Summary

Dr. James Grimes specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on sports medicine, bringing 47 years of experience to patient care. They earned their medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and completed residency training at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Dr. Grimes is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping them connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Grimes practices at multiple locations throughout Bakersfield, California, and maintains affiliations with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley. They frequently treat patients experiencing joint pain, shoulder discomfort, and rotator cuff injuries. Their treatment approach often incorporates physical therapy and strength training programs. Patients have given Dr. Grimes an average rating of 4.7 stars, reflecting their satisfaction with the care they receive.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 47 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital
  • 40 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. James B Grimes has 4 locations

Kern Bone And Joint Specialists A Medical Group Inc

9330 Stockdale Hwy Ste 600Bakersfield, CA 93311
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercy Hospital Southwest Bakersfield

400 Old River RdBakersfield, CA 93311

Mercy Hospital Downtown

2215 Truxtun AveBakersfield, CA 93301

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Dr. James B Grimes, MDDr. Michael Klassen, MDDr. Roland Rodriguez, MDDr. Albert Reed Swafford, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgerySurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
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47 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Bakersfield , CAMonterey , CABakersfield , CABakersfield , CA
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James B Grimes

  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Cigna
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Legacy Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. James B Grimes has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James B Grimes has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Medical School

Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraduated in 1979

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What languages does Dr. James Grimes speak?
Dr. James Grimes speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. James Grimes affiliated with?
Dr. James Grimes is affiliated with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley.
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