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Dr. James Hartford, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 62
Dr. James Hartford, MD
4.5 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. James Hartford, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA.
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Dr. James Hartford, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 62
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. James Hartford, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA.

About

Dr. Hartford graduated from Dartmouth College in 1989 and completed a residency at Deaconess Hospital. Dr. James Hartford, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Hartford currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and Sequoia Hospital. Dr. Hartford has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hip among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hartford received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Hartford's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hartford is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Replacement
Genu Valgum
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Genu Varum
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Osteophyte
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
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Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head, Familial Form
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Hip Arthritis
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Knee Arthritis
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
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 Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Facet Blocks
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Pathway EPO
    Advantage HMO
    High Performance Network HPN
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    BlueCard PPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Access Plus HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue Alliance
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
  • Open Choice PPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    795 El Camino Real Fl 3, Palo Alto, CA 94301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 853-2951
  2. 2 Palo Alto Medical Foundation/Fremont Center
    3200 Kearney St, Fremont, CA 94538
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 498-2086
  3. 3 Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
    301 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 596-4040
  4. 4 El Camino Health
    2500 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 940-7000
    Monday
    06:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    06:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    06:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    06:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    06:00 - 18:00
    Saturday
    06:00 - 18:00
    Sunday
    06:00 - 18:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hartford
4.5
Based on 16 Reviews
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Jul 07, 2023
Personable, professional, experienced, xlnt response time and follow thru.
Jerika Steele — Jul 07, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Dartmouth College
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

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  • Deaconess Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Hartford, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hartford's profile.

Dr. James Hartford, MD is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and Sequoia Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr, Burlingame, CA

  • Sequoia Hospital

    170 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA