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Dr. James Herndon, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
58 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Herndon, MD

Dr. James Herndon, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 58 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of California School of Medicine - Los Angeles and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Dr. Herndon works at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist, Osteoarthritis of Hands and Limb Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Herndon's Office Locations

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    Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-5117
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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

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    Feb 10, 2017
    Went to Dr. Herndon for a 2nd opinion, after an awful experience at Boston Medical Center. He was wonderful! Thorough, patient, and took all the time needed to explain and try to diagnose my issues. He set me up with an occupational therapist, and had a custom brace made for me. After only a couple of days I am already seeing improvements.
    Boston, MA — Feb 10, 2017
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    About Dr. James Herndon, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 58 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1326029612
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • St Lukes - Roosevelt Hospital Center at Roosevelt Division
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Childrens Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of California School of Medicine - Los Angeles
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Herndon has an average wait time of Under 10 minutes at their office(s).

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

    Dr. Herndon works at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. View the full address on Dr. Herndon’s profile.

    Dr. Herndon has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist, Osteoarthritis of Hands and Limb Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Herndon on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Herndon, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Herndon appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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