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Dr. James Harris, MD

Sports Medicine*
4.8 (50)
Map Pin Small Tyler, TX
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Harris, MD

Dr. James Harris, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Tyler, TX. They specialize in Sports Medicine, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch and is affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler and Nacogdoches Medical Center. Dr. Harris, completed a residency at Tulane University Hospital And Clis. Patients rated Dr. Harris an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Harris works at Practice in Tyler, TX with other offices in Nacogdoches, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Knee Ligament Tears, Internal Derangement of Knee and Meniscus 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.

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Dr. Harris' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Girling Health Care Inc
    3414 Golden Rd, Tyler, TX 75701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 597-2663
  2. 2
    Azalea Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic
    3816 N University Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 75965 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 939-7500
  3. 3
    Ut Health Tyler
    1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 75701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 597-0351

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
  • Nacogdoches Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Meniscus Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Meniscus Tear

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Meniscus Tear
Knee Sprain
Bursitis
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Joint Pain
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Femur Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip 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
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal and Postural Screening
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    • HealthSmart
    • Humana
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Molina Healthcare
    • MultiPlan
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    4.8
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    Specialties*
    • Sports Medicine

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1487640173
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Tulane University Hospital And Clis
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. James Harris, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Harris is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Harris has seen patients for Knee Ligament Tears, Internal Derangement of Knee and Meniscus Tear, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Harris on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    50 patients have reviewed Dr. Harris. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Harris.

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