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Dr. James Yu, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 53
Dr. James Yu, MD
4.9 (278 Ratings)
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Dr. James Yu, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Nashville, TN.
Dr. James Yu, MD
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Dr. James Yu, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 53
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. James Yu, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Nashville, TN.

About

Dr. Yu graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.Dr. James Yu, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Nashville, TN and has 25 years experience. Dr. Yu currently practices at Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance and are affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Tristar Skyline Medical Center, Maury Regional Medical Center, Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Tristar Summit Medical Center, Tristar Northcrest Medical Center, Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Jennie Stuart Medical Center, LifeBrite Community Hospital of Early, Livingston Regional Hospital, Parkwest Medical Center, SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Sumner Regional Medical Center and Tristar Ashland City Medical Center. Dr. Yu has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain and Ankle Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Yu received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 278 times. Dr. Yu's office accepts new patients. Dr. Yu is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Ankle Fracture
Limb Pain
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Morton's Neuroma
Achilles Tendinitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Back Pain
Bunion
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Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Infection
Hammer Toe
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Replacement
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bunion Surgery
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hammer Toe Repair
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunionette
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Constipation
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Ingrown Nail
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nail Infection
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sever's Disease
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tobacco Use Disorder
Trigger Finger
Urinary Incontinence
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Achilles Tenotomy
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Bunionette Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Immunization Administration
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Neuroplasty
Plantar Fascia Release
Puncture Aspiration
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0

Locations

  1. 1 Onec1ty
    8 City Blvd Ste 300, Nashville, TN 37209

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yu
4.9
Based on 278 Reviews
5 Stars (268)
4 Stars (8)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Oct 03, 2024
Dr. Yu is an exceptional doctor and surgeon. He cares about his patients as well as the quality of care that he provides. Highly recommended!
Gary Wilkinson — Oct 03, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Internal Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Penn State University College of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Washington University School of Medicine
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 Yu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yu's profile.

Dr. Yu frequently treats the following conditions: Limb Pain and Ankle Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Yu, MD is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Tristar Skyline Medical Center, Maury Regional Medical Center, Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Tristar Summit Medical Center, Tristar Northcrest Medical Center, Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Jennie Stuart Medical Center, LifeBrite Community Hospital of Early, Livingston Regional Hospital, Parkwest Medical Center, SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Sumner Regional Medical Center and Tristar Ashland City Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tristar Centennial Medical Center

    2300 Patterson St, Nashville, TN

  • Tristar Skyline Medical Center

    3441 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN

  • Maury Regional Medical Center

    1224 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN

  • Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center

    355 New Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville, TN

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1211 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN

  • Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center

    200 Stonecrest Blvd, Smyrna, TN

  • Holmes Regional Medical Center

    1350 Hickory St, Melbourne, FL

  • Tristar Summit Medical Center

    5655 Frist Blvd, Hermitage, TN

  • Tristar Northcrest Medical Center

    100 Northcrest Dr, Springfield, TN

  • Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center

    391 Wallace Rd, Nashville, TN

  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

    4220 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN

  • Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd, Cookeville, TN

  • Jennie Stuart Medical Center

    320 W 18th St, Hopkinsville, KY

  • LifeBrite Community Hospital of Early

    11740 Columbia St, Blakely, GA

  • Livingston Regional Hospital

    315 Oak St, Livingston, TN

  • Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN

  • SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital

    2 S Hospital Dr, Murphysboro, IL

  • Sumner Regional Medical Center

    555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin, TN

  • Tristar Ashland City Medical Center

    313 N Main St, Ashland City, TN