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Dr. James Ames, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.6 (9)
Map Pin Small Lebanon, NH
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20 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Ames, MD

Dr. James Ames, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Lebanon, NH. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from Dartmouth College and is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and New London Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Ames an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Ames works at Practice in Lebanon, NH with other offices in New London, NH. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ames' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Mhmh Regional Services
    1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (603) 650-5000
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    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    New London Hospital
    273 County Rd, New London, NH 03257 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (603) 526-5314
  3. 3
    Swing Unit At Alice Peck Day
    10 Alice Peck Day Dr, Lebanon, NH 03766 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (603) 448-3121

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
  • New London Hospital

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Joint Pain
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Somatic Nerve Block
Joint Pain
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block

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Joint Pain
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
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 and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Biceps Tendon Repair
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Labral Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Synovial Biopsy
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    3.6
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1326140567
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Dartmouth College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Ames. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ames.

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