Summary

Dr. James Yelton is an orthopedic surgeon with over four decades of experience serving patients throughout Kentucky and Indiana. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. With 43 years in practice, Dr. Yelton brings extensive expertise to the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Yelton practices at multiple locations across the region, including Madisonville and Henderson, Kentucky, as well as Evansville, Indiana. His hospital affiliation with Deaconess Henderson Hospital ensures patients have access to comprehensive orthopedic care when needed. He focuses on helping patients restore mobility and function through specialized surgical and non-surgical treatments. Patients have given Dr. Yelton an average rating of 2.8 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.8
  • 43 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Criss Yelton has 6 locations

Baptist Health Medical Group Orthopedic Care

200 Clinic DrMadisonville, KY 42431
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Methodist Orthopedic Services

471 Klutey Park Plaza DrHenderson, KY 42420
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. James Criss Yelton

502 Chestnut StHenderson, KY 42420

Deaconess Midtown Hospital

600 Mary StEvansville, IN 47710

Deaconess Henderson Hospital

1305 N Elm StHenderson, KY 42420

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Dr. James Criss Yelton, MDDr. Steven G McLaughlin, MDDr. Vincent Paul Genovese, MDDr. Joseph Eugene Mesa, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.8 
4.1 
43 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Madisonville , KYMadisonville , KYGreenville , KYMadisonville , KY
Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. James Criss Yelton has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Criss Yelton has the following 16 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
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Medical School

Wake Forest School Of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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Dr. James Yelton speaks English.
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Dr. James Yelton's office is located at 200 Clinic Dr, Madisonville, KY, 42431.

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