Dr. James T. Lehner, MD | Kettering, OH | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. James Lehner specializes in orthopedic surgery with particular expertise in orthopedic spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and completed his residency training at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. With over five decades of medical practice, Dr. Lehner brings extensive experience to his patients' care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Lehner practices at multiple Kettering Health locations, including facilities in Kettering and Miamisburg, Ohio, and maintains affiliations with Dayton Children's Hospital and several Kettering Health campuses. He focuses on treating back pain in children and teens, back pain during pregnancy, and flank pain. His treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 stars.

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4.2

41 Ratings
53 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
14 written reviews
2 specialties
7 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
5 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

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Dr Lehrer removed a rare Osteochondroma from my spine in 2011. He is the best Orthopedic Surgeon in the area. He is very knowledgeable and he has excellent bedside manners. I highly recommend him.

January 19th, 2021

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Awesome Dr. And his staff second to none. Thanks Dr.Lerner. My back is still healing but I have no more leg pain. My God continue to guide your hands and mind during surgery.

June 5th, 2019

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Dr lehner is my hero he is still my surgeon after 18 years. Came to my high school graduation . He is simply a gift from God. He even monitors my son's back just because I am paranoid that he will have scoliosis too. Dr lehner deserves nothing but the up most positive and loving reviews. He's about to do his 5th surgery on me. I would trust no one else. He loves his patients and cares what happens with them.

May 3rd, 2019

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He is a crooked, disgusting man who has ruined peoples bodies, young children to adults. Please reconsider seeing him, I am begging you. You do not want to end up the way that I did.

January 9th, 2019

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I have been trying for years to get help and he keeps saying he will but all he has offered is different injections after I keep explaining they are not working. Why do this why not try other routes if this is not working. Will not listen and it takes forever to get through on their phones, appointments take forever and offers no help. Does not listen to patients

May 23rd, 2017

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Horrible staff. Know everything. Will not listen to patient. Can't get a note for work after being off a month

March 8th, 2016

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Terrible dr don't let him take care of your child

April 25th, 2015

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I was in a car accident where I broke my back. I was lucky that Dr. Lehner was the ortho doctor on call. The next day he out two rods and ten screws in my back. It is a scary surgery with a slow recovery but I have felt content the whole time thanks to Dr. Lehner. He is awesome. Really cares about his patients.

February 20th, 2015

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I love this doctor. He spends time with you. Talks in detail about what is wrong and what he can do to possibly help you. He's operated on me three times and has saved me from being in a wheelchair for the rest of my life.

February 16th, 2015

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He is truly amazing!

February 1st, 2015

Kettering Health Main Campus

3535 Southern BlvdKettering, OH 45429

Tel: (937) 298-4331

Kettering Health Miamisburg

4000 Miamisburg Centerville RdMiamisburg, OH 45342

Tel: (937) 866-0551


Dr. James Timothy Lehner, MD	Dr. Chris Hoedt, MD	Dr. Thomas Kovack, DO	Dr. Michael Richard Paczas, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Hand Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (41 Ratings)	5 (44 Ratings)	4.5 (98 Ratings)	4.8 (9 Ratings)
53 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Kettering , OH	Greenville , NC	Dublin , OH	Mason , OH
Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health	Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School	Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med	Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School
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Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Spinal Fractures
Spinal Stenosis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Ohio, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 1973

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Which hospitals is Dr. James Lehner affiliated with?: Dr. James Lehner is affiliated with Dayton Childrens Hospital, Kettering Health Main Campus, Kettering Health Dayton, Kettering Health Washington Township, and Kettering Health Miamisburg.
What languages does Dr. James Lehner speak?: Dr. James Lehner speaks English and Spanish.

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