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Dr. James Ferrigan Fraser, MD, MPH

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: total joint replacement, musculoskeletal problems, osteoarthritis, and more.

19485 Old Jetton Road Suite 210
Cornelius, NC 28031

(704) 316-1830

Dr. James Ferrigan Fraser, MD, MPH is an orthopedist in Cornelius, NC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. James Ferrigan Fraser, MD, MPH is affiliated with Novant Health, CAROLINA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES LLC and NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

19485 Old Jetton Road Suite 210
Cornelius, NC 28031

Address:

4741 Randolph Road Suite 100 & Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28211

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1111 E Mcdowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006

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449 N Wendover Road Suite A
Charlotte, NC 28211

Some issues Dr. James Ferrigan Fraser, MD, MPH 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.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“In 2014, Dr. James Fraser, federal air surgeon for the FAA, was asked about the issue anew: "From a human perspective there's no difference between cargo pilots and those that are flying passengers.”—"Countdown clock begins on FAA bill cloture", Politico, April 2016

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	73
doctor visit	93
hospital care	11
injections	72
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	61
musculoskeletal imaging	113
reconstructive surgery	61
X-rays	112

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	15
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

aspiration	345
doctor visit	479
hospital care	38
injections	344
inpatient care	38
joint surgery	33
lower extremity surgery	33
musculoskeletal imaging	348
reconstructive surgery	33
X-rays	347

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	105
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	57
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

aspiration	391
doctor visit	467
hospital care	21
injections	390
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	33
lower extremity surgery	33
musculoskeletal imaging	388
reconstructive surgery	33
X-rays	387

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	123
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	53
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

aspiration	446
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	19
doctor visit	442
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	44
injections	445
inpatient care	44
joint surgery	64
lower extremity surgery	64
musculoskeletal imaging	236
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	64
X-rays	235

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	133
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	54
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

aspiration	448
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	40
doctor visit	620
hospital care	24
injections	467
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	73
lower extremity surgery	73
musculoskeletal imaging	253
pain management	19
reconstructive surgery	73
X-rays	252

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	132
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	62
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

aspiration	547
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	50
doctor visit	694
hospital care	15
injections	563
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	101
lower extremity surgery	101
musculoskeletal imaging	260
pain management	16
pelvic imaging	11
reconstructive surgery	101
X-rays	271

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	405

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	116
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	74
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Ferrigan Fraser, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Ferrigan Fraser, MD, MPH treated as an orthopedist in Cornelius, NC were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	375
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	36
doctor visit	466
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	25
injections	380
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	61
musculoskeletal imaging	266
open surgery	11
pain management	17
pelvic imaging	11
reconstructive surgery	61
X-rays	268

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ferrigan Fraser, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	64
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	202
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	79
85 and over	31
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	139

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ferrigan Fraser, MD, MPH From 2016 - 2022

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	7
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. James Ferrigan Fraser, MD, MPH graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2011)

Residency: Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix (2016)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Ferrigan Fraser, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Novant Health

CAROLINA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES LLC

NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Peerless Surgical Inc.	$4,199 $4,199
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$2,846 Arcos $2,284	ROSA $206	mymobility Platform $126	Continuum $118	Healthloop $111
Arthrex, Inc.	$2,000 $2,000
Stryker Corporation	$1,729 Mako $393	MAKOplasty $380	Surg - System 8 $275	TRIATHLON $244	Variax $157	Other $279
KCI USA, Inc	$931 VAC ULTA $800	VAC VERAFLO $131
Other	$722 GMK Sphere $453	ORTHOVISC $51	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $25	ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES $23	CORAIL $21	Other $149

**Types of Payments**
Education	$4,052
Food and Beverage	$3,071
Travel and Lodging	$2,504
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,000
Consulting Fee	$800

Biography

Dr. James Fraser is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Charlotte, NC and Cornelius, NC. In his practice, he is particularly interested in knee surgery, hip surgery, and osteoarthritis. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Fraser graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. He is conversant in Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Novant Health. Dr. Fraser has an open panel in Cornelius, NC according to Novant Health.