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Dr. James Edward Phillips III, MD

(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Howard University College of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: hip problems, musculoskeletal problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and more.

230 Worcester Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

(617) 654-7111

Dr. James Edward Phillips III, MD is an orthopedist in Wellesley Hills, MA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1996 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. James Edward Phillips III, MD is affiliated with New England Baptist Hospital and ATRIUS HEALTH INC.

Office Locations

Address:

230 Worcester Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

Some issues Dr. James Edward Phillips III, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

In The News

“The subject of workplace violence against health care workers in the U.S. was addressed in 2016 by Dr. James Phillips of Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.”—"Police say man with Stage 4 cancer wanted to kill three Bay Area doctors", East Bay Times, June 2017

aspiration	244
blood draw	18
doctor visit	530
injections	244
joint surgery	100
lab tests	35
lower extremity surgery	100
reconstructive surgery	100

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	17
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

aspiration	285
doctor visit	417
injections	285
joint surgery	124
lab tests	20
lower extremity surgery	124
reconstructive surgery	124

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	44
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	19
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

aspiration	262
blood draw	14
doctor visit	404
injections	262
joint surgery	137
lab tests	22
lower extremity surgery	137
reconstructive surgery	137

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	530

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	632
Black	118
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	490
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	40
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

aspiration	314
blood draw	32
doctor visit	491
injections	314
joint surgery	130
lab tests	72
lower extremity surgery	130
reconstructive surgery	130

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	20
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

aspiration	342
blood draw	59
doctor visit	537
injections	342
joint surgery	162
lab tests	133
lower extremity surgery	162
reconstructive surgery	162

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	23
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

aspiration	372
blood draw	11
doctor visit	662
injections	372
joint surgery	148
lower extremity surgery	148
reconstructive surgery	148

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	383

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	508
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	21
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

aspiration	336
doctor visit	596
injections	336
joint surgery	183
lower extremity surgery	183
reconstructive surgery	183

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	399

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	511
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	374
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	31
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

aspiration	272
doctor visit	475
injections	272
joint surgery	138
lower extremity surgery	138
reconstructive surgery	138

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	26
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

aspiration	933
doctor visit	1418
injections	933
joint surgery	309
lower extremity surgery	309
reconstructive surgery	309

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Edward Phillips III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Edward Phillips III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Wellesley Hills, MA were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration	373
blood draw	26
doctor visit	615
injections	373
joint surgery	159
lab tests	56
lower extremity surgery	159
reconstructive surgery	159

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Edward Phillips III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	49
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	355
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	16

**Age**
75 to 84	117
85 and over	19
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	267

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Edward Phillips III, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Edward Phillips III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	8
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. James Edward Phillips III, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (1996)

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals (2001)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Edward Phillips III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New England Baptist Hospital

ATRIUS HEALTH INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James Edward Phillips III, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.25 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James Edward Phillips III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wellesley Hills, MA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Edward Phillips III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$15,001 REDAPT $6,986	POLARSTEM $5,406	RI Hip Navigation $1,489	POLARCUP $140	R3 $138	Other $843
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$2,209 Avenir $1,854	Echo $137	TM Femoral Stems $110	KNEES $65	G7 $23	Other $19
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC	$1,665 Ortho-Knees $1,665
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,100 AQUAMANTYS $650	Intact $450
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$706 Journey II XR $276	Journey II BCS $125	Anthology $89	VISIONAIRE Solutions $60	Journey II CR $22	Other $134
Other	$609 KNEES $132	ATTUNE $116	ROBOTICS $98	ACCOLADE $73	ACTIS $70	Other $120

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$12,248
Travel and Lodging	$4,568
Food and Beverage	$3,323
Consulting Fee	$1,100
Education	$53

Biography

Dr. James Phillips is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His average rating from his patients is 4.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Phillips graduated from Howard University College of Medicine.