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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Very professional with excellent bedside manners.
(2 days ago)
May-2026
Dr.James with Raleigh Orthopaedic clinic...Top notch! Highly recommended for your orthopedic surgery needs.
(6 days ago)
May-2026
Professional
(6 days ago)
May-2026
A most kind doctor. Personable, knowledgeable and easily understood.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Excellent, compassionate care.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr James listens closely to how we feel and shows genuine interest.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr.James is very caring and patient. He's a wonderful doctor. I feel confident that I am getting excellent care under his direction.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Maybe the most professional and courteous doctor visit I’ve ever experienced.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent provider, very friendly and patient centered.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
In addition to being a great surgeon, wonderful bedside manner and so patient answering questions! Highly recommend!
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.
Very professional with excellent bedside manners.
Dr.James with Raleigh Orthopaedic clinic...Top notch! Highly recommended for your orthopedic surgery needs.
Professional
A most kind doctor. Personable, knowledgeable and easily understood.
Excellent, compassionate care.
Dr James listens closely to how we feel and shows genuine interest.
Dr.James is very caring and patient. He's a wonderful doctor. I feel confident that I am getting excellent care under his direction.
Maybe the most professional and courteous doctor visit I’ve ever experienced.
Excellent provider, very friendly and patient centered.
In addition to being a great surgeon, wonderful bedside manner and so patient answering questions! Highly recommend!