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Dr. James Farmer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Dr. James Farmer, MD
4.7 (38 Ratings)

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Dr. James Farmer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Roanoke, VA.
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Dr. James Farmer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Roanoke, VA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Farmer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Roanoke, VA.

About

Dr. Farmer graduated from Baylor University in 1997 and completed a residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.Dr. James Farmer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Roanoke, VA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Farmer currently practices at Ignite Orthopedics & Wellness and are affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center. Dr. Farmer has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Bursitis and Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Farmer received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 38 times. Dr. Farmer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Farmer is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Bursitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Joint Pain
Bursitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Joint Pain
Bursitis
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Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Bursitis of Hip
Fibular Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylitis
Tibial Fracture
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Biceps Tendon Repair
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Labral Repair
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Instability
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunion
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Bunionette
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Injury
Hip Pointer
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Rupture
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Instability
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
TMJ
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Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Vertebral Column Tumors
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscal Allograft Transplant
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Fusion
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • Virginia Premier
  • Cigna
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Locations

  1. 1 Ignite Orthopedics & Wellness
    4633 Brambleton Ave Ste 200, Roanoke, VA 24018
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4.7
Based on 38 Reviews
5 Stars (33)
4 Stars (2)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Mar 13, 2024
Have been a patient of Dr. Farmer’s and couldn’t be happier. Great professional staff coupled with Dr. Farmer’s excellent care. Terrific bedside manners, puts patient at ease and displays top notch medical skills.
— Mar 13, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor University
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
    2002
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Farmer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Farmer's profile.

Dr. Farmer frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Bursitis and Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Farmer, MD is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Farmer, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lewisgale Medical Center

    1900 Electric Rd, Salem, VA