Evan W. James, MD

Practice: Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic

Specialty: Orthopedics

Office locations: Raleigh, Holly Springs, West Cary

Most recent review: 3 days ago New

1.1K Ratings

534 Comments

Dr. Evan James, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic. Dr. James has specific clinical interests in treating ligament tears of the knee, meniscus injuries, rotator cuff tears, shoulder labrum tears and arthritis, and hip femoroacetabular impingement and labral tears.

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Very knowledgeable. Great personality. Explains everything so that as a patient you know what’s going on with your body understand. Makes you feel like you’ve known him all your life.

(3 days ago) Oct-2026

Great doctor. Explains things; makes you feel comfortable. Highly recommended!

(3 days ago) Oct-2026

Best dr

(5 days ago) Oct-2026

Friendly, patient, helpful, and thorough.

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Doctor James fully explained his diagnosis and provided a range of measures that could be taken to alleviate/solve my issue...in terms I could understand. Very thorough

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

I had a great appointment. Evan was kind and knowledgeable.

(2 weeks ago) Sep-2026

Doc James clearly communicated issue and options.

(2 weeks ago) Sep-2026

Dr. James helped my family feel confident in my sons surgery and recovery. He answers questions and cared enough to check on him after surgery. We are confident we chose the right doctor.

(3 weeks ago) Sep-2026

As a senior, I think this doctor speaks a little too quickly. He needs to slow down his assessment of people when he's dealing with older people. I give him a five but honestly four is the max I would give him. Seems knowledgeable, friendly and would probably go to him again. But please slow down when you provide your assessments.

(3 weeks ago) Sep-2026

Very professional

(3 weeks ago) Sep-2026

Raleigh Office

3001 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27612

(919) 781-5600

Holly Springs Office

781 Avent Ferry Road
#110
Holly Springs, NC 27540

(919) 781-5600

West Cary-Panther Creek Office

6715 McCrimmon Parkway
Suite 205
Cary, NC 27519

(919) 781-5600

Dr. Evan James, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic.

He attended the University of Notre Dame for college, where he majored in Biology and received the Braco Award for Excellence in Cell Biology Research. Dr. James completed medical school at the University of Minnesota, and spent an additional year performing complex knee and sports medicine research at the prestigious Steadman-Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. Dr. James then completed his surgical internship, orthopedic surgery residency, and fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, ranked the #1 orthopedic hospital in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. During his training, Dr. James served as an assistant team physician for multiple professional and collegiate sports teams, including the New York Giants, New York Red Bulls, and Iona College.

Dr. James has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed scientific research papers and book chapters published in top journals in orthopedic surgery, including the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Arthroscopy, and Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has presented research at numerous national and international meetings. As a surgical resident, he was awarded the Thomas L. Wickiewicz, MD Research Grant for research pertaining to patellofemoral instability.

Dr. James has specific clinical interests in treating ligament tears of the knee, meniscus injuries, rotator cuff tears, shoulder labrum tears and arthritis, and hip femoroacetabular impingement and labral tears. As a lifelong athlete himself, Dr. James enjoys competing in marathons and road races, as well as golfing, skiing, and hiking. Dr. James is committed to providing the highest quality of care to patients to achieve and maintain an active lifestyle.

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