Dr. James Guyton is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hip preservation and pelvic trauma.
Dr. James Guyton is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hip preservation and pelvic trauma.
With more than 20 years of experience performing anterior hip surgery in the settings of hip preservation and pelvic trauma, Dr. James Guyton has added direct anterior hip replacement to his skill set. For patients who are appropriate candidates (those with appropriate body type) direct anterior hip replacement can offer a rapid recovery and return to function.
Specialties:
Hip Preservation Surgery
Total Joint Replacement
Locations:
Wolf River
Joined Staff:
July 1991
Education:
University of Mississippi
Med School: Harvard Medical School, 1985
Residency: University of Iowa, 1990
Other Information:
Fellowship: Total Joint Fellowship, 1991 Rush Presbyterian, St. Luke’s Hosp., Chicago
Board of Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
University Appointment: Assistant Professor, UT-Campbell Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Societies:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Association
The Society for Arthritic Joint Surgery
Southern Medical Association
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Areas of Specialty:
Adult Orthopaedic Reconstruction including:
Anterior Hip Replacement
Posterior Hip Replacement
Partial Knee replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Young Adult Hip Preservation Surgery (treatment of hip dysplasia)

He's a Great Doctor! Explained what going on with my knee, Told me I didn't need the knee replacement at this time.. Referred me to less evasive Dr. In the Practice 👍🏼
Dr. Guyton listens to everything, answers all my questions, and then explains the problem and the solution well!
Dr. Guyton is most professional in every respect…plus he is an extremely nice gentleman with the “gift” of being able to talk to a patient in terms easily understandable. I am truly blessed to be one of his patients.
It took 2 hours waiting to see him after my scheduled appt time.
Dr Guyton is a very accomplished surgeon. Always pleasant and informative. Answered all my questions to my satisfaction.
He listens, advises and imparts trust.
Dr Guyton and his staff were AMAZING! Very thoughtful, patient, kind and professional
Dr. Guyton is one of the finest surgeons around. He has a great personality and bedside manner. I was always confident of his ability to get me on my feet and back in motion.
Very thoughtful and caring!
He’s the best. So caring and personable. I always recommend him to my friends.