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Dr. James Evans, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 55
Dr. James Evans, MD
4.9 (125 Ratings)

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Dr. James Evans, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. James Evans, MD
4.9 (125 Ratings)
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Dr. James Evans, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 55
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Evans, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Evans graduated from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in 1995 and completed a residency at Cleveland Clinic.Dr. James Evans, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Evans currently practices at Jefferson Neurological Surgery Associates and are affiliated with Riddle Memorial Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Doylestown Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital and Beebe Medical Center. Dr. Evans has experience treating conditions like Hypothalamus Cancer, Cancer of Cerebral Meninges and Benign Neoplasm of Brain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Evans received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 125 times. Dr. Evans' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Evans is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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These providers are on the medical staff of Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Hypothalamus Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Meningiomas
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Cerebral Edema
Hydrocephalus
Bone Cancer
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cranial Trauma
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Acoustic Neuroma
Astrocytoma
Back Pain
Birth Defects
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Tumor
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Craniopharyngioma
Epilepsy
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Extradural Hemorrhage
Glioma
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Hemifacial Spasm
Hydrocephalus, Adult
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medulloblastoma
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Rasmussen's Syndrome
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
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Thoracic Spine Fracture
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Upper Back Pain
Brain Tumor Surgery
Cranial CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery
Cranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
CyberKnife®, Cranial (Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Cranial) incl. Gamma Knife and LINAC Photon Beam
Endoscopic Neurosurgery
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Nerve Ablation
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Novalis® Radiosurgery
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis
Trigeminal Nerve Block
TrueBeam™ Radiosurgery
Tumor Resection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Tricare
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Assurant Health
  • Amerihealth
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Humana
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Coventry Health Care of Delaware
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • One Net
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Devon Health
  • Curative EPO
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  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Keystone Health Plan East
  • Medicare
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • QualCare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania
  • Intergroup
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Dental

Locations

  1. 1 Jefferson Neurological Surgery Associates
    1101 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Evans
4.9
Based on 125 Reviews
5 Stars (121)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (3)

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Patient Reviews
Sep 24, 2024
Dr. Evans is absolutely the best. Resected my optic nerve and saved my vision. Owe my life to him, since my first NS's opinion from Tower Health Reading Hospital said he could name me 20 Neurosurgeons who wouldn't touch my tumor. Dr. Evans showed him!!
Karen Swavely — Sep 24, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Cleveland Clinic
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Fairfax Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Evans, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Evans' profile.

Dr. Evans frequently treats the following conditions: Hypothalamus Cancer, Cancer of Cerebral Meninges and Benign Neoplasm of Brain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Evans, MD is affiliated with Riddle Memorial Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Doylestown Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital and Beebe Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Evans, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Riddle Memorial Hospital

    1068 W Baltimore Pike, Media, PA

  • Jefferson Abington Hospital

    1200 Old York Rd, Abington, PA

  • Doylestown Hospital

    595 W State St, Doylestown, PA

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Jefferson Stratford Hospital

    18 E Laurel Rd, Stratford, NJ

  • Beebe Medical Center

    424 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE