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Dr. James Wells, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 49
Dr. James Wells, MD
4.8 (56 Ratings)

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

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 49
Johnson City, TN
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22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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 22 years experience. They graduated from East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Ohio Center Of Orthopaedic Excellence.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Lonesome Pine Hospital and Holston Valley Medical Center. At present, Dr. Wells received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 56 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Wells is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Joint Pain
Bursitis
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Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
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
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Injuries
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Orthopedic Disorders
Orthopedic Trauma
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Osteophyte
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Arthroplasty
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Surgery
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Surgery
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Watauga Orthopaedics Plc.
    2410 Susannah St, Johnson City, TN 37601
    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 Watauga Orthopaedics Plc
    875 LARRY NEIL WAY, Kingsport, TN 37660
  3. 3 Watauga Orthopaedics Plc
    340 Steeles Rd, Bristol, TN 37620

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4.8
Based on 56 Reviews
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Sep 28, 2023
Dr. Wells did an awesome job on my shoulder surgery. During the follow up appointment he an answered all questions to my satisfaction. It has been six weeks since the surgery and my shoulder is doing great. If you have to have surgery, then he is the Dr. that you want to do it.
Darrel — Sep 28, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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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. James Wells, MD is affiliated with Lonesome Pine Hospital and Holston Valley Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lonesome Pine Hospital

    1990 Holton Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA

  • Holston Valley Medical Center

    130 W Ravine Rd, Kingsport, TN