Summary

Dr. Dietz specializes in comprehensive management of hand, wrist and elbow disorders. Areas of particular interest include upper extremity nerve compression syndromes, including carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as wrist and elbow fractures and ligament injuries. He has extensive experience with arthroscopy of the wrist and elbow, including endoscopic carpal tunnel release.

Dr. Dietz received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Michigan in 1988. He then attended medical school at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI and was graduated in 1992. He finished a residency in orthopedic surgery at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, in 1997. Dr. Dietz then completed a one-year fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at the Hand Center of Western New York in Buffalo. He joined St. Clair Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in 1998.

In 2004 and 2008, Dr. Dietz was named by his peers as one of the area's top orthopedic surgeons by Hour Detroit magazine in its annual "Top Docs" survey.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 34 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Henry Ford Health System
  • 15 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. James Joseph Dietz has 2 locations

Saint Clair Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

23829 Little Mack Ave Ste 100Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Hand SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
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3.6 
34 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Saint Clair Shores , MIDetroit , MINovi , MICleveland , OH
Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: Oakland University William Beaumont School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Joseph Dietz

  • Accepts Medicare
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Medicare
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Alliance - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Paramount Healthcare
  • Priority Health
  • Progressive
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Upper Peninsula Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Joseph Dietz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Joseph Dietz has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Wrist Injury

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Henry Ford Health System

Medical School

Wayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. James Dietz speak?
Dr. James Dietz speaks English.
Where is Dr. James Dietz's office located?
Dr. James Dietz's office is located at 23829 Little Mack Ave Ste 100, Saint Clair Shores, MI, 48080.
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