Summary

Dr. James Grimes is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine with 47 years of experience treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. They earned their medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and completed residency training at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Dr. Grimes is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling them to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Grimes practices in Bakersfield, California, with affiliations at Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley and multiple locations throughout the area. They focus on treating common orthopedic concerns including joint pain, shoulder injuries, and rotator cuff problems. Their treatment approach incorporates physical therapy and strength training programs to help patients regain mobility and function. Patients have rated Dr. Grimes 4.7 out of 5 stars for their care and expertise.

AI-generated from data on this provider profile.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 47 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital
  • 40 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. James B Grimes has 4 locations

Kern Bone And Joint Specialists A Medical Group Inc

9330 Stockdale Hwy Ste 600Bakersfield, CA 93311
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercy Hospital Southwest Bakersfield

400 Old River RdBakersfield, CA 93311

Mercy Hospital Downtown

2215 Truxtun AveBakersfield, CA 93301

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. James B Grimes, MD
Dr. Michael Klassen, MD
Dr. Jonathan M Frank, MD
Dr. Timothy Vadym Galan, MD
Dr. James B Grimes, MDDr. Michael Klassen, MDDr. Jonathan M Frank, MDDr. Timothy Vadym Galan, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
4.9 
4.9 
4.2 
47 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Chinese, Spanish
Bakersfield , CAMonterey , CALos Angeles , CABakersfield , CA
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James B Grimes

  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Cigna
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Legacy Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. James B Grimes has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James B Grimes has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Medical School

Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraduated in 1979

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. James Grimes accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Grimes accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Grimes?
You can find contact information for Dr. James Grimes here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. James Grimes's office located?
Dr. James Grimes's office is located at 9330 Stockdale Hwy Ste 600, Bakersfield, CA, 93311.
Does Dr. James Grimes accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James Grimes has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Grimes affiliated with?
Dr. James Grimes is affiliated with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.