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 helpful, Excellent surgeon. Team is very responsive.
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Dr James is always so wonderful! On time, caring, compassionate, informative, and interested. Such great traits for patients trying to understand and figure things out.
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Wonderful Surgeon! Pleasant bedside manner and you don’t feel like a number !! He cares about his patients and that’s hard to find anymore !
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Liked Dr James very much.
(5 days ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent Doctor!! He was very knowledgeable and explained the procedure very thoroughly.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. James is very professional, knowledgeable and wants to do what’s best for his patients.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
I highly recommend Dr. James if you are considering torn rotator cuff repair surgery. He operated on mine one week ago, and I am doing amazing! My family and friends can’t believe how well I am doing. Dr. James is highly skilled, and I’m sure he’s very busy and in high demand. However, he didn’t seem rushed at all during my initial visit, or at the surgery center when he came in to see me prior to my surgery. He’s the best in my opinion!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. James, has the unique combination of professional and personal demeanor. He took time and answered all my questions. He was very detailed in his explanations and made me feel secure in my recovery from shoulder replacement surgery. I feel so fortunate to have found him for this procedure.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr James was so thorough in his explanation of what my options would be for my shoulder. And he took his time to make sure I was clear on these plan.
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 helpful, Excellent surgeon. Team is very responsive.
Dr James is always so wonderful! On time, caring, compassionate, informative, and interested. Such great traits for patients trying to understand and figure things out.
Wonderful Surgeon! Pleasant bedside manner and you don’t feel like a number !! He cares about his patients and that’s hard to find anymore !
Liked Dr James very much.
Excellent Doctor!! He was very knowledgeable and explained the procedure very thoroughly.
Dr. James is very professional, knowledgeable and wants to do what’s best for his patients.
I highly recommend Dr. James if you are considering torn rotator cuff repair surgery. He operated on mine one week ago, and I am doing amazing! My family and friends can’t believe how well I am doing. Dr. James is highly skilled, and I’m sure he’s very busy and in high demand. However, he didn’t seem rushed at all during my initial visit, or at the surgery center when he came in to see me prior to my surgery. He’s the best in my opinion!
Dr. James, has the unique combination of professional and personal demeanor. He took time and answered all my questions. He was very detailed in his explanations and made me feel secure in my recovery from shoulder replacement surgery. I feel so fortunate to have found him for this procedure.
Dr James was so thorough in his explanation of what my options would be for my shoulder. And he took his time to make sure I was clear on these plan.
Good appointment.