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Dr. James Duckett, MD

Sports Medicine*
4.9 (235)
Map Pin Small Buford, GA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Duckett, MD

Dr. James Duckett, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Buford, GA. They specialize in Sports Medicine, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Medical University of South Carolina and is affiliated with Northside Hospital Forsyth. Dr. Duckett, completed a residency at The University Of Florida. Patients rated Dr. Duckett an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Duckett works at Academy Orthopedics in Buford, GA with other offices in Cumming, GA and Duluth, GA. 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.

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Dr. Duckett's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Buford / South Hall Office
    3929 Carter Rd Bldg C, Buford, GA 30518 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 271-9855
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 13:30
  2. 2
    Cumming Office and Surgery Center
    318 Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming, GA 30040 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 271-9857
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 13:30
  3. 3
    Academy Orthopedics LLC
    318 Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming, GA 30040 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 889-0891
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 13:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4
    Academy Orthopedics LLC
    318 Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming, GA 30040 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 889-2891
  5. 5
    Northside Hospital-forsyth
    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, Cumming, GA 30041 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 889-0891
  6. 6
    Northside Hospital Duluth
    3620 Howell Ferry Rd, Duluth, GA 30096 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 889-0891
  7. 7
    Academy Orthopedics
    3540 Duluth Park Ln, Duluth, GA 30096 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 889-0891
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  8. 8
    Academy Orthopedics LLC
    3790 Pleasant Hill Rd Ste 220, Duluth, GA 30096 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 476-1900
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 13:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Northside Hospital Forsyth

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Knee Ligament Tears
Chondromalacia
Bursitis of Hip
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Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Miner's Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
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Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Clavicle Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
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Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
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Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Osteophyte
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Tommy John Surgery
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    4.9
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    Based on 235 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Sports Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1861665457
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • The University Of Florida
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University Of South Carolina Honors College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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