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Dr. James Grimes, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.7 (88)
Map Pin Small Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Grimes, MD

Dr. James Grimes, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Bakersfield, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College and is affiliated with Adventist Health Bakersfield and Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley. Dr. Grimes, completed a residency at Barnes Hospital St Louis Children's Hospital Washington University School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Grimes an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Grimes works at Practice in Bakersfield, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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. Grimes' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Kern Bone and Joint Specialists A Medical Group Inc.
    9330 Stockdale Hwy Ste 600, Bakersfield, CA 93311 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 664-0100
  2. 2
    Adventist Health Bakersfield
    2615 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 395-3000

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  • Adventist Health Bakersfield
  • Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley

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Meniscus Surgery
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Mini-Incision Hip Surgery
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Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Orthopedic Surgical Procedures
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Posterior Mini-Incision Total Hip Arthroplasty
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
Rotator Cuff and Labral Repair
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Shoulder Resurfacing
Shoulder Stabilizations
Shoulder Surgery
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Knee Replacement Revision
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    4.7
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    About Dr. James Grimes, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1215040845
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Leo a Whiteside MD Adult Reconstructive and Joint Replacement Fellowship
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Barnes Hospital St Louis Children's Hospital Washington University School of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Weill Cornell Medical College
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Kansas
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. James Grimes, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Grimes is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Grimes accepts Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    88 patients have reviewed Dr. Grimes. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Grimes.

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