James S. Raphael
Experienced in Cervical Spondylosis

Dr. James S. Raphael

Orthopedics | General Surgery
Jefferson Health
Orthopedics – Center One
9880 Bustleton Avenue, Suite 220, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Cervical Spondylosis
Jefferson Health
Orthopedics – Center One
9880 Bustleton Avenue, Suite 220, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

James Raphael is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Raphael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, Osteotomy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Raphael is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
State University Of New York Syracuse
Specialties
Orthopedics
General Surgery
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
Surgery Of The Hand
Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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  • HMO
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Geisinger
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Health Partners Plans
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
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  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Orthopedics – Center One
9880 Bustleton Avenue, Suite 220, Philadelphia, PA 19115
Call: 215-827-1500
Other Locations
Einstein Orthopedics at Willowcrest
1200 Tabor Road, Willowcrest Building, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19141
Call: 215-456-7900
60 Township Line Road, Ground Floor, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Call: 215-663-6800

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


18 Total Publications

Ream and Run Hemiarthroplasty Versus Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Comparison of Shoulder Treatments for Glenohumeral Arthritis.
Ream and Run Hemiarthroplasty Versus Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Comparison of Shoulder Treatments for Glenohumeral Arthritis.
Journal: Cureus
Published: July 25, 2025
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