James Bynum, M.D.
Practice: Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida
Specialty: Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Reconstructive Surgery
Office locations: Fort Myers, Naples
Dr. James Bynum is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine and arthroscopy. He has experience as a team physician at both the high school and professional level.
Biography
Dr. James Bynum attended Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX where he graduated with honors. He remained in Galveston to complete his orthopedic surgery residency. He then completed an additional year of sports medicine and arthroscopy training at an accredited fellowship in Plano, TX in 2008. He has published numerous scientific papers in renowned orthopedic journals, reviewed articles for publication in the Journal of Arthroscopy, and has lectured both students and physicians on various sports medicine and arthroscopy topics. He has covered both local high school football and professional baseball teams.
Dr. Bynum and his wife, Veronica, have called Fort Myers home for the last 3 years. His hobbies include fishing, boating, hunting, and cooking.
Education
Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX – B.S. Chemistry
University of Texas at Galveston, Galveston, TX – Doctor of Medicine
University of Texas at Galveston, Galveston, TX – Orthopedic surgical internship & residency
Plano & Associated Orthopedics and Sports Medicine – Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Reconstructive Surgery
Board Status
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon (ABOS)
Distinctions
Member American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Member Arthroscopy Association of North America
Member Florida Orthopedic Society
Member Lee County Medical Society

Fantastic and Prodession and Plesant from begining to end, and followup
Excellent personality and very professional. Not in any rush to do surgery and very easy to communicate with. Highly recommend to anyone needing shoulder relief.
Superb surgeon who listens and takes a real interest in his patients!
He previously did an operation on my right shoulder. He listens to what you have to say gives you feedback. I appreciate him very much. Great doctor would recommend in 100%.
Great visit doctor was very helpful in answering questions.
Even though he was behind schedule. It happens.
Felt very comfortable!
Always great
I feel so blessed to have Such a personable and professional surgeon as Dr Bynum. I highly recommend him to any of my family and friends.
The staff and the office is super nice. Dr. Bynum was friendly and took the time to answer my questions. I would definitely return if I had a problem in the future.