Eric R. James, MD

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Eric R. James, MD
4.9/5 (357 ratings)
  • Podcasts
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    BayCare HealthChat

    Common Foot and Ankle Problems
    August 27, 2018

    Eric R. James, MD, discusses common foot and ankle problems, treatment options available and the best ways to take care of our precious feet. Learn more about BayCare’s orthopedic services.

  • Affiliations
    • St. Joseph's Hospital - North
    • St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
    • St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
    • St. Joseph's Hospital - South
    • BayCare Physician Partners ACO
    • St. Joseph's Hospital
    • BayCare Medical Group
    • BayCare Physician Partners
  • Board Certifications
    • AB Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Gender
    • Male
  • Insurances Accepted
    We Accept the Following Insurances
  • Patient Reviews

    All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing this provider. To learn more click here.

    4.9/5 Overall Rating
    Provider Explained Things Clearly 5/5
    Provider Listened Carefully 5/5
    Provider Was Easy To Understand 5/5
    Provider Knew Medical History 4.7/5
    Provider Showed Respect 5/5
    Provider Spent Enough Time 4.9/5
    Rate Your Provider 0-10 4.9/5
    357 Reviews, 103 Comments
    5/5
    7/18/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    After a bad experience at another hospital system with non info about my issue, this provider explained everything thoroughly and addressed all my fears and questions.
    5/5
    7/18/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Dr. James is wonderful. I can be somewhat difficult yet Dr. James is able to put me at ease. I very much appreciate him.
    5/5
    7/4/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Dr James is an excellent surgeon
    5/5
    7/4/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Very thorough explains everything
    5/5
    6/27/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Dr James is awesome. He is well informed about my health history and offered treatment options. Great bedside manner
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  • Doctor Bio

    • Dr. Eric James is board certified in orthopedic surgery, specializing in the foot and ankle. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He furthered his medical education by completing an orthopedic surgery residency at Orlando Health in Orlando, Florida. Dr. James then completed a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery from the Foundation for Orthopedic Athletic and Reconstructive Research in Houston, Texas.

      Dr. James specializes in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He focuses on the non-surgical and surgical management of foot and ankle conditions. This includes specialty management of conditions requiring ankle arthroscopy, fusions and post-traumatic reconstruction. He is a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society.

  • Languages
    • English
  • Residency
    • Orlando Health
  • Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery|Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Education
    • Orlando Health
      University Of Texas
      University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Doctor Locations

Orthopedic Surgery at Van Dyke

4211 Van Dyke Rd Ste 200
Lutz, FL 33558
Phone: (813) 264-6490
Directions

Orthopedic Surgery Tampa

2727 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 320
Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: (813) 877-6748
Directions

Orthopedic Surgery at Big Bend

10141 Big Bend Rd Ste 206
Riverview, FL 33578
Phone: (813) 397-1274
Directions

South Tampa HealthHub Orthopedic Surgery

711 S Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 303
Tampa, FL 33609
Phone: (813) 877-6748
Directions