Dr. James Robert Black

Dr. James Black is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating conditions affecting the spine and musculoskeletal system. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and brings two years of clinical experience to his practice. His focus on orthopedic surgery allows him to help patients with complex spine-related conditions that may require both surgical and non-surgical treatment approaches.

Dr. Black practices at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. He treats patients with spinal stenosis, a condition where the spinal canal narrows and puts pressure on nerves. He also cares for individuals with cervical myelopathy and cervical spinal stenosis, which affect the neck area of the spine. His diagnostic expertise includes performing MRI scans of both the cervical and lumbar spine to help identify the source of patients' symptoms and develop appropriate treatment plans.