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Dr. James Engels, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.4 (10)
Map Pin Small Rochester, NY
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Engels, MD

Dr. James Engels, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Rochester, NY. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Wayne State University. Patients rated Dr. Engels an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Engels works at Practice in Rochester, NY with other offices in Saint Paul, MN and Pittsford, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York 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. Engels' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Western New York Medical Practice P.c.
    1445 Portland Ave Ste 210, Rochester, NY 14621 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 266-2010
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Children's Minnesota - St. Paul Neuroscience Center
    310 Smith Ave N Ste 400, Saint Paul, MN 55102 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (651) 220-5700
  3. 3
    Orthopaedics - Perinton
    77 Sullys Trl Fl 2, Pittsford, NY 14534 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 389-6070
  4. 4
    Rochester General Hospital
    1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (248) 436-4888

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Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Peripheral Nerve Block
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Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
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    About Dr. James Engels, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1336148345
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Wayne State University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. James Engels, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Engels is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Engels accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Engels. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Engels.

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