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Dr. James Guess, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 65
Dr. James Guess, MD
3.8 (28 Ratings)
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Dr. James Guess, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Carrollton, TX.
Dr. James Guess, MD
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Dr. James Guess, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 65
Carrollton, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. James Guess, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Carrollton, TX.

About

Dr. James Guess, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Carrollton, TX. Dr. Guess currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Medical City Dallas, Medical City McKinney, Medical City Plano, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen, Texas Health Frisco, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, Methodist Hospital for Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Frisco, Wise Health System, Carrollton Regional Medical Center, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, Dallas Medical Center, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Medical City Decatur, Medical City Lewisville and Muenster Memorial Hospital. Dr. Guess has experience treating conditions like Lumbar Spine Fracture, Lumbar Compression Fracture and Osteoarthritis of Spine among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Guess received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Dr. Guess' office accepts new patients. Dr. Guess also speaks Spanish. Dr. Guess is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Interlaminar Spacer
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Foot Fracture
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hip Fracture
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Disc Replacement
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Card PPO
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Assurant Health
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Preferred PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0

Locations

  1. 1 Orthopedic Partners for Surgical Advancement
    4780 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75010
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Carrollton
    4343 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75010
  3. 3 Associated Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
    5757 Warren Pkwy Ste 180, Frisco, TX 75034
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4 Orthotexas Physicians and Surgeons PLLC
    4951 Long Prairie Rd Ste 100, Flower Mound, TX 75028
  5. 5 Ortho Texas
    4031 W Plano Pkwy Ste 100, Plano, TX 75093

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Guess
3.8
Based on 28 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
May 22, 2021
I highly recommend Dr. James Guess. He skillfully fused me at L4-L5 four years ago. My spouse and I were so impressed with his surgical skill, my husband asked Dr. Guess to do his L5-S1 the next year. We both highly recommend him to everyone!
Cindy Hons — May 22, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center
    1993
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Leatherman Spine Center, University Of Louisville
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Guess, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Guess' profile.

Dr. Guess frequently treats the following conditions: Lumbar Spine Fracture, Lumbar Compression Fracture and Osteoarthritis of Spine. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Guess, MD is affiliated with Medical City Dallas, Medical City McKinney, Medical City Plano, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen, Texas Health Frisco, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, Methodist Hospital for Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Frisco, Wise Health System, Carrollton Regional Medical Center, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, Dallas Medical Center, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Medical City Decatur, Medical City Lewisville and Muenster Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Guess, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Medical City Dallas

    7777 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX

  • Medical City McKinney

    4500 Medical Center Dr, McKinney, TX

  • Medical City Plano

    3901 W 15th St, Plano, TX

  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen

    1105 Central Expy N, Allen, TX

  • Texas Health Frisco

    12400 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX

  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall

    3150 Horizon Rd, Rockwall, TX

  • Methodist Hospital for Surgery

    17101 Dallas Pkwy, Addison, TX

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Frisco

    5601 Warren Pkwy, Frisco, TX

  • Wise Health System

    3200 N Tarrant Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX

  • Carrollton Regional Medical Center

    4343 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX

  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound

    4400 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound, TX

  • Dallas Medical Center

    7 Medical Pkwy, Dallas, TX

  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano

    6200 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX

  • Medical City Decatur

    609 Medical Center Dr, Decatur, TX

  • Medical City Lewisville

    500 W Main St, Lewisville, TX

  • Muenster Memorial Hospital

    605 N Maple St, Muenster, TX