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Dr. James Evans, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 55
Dr. James Evans, MD
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Dr. James Evans, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. James Evans, MD
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Dr. James Evans, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 55
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. James Evans, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
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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 30 years experience. Dr. Evans currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital. 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. Dr. Evans is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Jefferson Neurological Surgery Associates
    Honickman Ctr 10th Floor # 10, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Experience and Background Check

Hypothalamus Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Hypothalamus Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Hypothalamus Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Edema
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
Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Bone Cancer
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cranial Trauma
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Acoustic Neuroma
Astrocytoma
Back Pain
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Congenital Brain Malformations
Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Extradural Hemorrhage
Glioma
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Hemifacial Spasm
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medulloblastoma
Myelitis
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Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Torticollis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Nerve Ablation
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis
Trigeminal Nerve Block

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Evans
4.9
Based on 125 Reviews
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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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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. James Evans, MD is a neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in 1995. He specializes in Neurosurgery and Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical 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
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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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 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 Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital.

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

Dr. Evans has over 30 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Jefferson Torresdale Hospital

    10800 Knights Rd, Philadelphia, PA

  • Jefferson Bucks Hospital

    380 N Oxford Valley Rd, Langhorne, PA

  • Jefferson Frankford Hospital

    4900 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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