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Dr. James Donovan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.9 (32)
Map Pin Small Odessa, FL
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. James Donovan, MD

Dr. James Donovan, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Odessa, FL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of cincinnati and is affiliated with HCA Florida Trinity Hospital. Dr. Donovan, completed a residency at Mclaren Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Donovan an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Donovan works at Elite Spine and Orthopedics in Odessa, FL with other offices in Tampa, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Knee Sprain and Glenoid Labrum Tear along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Donovan's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Elite Spine and Orthopedics
    2040 Short Ave, Odessa, FL 33556 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Elite Spine and Orthopedics
    5421 Beaumont Center Blvd Ste 620, Tampa, FL 33634 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Knee Sprain
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Broken Arm
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
AC Joint Injury
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
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Wrist
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Distal Radius Fracture
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Disorders
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Pain
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hand Neuropathy
Hand Pain
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Arthritis
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Injuries
Morton's Neuroma
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Diseases
Nerve Injury
Nerve Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nerve Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Partially Dislocated Elbow (Nursemaid Elbow)
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinched Nerve
Pinched Nerve in Back
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Pain
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strain of Muscle and-or Tendon of Forearm
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tendon Disorders
Tendon Injuries
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at Wrist
Ulnar Nerve Injuries
Ulnar Neuropathy
Wrist Disorders
Wrist Injuries
Wrist Pain
Wrist Sprain
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Acromioplasty
Arthroscopic Joint Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Arthroscopic Labrum Repair
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Replacement Revision
Elbow Surgery
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Injection of Tendon
Joint Drainage
Joint Replacement Surgery
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Reconstruction
Nerve Release
Nerve Surgery
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Tendon and Bursa Injection
Tendon Repair
Tendon Surgery
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Knee Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement
Wrist Surgery
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • AvMed
    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Careplus
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • Health Net
    • Humana
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Molina Healthcare
    • MultiPlan
    • One Health
    • Optima Health
    • Optimum HealthCare
    • PHCS
    • Preferred Health Professionals
    • Preferred Health Systems
    • Prudential
    • Simply Healthcare Plans
    • Staywell (Wellcare)
    • Sunshine Health
    • Ultimate Health Plans
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • WellCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.9
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    3 Star
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    1 Star
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1295995090
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • The Christine M Kleinert Institute For Hand and Microsurgery
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Mclaren Regional Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Mount Carmel Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of cincinnati
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Trinity Hospital

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    Dr. Donovan has seen patients for Knee Sprain and Glenoid Labrum Tear, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Donovan on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    32 patients have reviewed Dr. Donovan. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Donovan.

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