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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He sincerely cares about my issue and wants to get to the bottom of it.
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
Attentive. Informative. Decisive. Kind. It was my first time visiting and it was a great experience.
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
Very knowledgeable, on point. Highly recommend!!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Great Doctor I couldn't ask for a better doctor.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
He took his time explaining my procedure and answering my questions. Feel extremely confident in his expertise to repar my kneecap!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Extremely good bedside manor ❤️
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
A very professional, focused and confident individual..
He seems to be a good example of the new generation of surgeons
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. James is kind and listens to the patient. Made my much more comfortable about my situation.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Very professional and thorough in explaining the procedure. Extremely attentive before, duringand after the surgery. Top notch surgeon.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Very personable, takes his time with you to clearly explain things
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.
He sincerely cares about my issue and wants to get to the bottom of it.
Attentive. Informative. Decisive. Kind. It was my first time visiting and it was a great experience.
Very knowledgeable, on point. Highly recommend!!
Great Doctor I couldn't ask for a better doctor.
He took his time explaining my procedure and answering my questions. Feel extremely confident in his expertise to repar my kneecap!
Extremely good bedside manor ❤️
A very professional, focused and confident individual.. He seems to be a good example of the new generation of surgeons
Dr. James is kind and listens to the patient. Made my much more comfortable about my situation.
Very professional and thorough in explaining the procedure. Extremely attentive before, duringand after the surgery. Top notch surgeon.
Very personable, takes his time with you to clearly explain things