James E. Murphy
Experienced in Tenosynovitis

Dr. James E. Murphy

Orthopedics
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine
1175 East Mountain Boulevard, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Tenosynovitis
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine
1175 East Mountain Boulevard, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 
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Overview

Dr. Murphy is a board-certified and fellowship-trained adult reconstruction specialist. His clinical interests include progressive hip and knee replacement (including robotic partial and total knee and hip replacements as well as direct anterior hip replacements), rapid recovery protocols, revision surgery and treatment of infections. Dr. Murphy attended The Pennsylvania State University, where he earned his medical degree, and completed his residency at Case Western Reserve University. He completed his fellowship in adult reconstruction at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Murphy is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.|When he's not at work, Dr. Murphy enjoys walking and other exercise, as well as reading and taking care of his plants. He is also a coin collector and roots for Cleveland sports teams.|Video: more from Dr. James Murphy, M.D.

Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenosynovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Osteonecrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine, 2006 - Doctor Of Medicine
Residency
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 2012
Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
1175 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Call: 800-275-6401
Other Locations
Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Orthotics
1175 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Call: 800-275-6401

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.


1 Clinical Trials

A Prospective, Post-market, Multi-center Evaluation of the Clinical Outcomes of the Secur-Fit Advanced Hip Stem
A Prospective, Post-market, Multi-center Evaluation of the Clinical Outcomes of the Secur-Fit Advanced Hip Stem
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

1 Total Publications

The effect of acetabular retroversion on ipsilateral injuries during traumatic hip dislocation.
The effect of acetabular retroversion on ipsilateral injuries during traumatic hip dislocation.
Journal: Injury
Published: July 23, 2025
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