsche, MD is an orthopedist in Waterloo, IA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. Mark Gorsche, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health and Allen Memorial Hospital.

Office Locations

Allen Memorial Hospital

1631 Logan Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50703

(319) 340-2000

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Some issues Dr. Mark Gorsche, 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Gorsche, MD treated as an orthopedist in Waterloo, IA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

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

aspiration	41
doctor visit	116
hospital care	17
injections	41
inpatient care	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Gorsche, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	81

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	20
Less than 65	17

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Gorsche, MD treated as an orthopedist in Waterloo, IA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, lower extremity surgery and hospital care.

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

aspiration	118
doctor visit	304
fracture surgery	29
hospital care	51
immobilization	28
injections	118
inpatient care	51
joint surgery	48
lower extremity surgery	65
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	48

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Gorsche, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	66
Less than 65	35

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Gorsche, MD treated as an orthopedist in Waterloo, IA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

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

aspiration	143
doctor visit	315
hospital care	41
injections	143
inpatient care	41
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Gorsche, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	40
Less than 65	36

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Gorsche, MD treated as an orthopedist in Waterloo, IA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, lower extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

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

aspiration	155
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	352
hospital care	39
injections	155
inpatient care	39
joint surgery	43
lower extremity surgery	43
musculoskeletal imaging	19
nerve procedures	13
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	43
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Gorsche, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	53
Less than 65	30

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Gorsche, MD treated as an orthopedist in Waterloo, IA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, lower extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

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

aspiration	170
doctor visit	335
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	37
injections	170
inpatient care	37
joint surgery	46
lower extremity surgery	58
reconstructive surgery	46

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Gorsche, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	47
Less than 65	21

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark Gorsche, MD treated as an orthopedist in Waterloo, IA were aspiration, injections, lower extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

aspiration	125
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	284
fracture surgery	20
hospital care	37
immobilization	28
injections	125
inpatient care	37
joint surgery	38
lower extremity surgery	45
musculoskeletal imaging	19
nerve procedures	13
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	38
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Gorsche, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	237
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	74
85 and over	45
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	130

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Gorsche, MD From 2018 - 2022

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

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Mark Gorsche, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

UnityPoint Health

Allen Memorial Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$5,647 SHOULDER IMPLANTS FIBERTAK KNOTLESS $66	$5,581
WARDLOW ENTERPRISES	$2,193 $2,193
Pinnacle, Inc	$1,916 $1,916
Stryker Corporation	$903 Mako $453	TRIATHLON $118	Reunion $117	Omega $65	CRANIALMAP $37	Other $113
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$452 ATTUNE $224	ORTHOVISC $65	MONOVISC $56	HAMMERLOCK $25	VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS $21	Other $61
Other	$614 MPO Hip System $277	SIMPLICITI $123	Comprehensive Shoulder $38	AQUACEL Ag Advantage Surgical $33	Durolane $29	Other $113

**Types of Payments**
Education	$8,655
Food and Beverage	$2,140
Travel and Lodging	$931

Biography

Dr. Mark Gorsche is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Waterloo, IA. His clinical interests include hip replacement, knee replacement, and shoulder problems. Dr. Gorsche is affiliated with UnityPoint Health. He has an open panel in Waterloo, IA according to UnityPoint Health. Dr. Gorsche attended Creighton University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan.