Summary

Dr. James Ames treats ACL and PCL injuries, meniscal injuries, and conditions requiring advanced hip arthroscopy with labral repair, and performs these procedures as well. He practices orthopedic surgery and has 22 years of experience in the field. Dr. Ames is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

He earned his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School and completed his residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in 2010, followed by a fellowship at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, in 2011. He also sees patients in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Ames 3.8 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 22 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Steadman Clinic Vail CO
  • 1 written review
  • 4 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

James B. Ames has 3 locations

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

1 Medical Center DrLebanon, NH 03756

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital

10 Alice Peck Day DrLebanon, NH 03766

New London Hospital

273 County RdNew London, NH 03257

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Speaks English
Lebanon , NHLebanon , NHLafayette , COLebanon , NH
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James B. Ames

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • Cigna
  • Consolidated Health Plans
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Well Sense Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

James B. Ames has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

James B. Ames has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • General Orthopedics
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

James B. Ames holds an active medical license in the state of New Hampshire.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Hampshire that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Steadman Clinic Vail CO in 2011.

Residency

Completed their residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon NH in 2010.

Medical School

Graduated from Dartmouth Medical School Hanover NH in 2004.

NPI Number

James B. Ames' NPI number is 1326140567.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does James Ames speak?
James Ames speaks English.

Data Sources

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  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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