Dr. James S. Hawkins, M.D. is a fellowship-trained, board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon specializing in conditions of the back, neck, leg and arm pain related to pathology in the spine. He has extensive training in minimally invasive, decompressions and fusion involving the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine in a wide range of patients. Dr. Hawkins sees patients that have differing lifestyles, from athletic to active to sedentary people both young and old.
Dr. James S. Hawkins, M.D. is a fellowship-trained, board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon specializing in conditions of the back, neck, leg and arm pain related to pathology in the spine. He has extensive training in minimally invasive, decompressions and fusion involving the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine in a wide range of patients. Dr. Hawkins sees patients that have differing lifestyles, from athletic to active to sedentary people both young and old.
Dr. James S. Hawkins, M.D. is a fellowship-trained, board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon specializing in conditions of the back, neck, leg and arm pain related to pathology in the spine. He has extensive training in minimally invasive, decompressions and fusion involving the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine in a wide range of patients.
Dr. Hawkins sees patients that have differing lifestyles, from athletic to active to sedentary people both young and old. His goal is to deliver patient-focused care in a timely manner and respectful fashion, and he looks forward to bringing his approach to all patients he has the privilege to care for.
Dr. Hawkins’ extensive training began in a unique way, earning his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Mechanical Engineering. He later attended Medical School at the Baylor College of Medicine, moving on to completing his orthopedic residency at the Phoenix Orthopedic Residency Program and a fellowship at the San Francisco Spine Institute. Before joining OrthoArizona, he was a part of organizing and developing a comprehensive spine care center at the Phoenix VA Medical Center, combining the efforts of physical therapy, interventional pain management, chronic pain providers, primary care providers and more to provide both operative and non-operative care to veterans suffering from spine-related problems.
Outside of his role as a physician, Dr. Hawkins enjoys being active with sports and recreational activities with family including fishing, travel and hiking.
He’s the best
Listened, good communication and treatment plan
Great Dr a Dr you can trust. About 11 years ago i went to see him about my back and the was straight with me about having surgery. A surgery for me was not going to be a reasonable pecentage helpfull. It woud not help at a reasonable way so he reconded not to have it. Didnt bull around on my wife case hers would help here 80% or more. A trustworthy Dr.
First time with Dr. Hawkins; he was highly professional and knowledgeable, friendly, took time to answer all my questions. I recommend.
Super helpful, knowledgeable, and patient. Thank you
Dr Hawkins was a good listener and knowledgeable about my back issues! Happy I met him. Hopefully we can get me out of pain!
Very nice,thorough and explained position well
Absolutely love Dr Hawkins ! He figured out my back issues in one appointment, had all my test and imaging approved by my insurance and surgery schedule in 2 weeks. My previous dr couldn’t even get my mri approved in the 3 years I was a patient. I was so impressed with the way Dr Hawkins treated me he took his time answered all my questions and didn’t rush out of the room. My only complaint was I wish his nurse cared as much as he does. First nurse is now gone, the second nurse well it’s been 3 weeks on Tuesday with a few calls and I still haven’t heard from her.
Dr. Hawkins is great, always easy to talk too. I trust him with my care.
Very personable. Pinpointed problem. Made a plan. Thanks.