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Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD

(363 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Ohio State University College of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: sports health, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement)

23250 Mercantile Road Suite 100
Beachwood, OH 44122

(216) 831-7855

Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Ashland, OH specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD is affiliated with University Hospitals and UNIVERSITY PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES INC.

Office Locations

University Hospitals

1941 S Baney Road Suite 300
Ashland, OH 44805

(216) 844-7200

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23250 Mercantile Road Suite 100
Beachwood, OH 44122

(216) 831-7855

(216) 831-5320

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Some issues Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News

“Her children Jillian (16), Ben (21), Jordan (16), and Jackson (13) were there to celebrate along with husband Dr. Robert...”—"Orange Schools Foundation President Kathy Leb steps down: Chagrin Valley Chatter", Cleveland.com , May 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

tibia and fibula X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD performed more tibia and fibula (lower leg) X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Ashland, OH during 2012 were hospital care, X-rays, inpatient care and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	133
doctor visit	748
fracture surgery	24
hip imaging	106
hospital care	240
injections	133
inpatient care	226
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	24
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	23
musculoskeletal imaging	155
open surgery	13
outpatient care	14
pelvic imaging	99
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	231

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Ashland, OH during 2013 were X-rays, hospital care, inpatient care and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	113
doctor visit	817
fracture surgery	19
hip imaging	78
hospital care	247
injections	113
inpatient care	247
lower extremity surgery	19
musculoskeletal imaging	129
pelvic imaging	110
X-rays	280

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	93
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	165
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	30
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Ashland, OH during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	120
doctor visit	926
fracture surgery	14
hip imaging	99
hospital care	153
injections	120
inpatient care	153
lower extremity surgery	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	161
pelvic imaging	114
X-rays	298

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	162
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	28
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Ashland, OH during 2015 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	199
doctor visit	1015
fracture surgery	28
hip imaging	84
hospital care	190
injections	199
inpatient care	190
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	28
musculoskeletal imaging	144
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	110
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	267

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	724

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	864
Black	166
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	354
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	308
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Ashland, OH during 2016 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	206
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
doctor visit	1153
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	184
injections	206
inpatient care	184
lower extremity surgery	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
musculoskeletal imaging	82
pelvic imaging	55
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	164

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	425

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	473
Black	108
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	170
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Ashland, OH during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	167
doctor visit	1126
hospital care	185
injections	167
inpatient care	185
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
musculoskeletal imaging	81
pelvic imaging	54
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	157

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	108
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	128
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Ashland, OH during 2018 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	126
doctor visit	1053
hip imaging	13
hospital care	114
injections	126
inpatient care	114
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
musculoskeletal imaging	78
pelvic imaging	63
spinal procedures	20
X-rays	149

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	93
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	112
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Ashland, OH during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	169
doctor visit	1001
hospital care	72
injections	169
inpatient care	72
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
musculoskeletal imaging	65
pelvic imaging	48
spinal procedures	15
X-rays	113

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	94
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Ashland, OH during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	123
doctor visit	651
hospital care	30
injections	123
inpatient care	30
musculoskeletal imaging	34
pelvic imaging	37
X-rays	88

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	62
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Ashland, OH during 2021 were X-rays, injections, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	701
bone surgery	12
doctor visit	1003
excision	12
hospital care	11
injections	724
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	592
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	1049

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	75
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Ashland, OH during 2022 were X-rays, injections, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	888
doctor visit	1056
hospital care	20
injections	904
inpatient care	20
musculoskeletal imaging	434
X-rays	953

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	451
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	83
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Ashland, OH were X-rays, injections, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	267
bone surgery	12
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
doctor visit	959
excision	12
fracture surgery	19
hip imaging	76
hospital care	131
injections	271
inpatient care	130
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
musculoskeletal imaging	177
open surgery	13
outpatient care	14
pelvic imaging	76
reconstructive surgery	12
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	340

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	66
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	395
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	138
85 and over	123
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	179

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	11
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (1987)

Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland (1992)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Hospitals

UNIVERSITY PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 363 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Bruce Leb, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ashland, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$2,015 $2,015
Stryker Corporation	$1,471 Mako $1,373	PROCINCH $42	HOFFMANN $37	TRIATHLON $19
Linvatec Corporation	$802 Orthopedic Surgery $802
ROCK MEDICAL ORTHOPEDICS, INC.	$421 $421
Horizon Pharma plc	$296 PENNSAID $186	Duexis $65	VIMOVO $45
Other	$124 HYMOVIS $59	PlasmaFlow $25	Durolane $24	Pico $15	DUEXIS-800mg Ibuprofen- 26.6mg Famotidine $2

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,316
Education	$1,997
Food and Beverage	$817

Biography

Dr. Robert Leb is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist in Beachwood, OH and Ashland, OH. He has indicated that his clinical interests include replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement) and sports health. He is affiliated with the University Hospitals. Dr. Leb graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland. Dr. Leb is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients.