Dr. James Richard Phelps, MD

Dr. James Phelps is an orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in hand surgery who has been practicing medicine for 20 years. He earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine and focuses his practice on conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, particularly the hands and upper extremities. Dr. Phelps is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Phelps practices at multiple locations throughout North Carolina, including High Point and Winston Salem, and maintains affiliations with High Point Medical Center, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, and Wake Forest Baptist Health Lexington Medical Center. He specializes in treating conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and osteoarthritis, helping patients regain function and reduce pain. His approach to care includes coordinating physical therapy and strength training programs to support patient recovery. Patients …have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his expertise and care.