Overview
My primary concern as a physician is for the safety and well-being of my patients. The goal of my practice is to provide the highest quality and most up to date surgical treatment for arthritic conditions of the hip, whether this is due to trauma, injury or advancing age. The ultimate goal is return my patient to the highest level of activity with the most reliable treatment available.
Dr. Hartford is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
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- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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 M. Hartford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James M. Hartford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James M. Hartford by calling their office at 650-321-4121. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James M. Hartford a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James M. Hartford is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, 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 M. Hartford specialize in?
While Dr. James M. Hartford is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. James M. Hartford participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James M. Hartford has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. James M. Hartford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James M. Hartford accept my insurance?
Dr. James M. Hartford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-321-4121 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- OsteoarthritisDr. Hartford isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Hartford isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Hartford isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Hartford isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- Slipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisDr. Hartford isExperienced. Learn about Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Hartford isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- TendinitisDr. Hartford isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.