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Dr. James Phelps, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
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18 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Phelps, MD

Dr. James Phelps, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Asheville, NC. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Health - High Point Medical Center and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Phelps an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Phelps works at Practice in Asheville, NC with other offices in Winston Salem, NC and High Point, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Limb Pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Phelps' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Spine Carolina
    21 Turtle Creek Dr, Asheville, NC 28803 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 274-4555
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    North Carolina Baptist Hospital
    1 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27157 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 274-4555
  3. 3
    Wfbh Orthopaedics - Cornerstone - Premier
    4515 Premier Dr Ste 307, High Point, NC 27265 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (336) 802-2250
  4. 4
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    611 N Lindsay St, High Point, NC 27262 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (336) 905-6100

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  • Wake Forest Baptist Health - High Point Medical Center
  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

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Limb Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Release
Broken Arm
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Neuroplasty
Steroid Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Replacement
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    About Dr. James Phelps, MD

    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
    • 1376751131
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Phelps has seen patients for Limb Pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Phelps on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Phelps. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Phelps.

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