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Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Baylor College of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: arm fracture, leg fracture, dislocation, and more.

350 Nw 84th Avenue Suite 312
Plantation, FL 33324

(954) 476-8800

Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Plantation, FL specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD is affiliated with Memorial Health System, HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida Westside Hospital.

Office Locations

350 N Pine Island Road Suite 200
Plantation, FL 33324

(954) 476-8800

(954) 476-1362

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HCA Florida Westside Hospital

350 Nw 84th Avenue Suite 312
Plantation, FL 33324

(954) 476-8800

(954) 476-1362

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Some issues Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD can help you with:

Debridement (Removal of Unhealthy Tissue)

Debridement is a procedure that removes damaged skin to help the body heal a chronic wound, acute injury, or burn. Several layers of skin surrounding a chronic wound can include foreign debris, dead (necrotic) tissue, infected tissue, and calloused (hyperkeratotic) skin. If left untreated, these damaged skin layers can spread infection to other parts of the body and may aggravate the wound and delay its healing.

Debriding (removing) this damaged and diseased skin encourages the growth of healthy new tissue, impeding infection by triggering the body's natural cycle of tissue renewal. For this reason, debridement functions both as a wound treatment and as a preventative measure against more complex consequences of infected skin, such as sepsis and amputation. In some circumstances, debridement provides additional aesthetic benefits such as decreased scarring. Debridement also permits doctors to retrieve tissue samples for testing, such as to determine whether patients need antibiotic treatment.

Wounds that frequently require debridement include:

Nonhealing diabetic ulcers
Chronic wounds
Severe burns
Contaminated wounds

Debridement can be performed either surgically or nonsurgically; some methods are less invasive than others. Doctors select the appropriate debridement technique by considering the location, cause, and size of a patient's wound and may also weigh the patient's overall wellbeing, age, and risk of infection.

Surgical debridement is performed by cutting away dead, infected, and hyperkeratotic skin with a surgical scalpel. For deep wounds that tear away the skin and go into the muscle, skin from another region of a patient's body may be grafted onto the wound, which may then be periodically assessed and rebandaged until fully healed.

Non-surgical debridement is achieved with water or a dissolvent gel. Water softens the damaged skin and affected tissue, allowing doctors to remove it with wet-to-dry dressing. When wet tissue dries, it adheres to the dry dressing or bandage and comes off when the dressing is pulled away. In contrast, dissolvent gel deconstructs tissue, which can be cleaned off of the wound. Nonsurgical debridement is less invasive than surgical techniques; however, it can entail repeat treatments, slowing wound recovery.

While the prospect of stripping away skin may seem jarring, debridement can be critical to the treatment and healing of wounds which cannot not heal independently.

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.

Trigger Finger Surgery

"Trigger finger," or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where the tendons at the base of a finger become irritated and swollen. They may develop small lumps similar to scar tissue. As the swollen, bumpy tendons pass through their sheath, a tunnel of connective tissue that holds them in place, they become stuck. The finger gets frozen in a bent, curled position. If forced, the finger can be straightened. When this happens, the stuck tendons slip through all at once, often causing a popping or clicking noise. Many cases of trigger finger respond well to non-surgical treatments such as NSAIDs, splints, or injected steroids. However, in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.

During trigger finger surgery, the tendons at the base of the affected finger are identified and the sheath is opened up, allowing the tendons to move freely without getting stuck. This can be done through a tiny incision in the palm, or even without an incision at all, using the tip of a needle. Most people are able to move their fingers normally, bending and straightening their finger without catching or popping, right away after surgery. Although patients may have some pain and stiffness as they heal, recovery is quick.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Plantation, FL during 2012 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	179
diagnostic evaluation	24
doctor visit	292
hip imaging	15
injections	179
manual therapy	56
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	26
pelvic imaging	23
rehabilitation	316
spinal procedures	31
X-rays	69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Plantation, FL during 2013 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	279
diagnostic evaluation	40
doctor visit	345
hip imaging	25
injections	279
manual therapy	37
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	24
musculoskeletal imaging	48
pelvic imaging	33
rehabilitation	660
spinal procedures	59
X-rays	116

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	23
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Plantation, FL during 2014 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	236
diagnostic evaluation	36
doctor visit	381
hip imaging	19
injections	236
manual therapy	112
musculoskeletal imaging	19
pelvic imaging	31
rehabilitation	768
spinal procedures	46
X-rays	96

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	17
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Plantation, FL during 2015 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	240
diagnostic evaluation	33
doctor visit	359
hip imaging	12
injections	240
manual therapy	93
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	28
pelvic imaging	39
rehabilitation	597
spinal procedures	58
X-rays	109

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	42
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Plantation, FL during 2016 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	323
diagnostic evaluation	34
doctor visit	358
hip imaging	17
injections	323
manual therapy	49
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
musculoskeletal imaging	29
pelvic imaging	11
rehabilitation	789
spinal procedures	33
X-rays	44

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	15
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	18
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Plantation, FL during 2017 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	318
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	382
hip imaging	23
injections	318
joint surgery	49
manual therapy	80
minimally invasive procedures	49
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	54
musculoskeletal imaging	43
pelvic imaging	23
rehabilitation	1185
spinal procedures	42
synovectomy	13
upper extremity surgery	49
X-rays	54

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	18
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	16
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Plantation, FL during 2018 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	132
doctor visit	246
hip imaging	17
injections	132
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	40
musculoskeletal imaging	29
pelvic imaging	15
rehabilitation	708
spinal procedures	34
X-rays	38

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	18
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Plantation, FL during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	210
doctor visit	433
injections	210
musculoskeletal imaging	19
pelvic imaging	12
spinal procedures	35
X-rays	66

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	24
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	23
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Plantation, FL during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	205
doctor visit	303
injections	205
musculoskeletal imaging	18
pelvic imaging	15
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	46

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	17
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Plantation, FL during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	281
doctor visit	424
injections	281
musculoskeletal imaging	13
pelvic imaging	13
spinal procedures	30
X-rays	56

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	17
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	15
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Plantation, FL during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	372
doctor visit	447
injections	372
musculoskeletal imaging	22
pelvic imaging	25
spinal procedures	50
X-rays	97

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	23
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Plantation, FL were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and manual therapy.

aspiration	252
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
decompression surgery	11
diagnostic evaluation	33
doctor visit	360
hip imaging	18
injections	252
joint surgery	49
manual therapy	71
minimally invasive procedures	49
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
musculoskeletal imaging	26
pelvic imaging	21
rehabilitation	717
spinal procedures	39
synovectomy	13
upper extremity surgery	49
X-rays	71

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	167
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	17
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	55
85 and over	17
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	124

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

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	3
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at University of California Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1990)

Residency: University of California Affiliated Hospitals (1995)

Board Certification: Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Health System

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Westside Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Wells Baylis, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Plantation, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Miach Orthopaedics, Inc.	$232 $232
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$231 PENNSAID $136	Duexis $75	KRYSTEXXA $20
Horizon Pharma plc	$227 NO_PRODUCT $121	Duexis $76	PENNSAID $17	VIMOVO $13
Stryker Corporation	$226 Pivot Portal Entry Kit $165	AEQUALIS PERFORM $61
EMPI, INC.	$83 Plate, Fixation, Bone $83
Other	$361 MOSS100 $53	Duexis $52	PEAK $28	PROCLAIM $25	LENS 4K $23	Other $180

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,349
Consulting Fee	$11

Biography

Dr. Robert Baylis is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist in Plantation, FL. His clinical interests include meniscus repair, leg fracture, and arthroscopic surgery. His professional affiliations include Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Health System, and HCA Florida Healthcare. Dr. Baylis attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California. On average, patients gave Dr. Baylis a rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5).