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.
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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In addition to being a great surgeon, wonderful bedside manner and so patient answering questions! Highly recommend!
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Awesome!!
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. James was very professional and thorough with his diagnosis and explanation of the best path forward. I felt like he listened to my concerns and gave me the best option to get to myself again. He’s very direct and straightforward, not the type of doctor who will beat around the bush which I appreciate.
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Doctor James is an excellent surgeon. He has a wonderful bedside manner, listens intently and offers fact based advice. I could not be happier with my surgery or with having him as my doctor.
(6 days ago)
Apr-2026
Glad I went to see him started me on plan to help w shoulder pain thanks
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. James was such an interactive listener. His intentionality to listen when I explained my pain symptoms proves that he truly cares!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Surgery on my labrum went smooth and I've had zero pain afterwards. Would highly recommend Dr. James to anyone!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Very helpful, Excellent surgeon. Team is very responsive.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr James is always so wonderful! On time, caring, compassionate, informative, and interested. Such great traits for patients trying to understand and figure things out.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Wonderful Surgeon! Pleasant bedside manner and you don’t feel like a number !! He cares about his patients and that’s hard to find anymore !
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.
In addition to being a great surgeon, wonderful bedside manner and so patient answering questions! Highly recommend!
Awesome!!
Dr. James was very professional and thorough with his diagnosis and explanation of the best path forward. I felt like he listened to my concerns and gave me the best option to get to myself again. He’s very direct and straightforward, not the type of doctor who will beat around the bush which I appreciate.
Doctor James is an excellent surgeon. He has a wonderful bedside manner, listens intently and offers fact based advice. I could not be happier with my surgery or with having him as my doctor.
Glad I went to see him started me on plan to help w shoulder pain thanks
Dr. James was such an interactive listener. His intentionality to listen when I explained my pain symptoms proves that he truly cares!
Surgery on my labrum went smooth and I've had zero pain afterwards. Would highly recommend Dr. James to anyone!
Very helpful, Excellent surgeon. Team is very responsive.
Dr James is always so wonderful! On time, caring, compassionate, informative, and interested. Such great traits for patients trying to understand and figure things out.
Wonderful Surgeon! Pleasant bedside manner and you don’t feel like a number !! He cares about his patients and that’s hard to find anymore !