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Dr. James Murphy, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 45
Dr. James Murphy, MD
5.0 (89 Ratings)
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Dr. James Murphy, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA.
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Dr. James Murphy, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 45
Wilkes Barre, PA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. James Murphy, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA.

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Dr. Murphy graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency at Case Western Reserve University/Uhc/Metrohealth Medical Center.Dr. James Murphy, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Murphy currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Dr. Murphy has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Limb Pain and Osteoarthritis of Knee among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Murphy received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 89 times. Dr. Murphy's office accepts new patients. Dr. Murphy is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Arthrocentesis
Partial Knee Replacement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Prosthetic Joint Mechanical Failure
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Computer-Assisted Total Hip Replacement
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hip Replacement Revision
Image-Guided Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement Revision
Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Geisinger-Orthopaedics Wilkes-Barre
    1175 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
  2. 2 Select Specialty Hospital-Danville
    100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822

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Jul 24, 2024
I am very satisfied with my surgery performed by Dr Murphy. He is also very professional and kind. I would highly recommend.
— Jul 24, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Penn State University College of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery and 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
  • Case Western Reserve University/Uhc/Metrohealth Medical Center
    2007
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Case Western Reserve University/Uhc/Metrohealth Medical Center
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    2013
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Murphy, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Murphy's profile.

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

Dr. James Murphy, MD is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

    1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA