Dr. James B Macdougall, MD

Dr. James Macdougall is an orthopedic surgeon with over four decades of experience treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions. He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and completed his residency training at Ohio State University Medical Center. With 41 years in practice, Dr. Macdougall has developed extensive expertise in orthopedic care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Macdougall practices at Avera Orthopedics in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and maintains hospital privileges at Huron Regional Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating back pain across different age groups, from children and teens to pregnant women experiencing back discomfort. He incorporates physical therapy and strength training into treatment plans to help patients regain function and mobility. Dr. Macdougall also utilizes extremity X-rays as part of his diagnostic approach to evaluate …bone and joint conditions.