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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Top shelf all around. Great staff. Very good experience.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr.James listens to my problems and symptoms. He was patient and understanding.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
He did great job
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
James is so professional, nice, and knowledgeable.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
He was amazing. Easy to talk to. Explained me everything. Was super nice. Great doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. James is very professional and kind. He explained my surgery procedure in a way that I could understand it. After surgery, he stopped by recovery to check on me and he informed me of a couple of unexpected things that he was able to take care. I highly recommend Dr. James. He is wonderful!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent experience
Excellent surgery
Excellent care
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. James
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
I really liked him, he knew what he was talking about and respected me as a patient with autonomy. I felt like I was part of the plan.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
It was a great experience; the check-in process was easy, and Dr. James provided an excellent review and outlined the next steps.
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.
Top shelf all around. Great staff. Very good experience.
Dr.James listens to my problems and symptoms. He was patient and understanding.
He did great job
James is so professional, nice, and knowledgeable.
He was amazing. Easy to talk to. Explained me everything. Was super nice. Great doctor
Dr. James is very professional and kind. He explained my surgery procedure in a way that I could understand it. After surgery, he stopped by recovery to check on me and he informed me of a couple of unexpected things that he was able to take care. I highly recommend Dr. James. He is wonderful!
Excellent experience Excellent surgery Excellent care
Dr. James
I really liked him, he knew what he was talking about and respected me as a patient with autonomy. I felt like I was part of the plan.
It was a great experience; the check-in process was easy, and Dr. James provided an excellent review and outlined the next steps.