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Dr. James Wells, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (56)
Map Pin Small Johnson City, TN
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22 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. James Wells, MD

Dr. James Wells, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Johnson City, TN. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine and is affiliated with Lonesome Pine Hospital and Holston Valley Medical Center. Dr. Wells, completed a residency at Ohio Center Of Orthopaedic Excellence. Patients rated Dr. Wells an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Wells works at Practice in Johnson City, TN with other offices in Kingsport, TN and Bristol, TN. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Wells' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Watauga Orthopaedics Plc.
    2410 Susannah St, Johnson City, TN 37601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 282-9011
    Monday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Saturday
    10:00 - 14:00
  2. 2
    Watauga Orthopaedics Plc
    875 LARRY NEIL WAY, Kingsport, TN 37660 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 282-9570
  3. 3
    Watauga Orthopaedics Plc
    340 Steeles Rd, Bristol, TN 37620 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 282-9011

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  • Lonesome Pine Hospital
  • Holston Valley Medical Center

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Shoulder Replacement
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Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
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Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
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De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
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Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Injuries
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Orthopedic Disorders
Orthopedic Trauma
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Osteophyte
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
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Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
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Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
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Tibial Fracture
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ACL Surgery
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Arm Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Arthroplasty
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Surgery
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Surgery
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1790980845
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Ohio Center Of Orthopaedic Excellence
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Lipscomb University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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