Overview
James W. Barnes, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine fellowship-trained specialist dedicated to helping patients stay active and regain mobility through evidence-based orthopedic care. He treats conditions involving the shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, hip, knee, foot, and ankle, with expertise in sports injuries, fracture care, arthritis, robotic-assisted joint replacement, and minimally invasive orthopedic procedures.
Dr. Barnes believes that informed patients make better decisions.
Before entering private practice, Dr. Barnes served as a Major in the United States Air Force and deployed to Afghanistan. He has also cared for elite athletes as a Team USA physician and previously served as an orthopedic surgeon for the Los Angeles Lakers organization.
His philosophy is simple: provide compassionate, individualized care, explain every diagnosis and treatment clearly, and help every patient return to the activities that matter most.
His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Barnes is board certified in Abos. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
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- INDEMNITY
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
5601 Highway 95 N Ste 714, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Barnes has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Barnes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Barnes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Barnes by calling their office at 928-538-4325. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Barnes a top-rated expert for Tendinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Barnes is classified as an Experienced expert for Tendinitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James Barnes specialize in?
While Dr. James Barnes is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. James Barnes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Barnes has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tendinitis. You can view a list of Dr. James Barnes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Barnes accept my insurance?
Dr. James Barnes accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 928-538-4325 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Barnes isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Barnes isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Barnes isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Barnes isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Barnes isExperienced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- TenosynovitisDr. Barnes isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.