Summary

Meet Dr. Evan James

Dr. Evan James is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic. He attended the University of Notre Dame for college, where he majored in Biology and received the Braco Award for Excellence in Cell Biology Research. Dr. James completed medical school at the University of Minnesota, and spent an additional year performing complex knee and sports medicine research at the prestigious Steadman-Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado.

Dr. James then completed his surgical internship, orthopaedic surgery residency, and fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, ranked the #1 orthopaedic hospital in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. During his training, Dr. James served as an assistant team physician for multiple professional and collegiate sports teams, including the New York Giants, New York Red Bulls, and Iona College.

Dr. James has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed scientific research papers and book chapters published in top journals in orthopaedic surgery, including the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Arthroscopy, and Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has presented research at numerous national and international meetings. As a surgical resident, he was awarded the Thomas L. Wickiewicz, MD Research Grant for research pertaining to patellofemoral instability.

Dr. James has specific clinical interests in treating ligament tears of the knee, meniscus injuries, rotator cuff tears, shoulder labrum tears and arthritis, and hip femoroacetabular impingement and labral tears. As a lifelong athlete himself, Dr. James enjoys competing in marathons and road races, as well as golfing, skiing, and hiking. Dr. James is committed to providing the highest quality of care to patients to achieve and maintain an active lifestyle.
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Office Locations

Dr. Evan W. James has 3 locations

Raleigh Orthopaedic

3001 Edwards Mill RdRaleigh, NC 27612
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

Raleigh Orthopaedic

781 Avent Ferry Rd Ste 110Holly Springs, NC 27540
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

Raleigh Orthopaedic

5028 Arco StCary, NC 27519
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

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 10 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hospital for Special Surgery
  • 72 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Evan W. James

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • EmblemHealth
  • FirstCarolinaCare
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Integra
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • MagnaCare
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Evan W. James has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Evan W. James has the following area of expertise

  • Sports Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

10 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Physician Assistant, North Carolina, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Hospital for Special Surgery

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Evan James?
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Where is Dr. Evan James's office located?
Dr. Evan James's office is located at 3001 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27612.
Does Dr. Evan James accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Evan James accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Evan James speak?
Dr. Evan James speaks English.

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