Summary

James J. Creighton, Jr., M.D., received his medical degree and orthopaedic residency training from State University of New York. Dr. Creighton also did further training in head trauma and stroke rehabilitation and surgery at Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center in Downey, California. Dr. Creighton completed a fellowship in hand surgery at The Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. In 1988, Dr. Creighton joined The Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center after practicing in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Creighton is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine. Since 2008 Dr. Creighton has served on the Advisory Council for the College of Science at the University of Notre Dame.

Dr. Creighton has written and published scientific articles, book chapters, scientific abstracts, and has given presentations at local, national, and international conferences, with special interst in Workers Compensation issues facing the medical profession.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 47 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Erie County Medical Center
  • 9 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 21 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. James Joseph Creighton has 4 locations

Beltway Surgery Center

8501 Harcourt RdIndianapolis, IN 46260

Ascension Saint Vincent Carmel

13500 N Meridian StCarmel, IN 46032

Indiana Hand To Shoulder Center

1791 W Lincoln Rd Ste BKokomo, IN 46902
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

James Joseph Creighton Jr Md

8901 Pickwick DrIndianapolis, IN 46260

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Speaks English
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Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Joseph Creighton

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Simply Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • Ultimate Health Plans
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Joseph Creighton has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Joseph Creighton has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopic Surgery (Arthroscopy)
  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Hand Injuries
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Laminectomy
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Trigger Finger Disorder
  • Wrist Injury

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Erie County Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo in 1979.

NPI Number

Dr. Creighton's NPI number is 1225047244.

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