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Dr. James Talkington, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.7 (142)
Map Pin Small Panama City, FL
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Talkington, MD

Dr. James Talkington, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Panama City, FL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. Dr. Talkington, completed a residency at University Hospital Jacksonville FL. Patients rated Dr. Talkington an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Talkington works at Florida Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics PA in Panama City, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept 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. Talkington's Office Locations

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    Florida Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics PA
    2428 Jenks Ave, Panama City, FL 32405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (850) 763-0346

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  • HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

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Meniscus Tear
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Broken Arm
Chondromalacia
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Release
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Injury
Ankle Instability
Ankle Laxity
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avulsion Fracture
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Calcaneus Fracture
Carpal Fractures
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Complex Fractures
Compound Fracture
Compression Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Distal Radius Fracture
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Injuries
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Fractured Lower Leg
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Bursitis
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Ligament Rupture
Knee Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprains and Tears
Meniscus Injuries
Metatarsal Fracture
Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Neck Muscle Strain
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Ankle Fractures
Pediatric Fractures
Pelvic Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Labral Tear
Simple Fractures
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Sports Injuries of the Knee
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Subacromial Bursitis
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Toe Fractures
Trochanteric Bursitis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Surgery
Arm Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Arthroscopic Knee Shaving
Arthroscopic Labrum Repair
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Bicep Repairs
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bunion Surgery
Closed Reduction Surgery
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Surgery
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Cyst
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Glenoid Labrum Repair
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Surgery
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Hip Arthroscopy
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendon Repair
Lateral Meniscus Repair
Medial Meniscus Repair
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Patellar Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff and Labral Repair
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Surgery
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Replacement
Wrist Surgery
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1578521092
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Chicago Chicago IL
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Hospital Jacksonville FL
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Hospital Jacksonville FL
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Talkington works at Florida Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics PA in Panama City, FL. View the full address on Dr. Talkington’s profile.

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