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, thorough. Listened to concerns, very friendly
(3 days ago)
Feb-2026
Great communication prior and after the surgery.
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
Dr James did my shoulder surgery and couldn’t have gone better. Surgery Center staff, nurses, anesthesiologist all excellent. Would never use any other ortho providers than Raleigh Ortho this is my 3rd Dr there and all excellent
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
Exceptional surgeon. Very kind and thoughtful
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr James’s bedside manner was excellent. He answered all my questions. I was scared and he made me feel so much better.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
All of my care was wonderful. The nursing staff was so caring and answered all my questions. Dr. James and his staff are a complete package!
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. James is easy to talk to , he listens and provides great feedback aiding greatly in my recovery !
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Great
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Very professional and knowledgeable. Prepared and great job.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr James has great bedside manner and is very kind pertaining to all things shoulders. He called me personal the day before my presentation to ensure any questions I had were answered. On the day of my procedure he went over everything again to ensure I was comfortable with everything
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, thorough. Listened to concerns, very friendly
Great communication prior and after the surgery.
Dr James did my shoulder surgery and couldn’t have gone better. Surgery Center staff, nurses, anesthesiologist all excellent. Would never use any other ortho providers than Raleigh Ortho this is my 3rd Dr there and all excellent
Exceptional surgeon. Very kind and thoughtful
Dr James’s bedside manner was excellent. He answered all my questions. I was scared and he made me feel so much better.
All of my care was wonderful. The nursing staff was so caring and answered all my questions. Dr. James and his staff are a complete package!
Dr. James is easy to talk to , he listens and provides great feedback aiding greatly in my recovery !
Great
Very professional and knowledgeable. Prepared and great job.
Dr James has great bedside manner and is very kind pertaining to all things shoulders. He called me personal the day before my presentation to ensure any questions I had were answered. On the day of my procedure he went over everything again to ensure I was comfortable with everything