Dr. James Michael Wells, MD

No question about the choice that was made for Dr. Wells being able to address my situation, from onset diagnosis, materials to read and exercises before the procedure, I could not accept that he is one if not the best in the orthopedic procedure that I needed. The whole staff assembled to complete this was monumental. Any questions I had were answered, all steps are leading to a recovery. Every person has a different situation for their circumstances, I know Watauga Orthopedic has done everything for a fantastic recovery, but each person has the do their part for a wonderful experience.

Great visit listened to what I had to say and explained what may need to be done in future but not at this point.

I tore my left rotator cuff in 2020 and saw an orthopedic and was told it was too bad for him to fix and referred me to Dr Wells. He said I still had a lot of strength in it and he would fix it when I was ready. Well 6 years later I decided to have it fixed. He put a new shoulder in and after 6 weeks of rehab I was good to go. This was my 3rd joint replacement the first by Dr Wells and after 6 weeks off therapy I was good to go. Can’t say enough good things about the job he done for me.

Dr Wells is a wonderful Dr always very kind and always listens to what you have to say.I recommend him very highly

Great Dr and Surgeon, will highly recommend him, blessed we found him

Wonderful bedside manner and is knowledgeable. He understands pain and helps to prevent it.

Dr. Wells did an excellent job on my shoulder replacement. It gave me back my mobility in that shoulder and arm. My annual follow up appointments with him have been excellent as well. He very personable with a good sense of humor. His bedside manner before and after on the day of my surgery was excellent as well. I am highly pleased to have him as my surgeon and recommend him without reservation.

Just went in for one year follow-up on reverse shoulder replacement done by Dr. Wells. My shoulder feels amazing, and I absolutely love Dr. Wells! He is definitely an asset to Watauga Orthopedics!

I am very happy with my surgery from Dr. Wells. He is a very nice doctor and was on top of everything as far as I was following up with me and his team if I ever have to have surgery again, I will definitely use him or suggest him to other people. I also had a speedy recovery, which was really nice with the therapy

Dr. Wells is an incredible physician. He is personable as well as professional. He replaced by shoulder and I only wish I would of had it done sooner. I have complete use of my shoulder with no limitations. I highly recommend Dr. Wells to anyone.