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Orthopedic Surgeon
37026 US Highway 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL
Top reviews
Dr Maser has the patience that you RARELY find this day and age in a Dr. . He never is in a hurry and always answers questions (even dumb ones in my case) in a way that makes sense. He has done numerous procedures, injections etc.Show more and is STILL patient when I tend not to adhere to his post procedure advice. I have danced around the procedure of finally having him go in and repair my lower back due to the fact that I'm kind of terrified of anyone working on my spine due to horror stories about "botched procedures" and so. Again, he has been MORE than patient and I'm the epitome of a "bad patient " and he still just shakes his head and asks "ya ready yet" to attack the root of my issue. His staff , Susie and Annie have ALWAYS been no less than awesome with my " special requests" and last minute appointments due to the fact that I live in Colorado half the time and here in Florida the other half and they all have been no less than awesome to work with. I cannot recommend them highly enough. I can have any procedure done in either state but I choose to have Maser and his staff here in Florida for all my medical needs. Again, it's rare to find a practice that not only do they remember you by name, they actually treat you with the same familiarity that " old school" way. If your sitting in the fence and not sure... try him and his staff, you will see what I and everyone I have had the pleasure of visiting with in the waiting room have come to experience. I'd give a high 5 if I could
Dear Dr. Williams, Every time I go into your offices, I am blown away with the level of compassion and concern that is displayed by every one of your staff. I am truly in awe. On my last visit, it was over the top with the depth oShow moref explanation that you yourself were willing to take the time to describe some of the "what ifs" that can occur in the future. So your tech took more x-rays to show me exactly why and where I am experiencing the pain, not that I am trying to run up the bill, but if the ligaments are missing then that may well mean that I will be somewhat disabled as a result of those issues. For these reasons, am i pleased, I am ecstatic that I have not experienced in a long time. It has been a unique experience to say the least. On a different subject, I was asking one of your associates if there might be a time when I might be able to speak with you. I use a number of different supplements and I cannot get from the telephone agents any kind of information other than these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease. My response to them is, then why am I talking to you at all.Ir is virtually impossible to get in touch with these doctors. All I want is the best product to do the best for by body. Thank you for all that you have done for me thus far. I only wish there were a lot more like you chair-side manner, (bedside just didn't feel appropriate)!
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
DARI Motion Scans
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
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
NPI Number
1790190700
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Very easy to talk to and a very nice guy who knows what he’s doing I recommend him to anyone
Dr James is the most personable yet professional physician I’ve ever encountered. His ability to answer all my questions in layman’s terms with such care & compassion was most impressive. Thank you, thank you !!!
Very professional a lot of consideration and from the doctor to the patient. Dr James and his team was very helpful and made me feel that I was in good hands .
Always the best of care and the feeling that the doctors really care
Professional and timely!
Dr James is Awesome! Straight and forward with all his information and he did exactly what he said he was gonna do, my surgery was a success (right hip replacement) and even when we needed his support in the middle of the night he was there to answer any and all questions, unfortunately i will be needing further surgery ( left hip) but I will most definitely be using Dr James, Thank you to him and his staff for there professionalism and all around great job!
Excellent Dr.
A great and compassionate Dr.
very plesant
This was our first visit with Dr. James and he was exceptional!
Staff is very nice and efficient and Dr James is great
Great place
Overall great,with excellent and courteous staff,minimal wait time and great time spent with the doctor.
Efficient and thorough
Dr. James is the best at what he does i am so glad i had him do my hip replacement surgery and i am pain free 4 months later
quick diagnosis took care of the problem
Patient and answered all questions so as to allow patient to understand
The visit went well dr. James answered my questions. Thank you.
Stellar! Period. Just stellar!
Dr James replaced my right knee. I was extremely concerned as when I had my left knee replaced (by another doctor) my recovery was long and painful. Dr James assured me that this time things would be very different and he was SO right. I was out of most of my pain and almost fully mobile within 2 weeks of my surgery. I could not be happier and I cannot recommend Dr. James high;y enough.
Very impressive. Charming and polite. Very knowledgeable and easy to understand.
On 2/6 Dr. James replaced my left hip. I walked and climbed stairs the day after surgery. There was no pain the day of surgery and the day after. There was pain once the spinal block wore off on 2/8, but it was controllable with Hydrocodone for 2 days and Tylenol for 10 days. No pain meds have been needed since then. At less than 4 weeks after surgery, I am just about pain free.
I’m having surgery next week. Dr. James explained everything in detail and was very patient listening to my concerns. I would recommend him to my friends.
Dr. James is an incredibly knowledgeable and professional physician that cares about his patients and recommends treatment plans that are tailored to each individual. I’ve only had the pleasure of meeting him for a single appointment thus far, but I feel confident in his abilities and expertise.
Dr James is a gifted, experienced surgeon.
Great facility and staff
Dr. James was very thorough and explained everything so I knew exactly what the best treatment plan was for my knee. The fact that he said I'm too young for a knee replacement did not hurt either! Lol definitely my knee Dr. From here on out! Highly recommend!
Dr. James is awesome. I had a total knee replacement.
Dr. James provided me with excellent care with no pressure.
My first visit was good.Dr James looks you over good ordered xrays of knees and hips because I just had a bad fall and my left knee was hard to walk on.I see him in two weeks to see if the steroid shot helped knee.Everyone in the office is very nice.
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