Overview
Colonel James Ficke, M.D., is Robert A. Robinson Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and director of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also orthopaedist-in-chief of The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is nationally renowned as an expert on the treatment of complex foot and ankle patients, lower extremity trauma patients and amputees. Dr. Ficke received his M.D. from Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in 1987. He completed a transitional internship at Madigan Army Medical Center, and finished his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Tripler Army Medical Center. He also completed an AO fellowship in Trauma in Munich Germany, and a foot and ankle fellowship in Dallas, Texas. Prior to his current position, Dr. Ficke was chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the San Antonio Military Medical Center. He also served the U.S. Army Surgeon General as the senior advisor on policy and personnel for orthopaedics and extremity injuries for seven years. During his deployment as deputy commander of clinical services at the 228th Combat Support Hospital in Mosul, Iraq, from 2004 to 2005, he was the senior orthopedic surgeon, treating more than 600 U.S. soldiers and Iraqi patients for war injuries. Dr. Ficke has received numerous awards for his skills as a surgeon and educator, as well as two dozen military decorations and awards including the Bronze Star and Meritorious Service Medals. His service earned him the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons’ prestigious 2010 Colonel Brian Allgood Memorial Leadership Award, and The Surgeon General's 2010 Major General Lewis Aspey Mologne Award. He has served as the co-chair of the Extremity War Injury Symposium sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons since 2005.
His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Ear Barotrauma, Contracture Deformity, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Ficke is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 79 peer reviewed articles.
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601 North Caroline Street, Suite 5009, Suite 5009, Baltimore, MD 21287
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James R. Ficke
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James R. Ficke?
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Is Dr. James R. Ficke a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James R. Ficke is classified as an Experienced 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 R. Ficke specialize in?
While Dr. James R. Ficke is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Ear Barotrauma, and Contracture Deformity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. James R. Ficke participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James R. Ficke has published 78 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. James R. Ficke's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James R. Ficke accept my insurance?
Dr. James R. Ficke accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-2663 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Ficke isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- ArthritisDr. Ficke isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- BunionsDr. Ficke isExperienced. Learn about Bunions.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Ficke isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Ear BarotraumaDr. Ficke isExperienced. Learn about Ear Barotrauma.
- FasciotomyDr. Ficke isExperienced. Learn about Fasciotomy.