Dr. James Doran, M.D., is a board-certified, sports fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon. He earned his medical degree from Drexel University’s College of Medicine and completed his residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where he served as chief resident. He specializes in arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee, and served as assistant team physician for the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies during his fellowship at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University.
Dr. James Doran, M.D., is a board-certified, sports fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon. He earned his medical degree from Drexel University’s College of Medicine and completed his residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where he served as chief resident. He specializes in arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee, and served as assistant team physician for the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies during his fellowship at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University.
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Very professional, never in a hurry, takes time to talk and listen to his patients
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Doran is professional, knowledgeable, communicates very well, so you understand exactly your condition and the steps to deal with it. I highly recommend his skill and his demeanor.
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
Took time to talk with us and try to get to the bottom of the problem.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Doran is very smart & very patient! He is very thorough! He has a great personality & shows interest in his patients!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
I LOVE MY DOCTOR HE IS VERY DOWN TO EARTH AND EXPLAINS EVERYTHING WHILE HE IS WORKING ALL I CAN SAY IS KEEP HIM💙
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Doran is the best. He listens to you and explains his thoughts and diagnosis so you understand. You are in good hands.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Doran is very personable taking his time to answer my questions and explaining what's next. The office staff is great too.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Good service
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
I went to Dr. Doran after getting my follow-up appointment cancelled at another practice (not any Shore ones). He took the time to actually evaluate my movement and noticed new issues in my x-rays, which absolutely would’ve been missed if I went back to my original place. He’s great!!
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Very through exam and helpful advise
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
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Shore Orthopaedic - Somers Point
24 MacArthur Blvd Somers Point, NJ 08244
Dr. James Doran, M.D., is a board-certified, Sports Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee for patients of all ages and activity levels. Dr. Doran also performs partial and total joint replacement of the shoulder, hip, and knee, as well as general fracture care.
Dr. Doran received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering, Tissue Engineering, and Biomaterials from Drexel University. He continued at Drexel University’s College of Medicine for his medical degree. Prior to his residency training, he pursued a research year at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases in the Orthopaedic Surgery Adult Joint Reconstruction Division. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency training in Brooklyn, New York at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where he served as chief resident.
Dr. Doran returned to Philadelphia, PA, and completed his orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. During his fellowship, he served as assistant team physician for the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies professional sports teams, as well as the St. Joseph University Athletics and multiple Philadelphia area high schools. He was also selected to be an assistant orthopaedic surgeon at the MLB 2021 Draft Combine. He has been extolled by his residency and fellowship directors for his dedication, work ethic, and surgical skills.
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Very professional, never in a hurry, takes time to talk and listen to his patients
Dr. Doran is professional, knowledgeable, communicates very well, so you understand exactly your condition and the steps to deal with it. I highly recommend his skill and his demeanor.
Took time to talk with us and try to get to the bottom of the problem.
Dr. Doran is very smart & very patient! He is very thorough! He has a great personality & shows interest in his patients!
I LOVE MY DOCTOR HE IS VERY DOWN TO EARTH AND EXPLAINS EVERYTHING WHILE HE IS WORKING ALL I CAN SAY IS KEEP HIM💙
Dr. Doran is the best. He listens to you and explains his thoughts and diagnosis so you understand. You are in good hands.
Dr. Doran is very personable taking his time to answer my questions and explaining what's next. The office staff is great too.
Good service
I went to Dr. Doran after getting my follow-up appointment cancelled at another practice (not any Shore ones). He took the time to actually evaluate my movement and noticed new issues in my x-rays, which absolutely would’ve been missed if I went back to my original place. He’s great!!
Very through exam and helpful advise