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Dr. James Dowd, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.6 (131)
Map Pin Small Virginia Beach, VA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Dowd, MD

Dr. James Dowd, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Virginia Beach, VA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 32 years of experience. They graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Dr. Dowd, completed a residency at University Pitt. Patients rated Dr. Dowd an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Dowd works at Jordan-Young Institute in Virginia Beach, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis, Joint Pain and Miner's Knee along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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.

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Dr. Dowd's Office Locations

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    Jordan Young Institute
    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 490-4802

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
  • Sentara Leigh Hospital
  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

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Treatment frequency



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Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Miner's Knee
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Osteophyte
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Sciatica
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Tibial Fracture
Knee Replacement Revision
Partial Knee Replacement
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture
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Glenoid Labrum Tear
Heel Spur
Hip Arthritis
Hip Bursitis
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Schmorl's Nodes
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trochanteric Bursitis
ACL Surgery
Arthritis Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Fracture Care
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Joint Replacement and Revision
Total Knee Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
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    4.6
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1104855667
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Anderson Orth Rsch Institute
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Pitt
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Pitt
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    Medical Education

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    Dr. James Dowd, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Dowd is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Dowd has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Dowd works at Jordan-Young Institute in Virginia Beach, VA. View the full address on Dr. Dowd’s profile.

    Dr. Dowd has seen patients for Osteoarthritis, Joint Pain and Miner's Knee, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Dowd on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    131 patients have reviewed Dr. Dowd. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Dowd.

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