Dr. James Harris, M.D., is a highly experienced Orthopedic Surgeon at Azalea Orthopedics, specializing in Sports Medicine, Hips, Knees, and Shoulders.
He earned his M.D. (UT Medical Branch, 1979) and B.S. in Biology (UT Arlington). Dr. Harris completed his Surgery Internship (University of Michigan) and his extensive Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Tulane University School of Medicine. His specialized training includes a Sports Medicine and Knee Surgery Fellowship in Sydney, Australia.
Dr. James Harris, M.D., is a highly experienced Orthopedic Surgeon at Azalea Orthopedics, specializing in Sports Medicine, Hips, Knees, and Shoulders.
He earned his M.D. (UT Medical Branch, 1979) and B.S. in Biology (UT Arlington). Dr. Harris completed his Surgery Internship (University of Michigan) and his extensive Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Tulane University School of Medicine. His specialized training includes a Sports Medicine and Knee Surgery Fellowship in Sydney, Australia.
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He’s the best! I had my right knee replaced 6 years ago and my left hip replacement 5 months ago and my left knee replaced almost 3 weeks ago! I like him, and obviously trust him! He’s the best!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent, as usual! Thank you
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
He is top notch great patient to doctor experience
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
He was very nice & thorough. Explained very well.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
I really love him. He's a wonderful doctor and I will truly miss him. So so Happy I got to meet him. I trust him totaly
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
Awesome doc and nice man. Good choice seeing him.
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
I appreciate Dr. Harris and issues Vicki so much. I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you
(2 months ago)
Feb-2026
Very personable, and knowledgeable
(3 months ago)
Jan-2026
Knowledgeable, thorough, caring, good communication, and willing to spend whatever time you need.
(4 months ago)
Jan-2026
I respect and trust Dr. Harris. I gave used him in the past and a very great dr. I like the way he explains all and has time for questions.
Dr. James Harris, M.D., specializes in orthopedic surgery with an emphasis on sports medicine, hips, shoulders, knees, robotic, and arthroscopic surgery. He’s Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
For over 20 years, Dr. Harris has been a staple of the East Texas Medical Community. Before his time with Azalea, Dr. Harris spent a year in Sydney, Australia, completing a fellowship where he specialized in sports medicine and complex knee injuries. Before traveling to Australia, Dr. Harris studied as an orthopedic resident in New Orleans at the Tulane School of Medicine. While in Louisiana, he trained at Shrine Crippled Children’s Hospital, where he specialized in pediatric orthopedic surgery. Dr. Harris is certified to perform total knee replacement using Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology.
After years of providing top-quality patient care and excellent customer service, Dr. Harris is highly respected and widely regarded as a top surgeon in East Texas.
Dr. Harris has had a long term affiliation with Trinity Valley Community College and Brownsboro High School as the team physician at their sporting events.
He’s the best! I had my right knee replaced 6 years ago and my left hip replacement 5 months ago and my left knee replaced almost 3 weeks ago! I like him, and obviously trust him! He’s the best!
Excellent, as usual! Thank you
He is top notch great patient to doctor experience
He was very nice & thorough. Explained very well.
I really love him. He's a wonderful doctor and I will truly miss him. So so Happy I got to meet him. I trust him totaly
Awesome doc and nice man. Good choice seeing him.
I appreciate Dr. Harris and issues Vicki so much. I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you
Very personable, and knowledgeable
Knowledgeable, thorough, caring, good communication, and willing to spend whatever time you need.
I respect and trust Dr. Harris. I gave used him in the past and a very great dr. I like the way he explains all and has time for questions.