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Dr. James Dowd, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 58
Dr. James Dowd, MD
4.7 (158 Ratings)

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Dr. James Dowd, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA.
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Dr. James Dowd, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 58
Virginia Beach, VA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Dowd, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA.

About

Dr. Dowd graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at University Pitt.Dr. James Dowd, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Dowd currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Dr. Dowd has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis, Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Knee among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Dowd received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 158 times. Dr. Dowd's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Dowd is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Bursitis
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Knee Osteophyte
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Internal Derangement of Knee
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bursitis of Hip
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Sciatica
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Tibial Fracture
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Partial Knee Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Heel Spur
Hip Arthritis
Hip Bursitis
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Marfan Syndrome
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Schmorl's Nodes
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Snapping Hip
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spina Bifida
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trochanteric Bursitis
ACL Surgery
Arthritis Surgery
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Fracture Care
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Joint Replacement and Revision
Total Knee Replacement
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Wellcare of Georgia
  • KeyCare PPO
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  • Navigate HMO
    United Healthcare
    Choice Plus POS
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
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    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Molina Healthcare
  • HealthPlus
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  • Universal American
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  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • POMCO Group
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Humana
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Blue Choice Advantage
    Blue Preferred PPO
  • HealthPlus Amerigroup
  • Husky Health
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
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  • MultiPlan
  • Medicare
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
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  • HealthSmart
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  • Vantage HMO
    Optima Health
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthKeepers HMO-POS
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  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Staywell (Wellcare)
  • Tricare

Locations

  1. 1 Jordan-Young Institute
    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 490-4802

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dowd
4.7
Based on 158 Reviews
5 Stars (142)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (2)
1 Star (9)

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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    1992
Medical 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.

Internship

Internship
  • University Pitt
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Pitt
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Anderson Orth Rsch Institute
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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Does Dr. Dowd communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Dowd offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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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 Dowd, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dowd's profile.

Dr. Dowd frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis, Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Knee. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Dowd, MD is affiliated with Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center

    3636 High St, Portsmouth, VA

  • Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

    2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr, Virginia Beach, VA

  • Sentara Obici Hospital

    2800 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA

  • Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital

    20480 Market St, Onancock, VA

  • Sentara Albemarle Medical Center

    1144 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA

  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

    1060 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA