Dr. James specializes in comprehensive non-surgical management of spine and other musculoskeletal conditions, including acute and chronic back and neck pain, sciatica, nerve pain, and joint pain.
Dr. James specializes in comprehensive non-surgical management of spine and other musculoskeletal conditions, including acute and chronic back and neck pain, sciatica, nerve pain, and joint pain.
Dr. Lee James specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation with subspecialty training in pain medicine. He completed both his residency and a pain medicine fellowship at the University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill. He is an active member of the North American Spine Society, Spine Intervention Society, International Neuromodulation Society, American Academy of Pain Medicine, and American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. James specializes in comprehensive non-surgical management of spine and other musculoskeletal conditions, including acute and chronic back and neck pain, sciatica, nerve pain, and joint pain. He performs fluoroscopically-guided lumbar and cervical epidural injections, spinal cord stimulation, diagnostic nerve root blocks, peripheral nerve blocks, facet joint injections, medial branch radiofrequency lesioning, sacroiliac joint injections, Botox injections for pain management, and upper/lower extremity joint injections.
A Florida native, Dr. James received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa and earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. He and his family are thrilled to be part of Advanced Orthopedic Center and the community in Southwest Florida.
Medical Education
- Medical Degree: Nova Southeastern University College of Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency: University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
- Fellowship: Pain Medicine, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Department of Anesthesiology, Chapel Hill, NC
Board Certification
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Subspecialty Certification in Interventional Pain Management
Professional Affiliations
- North American Spine Society
- Spine Intervention Society
- International Neuromodulation Society
- American Academy of Pain Medicine
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations
- Fawcett Memorial Hospital
- Murdock Surgery Center

He is a caring Dr. took time to explain questions I had.
He is one of the best Doctors that I have ever visited. He and his staff. Are professional and kind
Dr James is amazing. He always addresses my concerns.
Dr James is an excellent doctor and really cares for his patients. Highly recommend him.
It’s always a great experience when Dr James takes care of my medical issues. I have all the faith in whatever Dr James does to me during my on-going back and neck problems.
He really cares about his patients!
His medical skills along with his compassion have made a remarkable impact in my quality of life. I recommend him with no reservations. Deborah H
Dr.James is great he understands my pain and gets my procedures done to get me out of pain highly recommended him
Caring, professional Doctor.
Dr. James deserves a 10 in my book. Excellent doctor. Very up front and answered all of my questions thoroughly! I highly recommend him to all of my family and friends! Thank you so very much!