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Evan W. James, MD
Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic
Orthopedics
Raleigh, Holly Spring, West Cary
4.9
794 Ratings
368 Comments
Dr. Evan James 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.
4.9
794 Ratings
368 Comments
Dr. Evan James 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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Dr. Evan James 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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It was a great experience; the check-in process was easy, and Dr. James provided an excellent review and outlined the next steps.
Very personable and approachable doctor. Did not feel like I was a burden to his time at
Personable and professional
The first time a doctor has ever called me pre op to check on me. Amazing!
Really personable, polite, attentive, good listener. Seemed happy and caring. I
Best that I have ever seen!I I Highly recommend Dr James for what ever you may need. He is strait to the point and gives you all the answers you need and great follow up
Excellent Doctor
Very kind and patient. I feel better already!!
Very professional. Friendly, listened well and came up several treatments for my husband and myself.
We are very happy with Dr James.