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Dr. James Bethea, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 72
Dr. James Bethea, MD
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Dr. James Bethea, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Charleston, SC.
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Dr. James Bethea, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 72
Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. James Bethea, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Charleston, SC.
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Dr. Bethea graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1977 and completed a residency at Medical University of South Carolina.Dr. James Bethea, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Charleston, SC and has 47 years experience. Dr. Bethea currently practices at MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion - Epic Center and are affiliated with MUSC Medical Center. Dr. Bethea has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bethea received an average rating of 2.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Dr. Bethea's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bethea is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion - Epic Center
    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd # 708, Charleston, SC 29407
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  2. 2 MUSC Health Chuck Dawley Medical Park
    1106 Chuck Dawley Blvd Bldg A, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Experience and Background Check

Joint Pain
Back Pain
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Back Pain
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Back Pain
Limb Pain
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Chondromalacia
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Stenosis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neck Muscle Strain
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 or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bethea
2.7
Based on 29 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (16)

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Jun 24, 2023
Always has his patients best interest at heart. Great dr.
— Jun 24, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. James Bethea, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Charleston, SC and has over 46 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1977. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1978
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1982
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Bethea, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bethea's profile.

Dr. James Bethea, MD is affiliated with MUSC Medical Center.

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

Dr. Bethea has over 47 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MUSC Medical Center

    169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC

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