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Dr. James Wells, MD

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Dr. James Wells, MD
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Dr. James Wells, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Johnson City, TN.
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Dr. James Wells, MD

Orthopedic Surgery Age 49
Johnson City, TN
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21 years of experience

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Dr. James Wells, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Johnson City, TN.

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Dr. James Wells, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Johnson City, TN and has 21 years experience. They graduated from E Tn State Univ J H Quillen Coll Of Med in 2002 and completed a residency at Ohio Center Of Orthopaedic Excellence.They currently practice at Watauga Orthopedics and are affiliated with Holston Valley Medical Center. Dr. Wells has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Wells received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 54 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Wells accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
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Locations

  1. 1 Watauga Orthopaedics, PLC
    2410 Susannah St, Johnson City, TN 37601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 282-9011
    Monday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Saturday
    10:00 - 14:00
  2. 2 Kingsport Office
    117 W Sevier Ave, Kingsport, TN 37660
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  3. 3 Watauga Orthopaedics
    875 LARRY NEIL WAY, Kingsport, TN 37660
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 282-9011
    Monday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 20:00

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4.8
Based on 54 Reviews
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Jul 27, 2023
He explains everything very clearly and he has a great personality. Very comfortable to be around and very friendly. A+
RJ — Jul 27, 2023
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Care Philosophy

  • While I appreciate the chance to get to know you and treat all of my patients like family, my goal is to eliminate your pain and facilitate your recovery as quickly and safely as possible so you can get back to your active lifestyle.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. James Wells, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Johnson City, TN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from E Tn State Univ J H Quillen Coll Of Med in 2002. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.
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Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • E Tn State Univ J H Quillen Coll Of Med
    2002
Medical Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ohio Center Of Orthopaedic Excellence
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Wells, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wells' profile.

Dr. Wells frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Wells, MD is affiliated with Holston Valley Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Holston Valley Medical Center

    130 W Ravine Rd, Kingsport, TN