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Dr. James Harrop, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.7 (972)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. James Harrop, MD

Dr. James Harrop, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Jefferson Frankford Hospital, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital and Jefferson Stratford Hospital. Dr. Harrop, completed a residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. Patients rated Dr. Harrop an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Harrop works at Jefferson Neurological Surgery Associates in Philadelphia, PA with other offices in Voorhees, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Scoliosis and Spine Deformities along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Harrop's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Jefferson Neurological Surgery Associates
    Honickman Ctr 10th Floor # 10, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 395-9680
  2. 2
    Jefferson Health Navy Yard
    3 Crescent Dr Fl 3, Philadelphia, PA 19112 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 395-9680
  3. 3
    Voorhees Specialty Care- Neuroscience Service
    333 Laurel Oak Rd, Voorhees, NJ 08043 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 395-9680

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Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Back Pain
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Cerebrovascular Disease
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Myelomalacia
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Upper Back Pain
Herniated Disc Surgery
Acoustic Neuroma
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
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Chiari Malformation Type 1
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Hydrocephalus
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Spinal Cord Tumor
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Stenosis
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
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    • Aetna
    • Amerihealth
    • Assurant Health
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Bluegrass Family Health
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Cigna
    • Cigna-HealthSpring
    • Commercial Insurance Company
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    • Coventry Health Care
    • Devon Health
    • First Health
    • Geisinger Health Plan
    • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
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    • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
    • Humana
    • Independence Blue Cross
    • Intergroup
    • Keystone Health Plan East
    • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
    • MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico
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    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • One Net
    • Oxford Health Plans
    • Private HealthCare Systems
    • QualCare
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • UPMC
    • US Family Health Plan
    • WellPoint
    • Worker's Compensation

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    4.7
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    About Dr. James Harrop, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1215957337
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cleveland Clinic
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
    Residency
    Internship
    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    • Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
    • Jefferson Bucks Hospital
    • Jefferson Frankford Hospital
    • Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital
    • Jefferson Stratford Hospital

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

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

    Dr. Harrop has seen patients for Scoliosis and Spine Deformities, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Harrop on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    972 patients have reviewed Dr. Harrop. 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. Harrop.

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