James P. Hooten Jr., MD
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One of the reasons I chose to specialize in joint replacement and joint reconstruction was actually seeing the difference you can make for patients.
– James P. Hooten Jr., MD

James P. Hooten Jr., MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Where I See Patients
Kernodle Clinic West - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine - Burlington, NC
Board Certified
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
One of the reasons I chose to specialize in joint replacement and joint reconstruction was actually seeing the difference you can make for patients.
– James P. Hooten Jr., MD

About Me

One of the reasons I chose to specialize in joint replacement and joint reconstruction was actually seeing the difference you can make for patients. When a person comes in and arthritis has essentially robbed them of their quality of life and is keeping them from doing the things they enjoy doing, or want to do or even need to do, to see the difference when they come back after surgery with a smile and a tremendous weight lifted from them, able to return to the things that make life worth living, is one of the rewarding things about what I do in orthopaedics. Taking care of people involves a team, not only the nurses, physical therapists, other specialists and me, but also the patient -- making sure that they know what’s going on. What’s important is not just what I do in the operating room or in managing care after surgery. It’s also teaching the patient, giving them the knowledge about what’s going on with their bodies so they can make good decisions. Empowering patients to have an impact on their health now and in years to come is very important.

Current Appointments and Affiliations
Languages I Speak
English

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Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Provider Rating
4.97 out of 5
502 ratings, 132 reviews

Training and Education

Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
Adult Joint Reconstruction, Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute (Virginia), 1992-1994
Residency
Internship, General Surgery, Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals (Louisiana), 1987-1988
Orthopaedics, Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals (Louisiana), 1988-1992
Education
MD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, 1987

Clinical Focus and Research

Publications
View my publications on PubMed

Insurance Accepted

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External Relationships

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