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Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon
37026 US Highway 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL
34684
Top reviews
Dr James is an extremely competent and professional Dr. and surgeon. I had a total hip replacement back in 2022, and i now have a fully functional and pain free hip! I have also been treated for knee osteoarthritis , with non iShow morenvasive treatments such as gel shots and cortisone shots with great results. I would highly recommend Dr James, as an accomplished, kind and compassionate Dr.and surgeon.
Dr. James is great doctor and surgeon. He performed total knee replacement on me. He took the time to discuss my options before considering surgery and we proceeded with those options. But eventually we had to do the surgery thiShow mores year. The surgery went well and he is available for any questions I may have. Totally recommend him and this practice.
Christopher “Chris” James, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic Specialists. He is proud to serve patients throughout Palm Harbor, Florida.
A Tampa native, Dr. James is a graduate of Jesuit High School. He received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University, where he played for the football team as a wide receiver. He went on to complete medical school at Saint George’s University in Grenada, West Indies, and in select New York City area hospitals.
Dr. James completed orthopedic surgery residency training at the University of Missouri - Columbia, followed by a fellowship in hip and knee replacement in Chicago’s Northshore University Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. James has had extensive training in all aspects of both operative and nonoperative orthopedics. His primary interest is adult hip and knee reconstructive surgery that entails both primary and revision procedures. At Orthopedic Specialists, Dr. James performs a variety of procedures, including hip and knee replacements, knee arthroscopy, periprosthetic fracture surgery, and knee and joint injections, to name a few.
He has been trained in the most advanced joint replacement surgery, including computer- and robotic-assisted techniques that allow for enhanced recovery and improved function. Dr. James uses minimally invasive approaches for his knee replacements and both muscle-sparing direct anterior as well as a mini posterior hip approach.
In his spare time, Dr. James enjoys trying to impress his friends and family with his culinary skills. As a former Purdue football wide receiver, he enjoys cheering for all Boilermakers sports. He also is a fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Little League Elbow
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture
Elbow Arthritis
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fractures
Elbow Ligament Injuries
Golfer’s Elbow
Tennis Elbow
ACL
Labral Tear
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder Tendinitis
Dislocated Shoulder/Shoulder Instability
Chondromalacia
MCL/LCL/PCL Tears
Meniscus Tear
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Synovitis
ACL Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Arthritis
Ankle Sprain
Osteochondral Lesion of the Talus (OLT)
Plantar Fasciitis
Foot and Ankle Osteoarthritis
Hallux Rigidus (Big Toe Arthritis)
Midfoot Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Trigger Finger
Avascular Necrosis
Hip Bursitis
Hip Labral Tear
Hip Tendinitis
Wrist Ganglion Cyst
deQuervain’s tendonitis
Hip Osteoarthritis
Ankle Pain
Ankle/Foot
Anterior Total Hip Replacement
Arthritis
Arthroscopic Surgery
Back Pain
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
Cervical Medial Branch Block
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cortisone Injections
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fractures
Frozen Shoulder
Herniated Disc
Injections
Joint Instability
Knee Pain
Lumbar Medial Branch Block
Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation
Lumbar Sympathetic Block
Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
MRI
Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Neck Pain
Hip Pain
Non-Operative Pain Treatment
Occipital Nerve Block
PRP
Physical Therapy
Robotic Assisted Surgery
Robotic Total Knee Replacement
Rotator Cuff
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Sciatica
Shoulder Replacement
Specialty Guided Injections
Sports Medicine
Sprains
The Stem Cell Therapy
Joint Replacement
Sports Physicals Orthopedics
Trigger Point Injections
Cervical and Lumbar Radiculopathy
Young Athletes Sports Injuries
Bursitis and Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis
Worker's Compensation
Elbow
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Surgery
Facet Syndrome
Hand & Wrist Pain
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
Hip Arthroscopy
In-Office Trigger Finger Release
Location
Orthopedic Specialists
37026 US Highway 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL, 34684
More About Dr. Christopher James, MD
Practice
Specialties
NPI Number
1790190700
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Dr James was very attentive and relieved pain with a shot in my knee
Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Dr. James was great. Easy to talk to and treated me at all the same visit.
Friendly, professional staff. Amazing Doctors. Not too busy to talk with you. Answer all your questions!
Dr. James is efficient and doesn’t waste your time. Fixes the problem. Happy with the results
Knowable pleasant
He is the best
Dr James is an extremely competent and professional Dr. and surgeon. I had a total hip replacement back in 2022, and i now have a fully functional and pain free hip! I have also been treated for knee osteoarthritis , with non invasive treatments such as gel shots and cortisone shots with great results. I would highly recommend Dr James, as an accomplished, kind and compassionate Dr.and surgeon.
Dr. James is great doctor and surgeon. He performed total knee replacement on me. He took the time to discuss my options before considering surgery and we proceeded with those options. But eventually we had to do the surgery this year. The surgery went well and he is available for any questions I may have. Totally recommend him and this practice.
Great doc and staff!...He takes time to review all options and answer all questions.. Mark
Empathetic and professional!
Dr. James had that injection in my knee before I could blink! Great staff and great experience!
I absolutely love Dr James . He has proven to be a knowledgeable, caring and compassionate man.
He was friendly professional
Dr. James is an excellent orthopedic Specialist. Not only for a wonderfully successful surgery on my right knee but understanding my concerns when I fell on my knee.
Dr. James is easy too talk to and listens to your concerns. Every appointment, the surgery and after care has been wonderful.
Very professional and personable.
Dr James is wonderful. I had a full hip replacement and he explained everthing to me. I knew exactly what to expect. 4 weeks later, im back to work. Next, my knee!
Comforting
Very knowledgeable and told me my options
Excellent helpfully and caring
Always a good experience in this practice. The customer service of staff and doctors is top notch.
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Very good surgeon! No more problems with my hip!
Very nice meeting. Satisfied with the care I received. Would recommend Dr. JAMES TO EVERYONE.
Dr James is a wonderful do tor
Easy trip fast thorough exam
He is great explaining everything and great patient care I had a good recovery and my physical health is my physical health is much improved
Great experience
Excellent
First time visit was very informative. Dr James explained what the X-rays showed and gave me all my options.
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