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Dr. James Murphy, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
5.0 (85)
Map Pin Small Wilkes Barre, PA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Murphy, MD

Dr. James Murphy, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Wilkes Barre, PA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Dr. Murphy, completed a residency at Case Western Reserve University/Uhc/Metrohealth Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Murphy an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Murphy works at Geisinger Orthopaedics in Wilkes Barre, PA with other offices in Danville, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Limb Pain and Osteoarthritis of Knee 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. Murphy's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Geisinger Orthopaedics
    1175 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 808-1093
  2. 2
    Geisinger Health System
    100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 808-1093

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  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

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Treatment frequency



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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Arthrocentesis
Partial Knee Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Genu Varum
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Genu Valgum
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Pain
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Disorders
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Prosthetic Joint Mechanical Failure
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Computer-Assisted Total Hip Replacement
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement Revision
Image-Guided Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement Revision
Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1205042645
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Case Western Reserve University/Uhc/Metrohealth Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Case Western Reserve University/Uhc/Metrohealth Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Penn State University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Drexel University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Murphy has seen patients for Joint Pain, Limb Pain and Osteoarthritis of Knee, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Murphy on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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