Dr. James J. Creighton, III is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. After his freshman year at Indiana University, Dr. Creighton transferred to the University of Notre Dame, receiving his Bachelor of Science. He then attended Indiana University School of Medicine, and after graduating, he stayed there for his orthopedic surgery residency. Dr. Creighton then did two fellowships to specialize in upper extremity surgery.
Dr. James J. Creighton, III is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. After his freshman year at Indiana University, Dr. Creighton transferred to the University of Notre Dame, receiving his Bachelor of Science. He then attended Indiana University School of Medicine, and after graduating, he stayed there for his orthopedic surgery residency. Dr. Creighton then did two fellowships to specialize in upper extremity surgery.
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Great team!
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Listens and professional.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Awesome
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Gave me time I needed, explained my options… kind
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very attentive and explained all my options.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
I saw his physician assistant, and the office is very efficient. I got my x-rays and my cast put on very quickly.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Personable
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Saw his apn who gave me the cortisone I requested and answered all my questions.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
As always, excellent experience. Treated with respect and kindness buy all staff and professional people
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Very efficient clinic. Dr. Creighton was very affable. Staff was helpful.
Dr. James J. Creighton, III is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and became a diehard Notre Dame fan at an early age. After his freshman year at Indiana University, Dr. Creighton transferred to the University of Notre Dame, receiving his Bachelor of Science. He then attended Indiana University School of Medicine, and after graduating, he stayed there for his orthopedic surgery residency. Dr. Creighton then did two fellowships to specialize in upper extremity surgery. The first was with the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, focusing on hand, upper extremity, and microsurgery. The second was a Shoulder and Elbow fellowship with Florida Orthopaedic Institute.
Dr. Creighton cares for all upper extremity conditions, including fracture care, arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, nerve decompression and repair, Dupuytren’s disease, arthroplasty, and arthroscopy. He cares for patients of all ages. Dr. Creighton’s goal is to get patients back to their regular activities as soon as possible by working as a team with caregivers, family, and other medical professionals.
He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Creighton spends his spare time with his wife and two sons. Together, they enjoy outdoor activities such as golf, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and time at the beach and in the water. Dr. Creighton also enjoys traveling, grilling, and watching sporting events.
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Great team!
Listens and professional.
Awesome
Gave me time I needed, explained my options… kind
Very attentive and explained all my options.
I saw his physician assistant, and the office is very efficient. I got my x-rays and my cast put on very quickly.
Personable
Saw his apn who gave me the cortisone I requested and answered all my questions.
As always, excellent experience. Treated with respect and kindness buy all staff and professional people
Very efficient clinic. Dr. Creighton was very affable. Staff was helpful.