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Dr. James Califf, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 68
Dr. James Califf, MD
3.6 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. James Califf, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Boone, NC.
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Dr. James Califf, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 68
Boone, NC
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Califf, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Boone, NC.

About

Dr. Califf graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. James Califf, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Boone, NC and has 42 years experience. Dr. Califf currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Watauga Medical Center, Ashe Memorial Hospital and Charles A. Cannon, JR. Memorial Hospital. Dr. Califf has experience treating conditions like Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Thoracic Compression Fracture and Osteoarthritis of Spine among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Califf received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Califf's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Califf also speaks Spanish. Dr. Califf is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Sciatica
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Shoulder Fracture
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Ankle Fracture
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Morton's Neuroma
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Torticollis
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
Wound Repair
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bunion
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacral Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
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  • Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Boone Orthopaedic Associates P.A.
    194 Doctors Dr, Boone, NC 28607
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 264-1100
  2. 2 Watauga Medical Center
    336 Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC 28607
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 262-4100
  3. 3 Apportho Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
    232 Boone Heights Dr # A, Boone, NC 28607
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 386-2663
  4. 4 Orthocarolina
    4601 Park Rd Ste 300, Charlotte, NC 28209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (704) 323-2000

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Califf
3.6
Based on 13 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (4)

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Dec 11, 2021
Dr Califf did my back surgery and the pain went away immediately. Very cordial and explained everything.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Duke University Hospital
    1984
Internship
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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 Califf, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Califf's profile.

Dr. Califf frequently treats the following conditions: Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Thoracic Compression Fracture and Osteoarthritis of Spine. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Califf, MD is affiliated with Watauga Medical Center, Ashe Memorial Hospital and Charles A. Cannon, JR. Memorial Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Watauga Medical Center

    336 Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC

  • Ashe Memorial Hospital

    200 Hospital Ave, Jefferson, NC

  • Charles A. Cannon, JR. Memorial Hospital

    434 Hospital Dr, Linville, NC