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Lee James, D.O.
Advanced Orthopedic Center
Orthopedics, Interventional Pain Medicine, Physiatry
Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.9
5.4K Ratings
2.4K Comments
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.
4.9
5.4K Ratings
2.4K Comments
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.
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Most recent review: 3 days ago
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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
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Dr. James, is a carrying doctor, explains procedure, so one can understand. He's been my doctor for several years. Highly recommend him
Dr James is wonderful. He’s helped with chronic pain that makes everyday feel better. He’s the best
Lee James Is always the best in the not so good times ! And great in all the good times! He takes a lot and is the number one pain management doctor that I have ever meet!! He deserves a # 1 Doctors award every year! God Bless
Anyways guides me through the process and keeps the stress level down from the procedure by his friendly demeanor.
Funny and friendly. Takes his time to listen to me and is absolutely diligent to get to the cause of my pain.
Amazing
Friendly and informative as well as competent!
He always explains everything and makes me feel good about my treatment. His assistants are equally as competent. I get a feeling of being taken care of.
Outstanding care & great staff
First visit & was very satisfied the professionalism of Dr. James & staff.