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Dr. James Bethea, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 71
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Dr. James Bethea, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Charleston, SC.
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Dr. James Bethea, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 71
Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. James Bethea, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Charleston, SC.
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Dr. James Bethea, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Charleston, SC and has 47 years experience. They graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1977 and completed a residency at Medical University of South Carolina.They currently practice at MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion - Epic Center and are affiliated with University Medical Center. Dr. Bethea has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Limb Pain and Chronic Pelvic Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bethea received an average rating of 2.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Bethea is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion - Epic Center
    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd # 708, Charleston, SC 29407
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 484-6275
  2. 2 MUSC Health Chuck Dawley Medical Park
    1106 Chuck Dawley Blvd Bldg A, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Experience and Background Check

Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Chondromalacia
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Stenosis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Torticollis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bethea
2.7
Based on 29 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (16)

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Jun 24, 2023
Always has his patients best interest at heart. Great dr.
— Jun 24, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. James Bethea, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Charleston, SC and has over 46 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1977. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery.
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
    1977
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1978
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1982
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Bethea, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bethea's profile.

Dr. Bethea frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Limb Pain and Chronic Pelvic Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Bethea, MD is affiliated with University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Bethea, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Bethea has over 47 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Medical Center

    171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC

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