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Dr. James Scales Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 71
Dr. James Scales Jr, MD
4.5 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. James Scales Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 71
Newton, NJ
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Scales Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Newton, NJ.

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Dr. James Scales Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Newton, NJ and has 45 years experience. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with St. Anthony Community Hospital, Newton Medical Center, Bon Secours Community Hospital and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono. At present, Dr. Scales Jr received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Scales Jr is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

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Baker’s Cyst
Arthrocentesis
Osteoarthritis
Baker’s Cyst
Arthrocentesis
Osteoarthritis
Baker’s Cyst
Arthrocentesis
Osteoarthritis
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Neuroplasty
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 Andover Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine PA
    280 Newton Sparta Rd Ste 4, Newton, NJ 07860
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Apr 03, 2019
Successful surgery for my shoulder
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    1979
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  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Scales Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Scales Jr' profile.

Dr. James Scales Jr, MD is affiliated with St. Anthony Community Hospital, Newton Medical Center, Bon Secours Community Hospital and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Anthony Community Hospital

    15 Maple Ave, Warwick, NY

  • Newton Medical Center

    175 High St, Newton, NJ

  • Bon Secours Community Hospital

    160 E Main St, Port Jervis, NY

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono

    206 E Brown St, East Stroudsburg, PA