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James Edward Nitka, MD

Specialties and/or Subspecialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery,
  • Spinal Surgery
Patient Rating
4.8/5 (Based on 79 Reviews)
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Biography

Dr. Nitka performs all types of orthopedic surgery, but has a special emphasis on spinal disorders.  Trained in the latest minimally invasive surgery techniques, he performs miscrodiscectomy, anterior cervical spine surgery, lumbar fusion, peripheral nerve decompression for wrist and elbow, and general orthopedic surgery.

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Education

Medical School

College of Medicine, University of Arizona

Residency

Duke University Medical Center

Internships

Duke University Medical Center

Professional Memberships

  • Southern Orthopaedic Association
  • Southern Medical Association
  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Piedmont Orthopedic Society (Duke University Orthopedic Surgery alumni organization

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Locations

Provider Review Comments

September 28, 2020
provider very attentive, very knowledgeable about my specific condition.took a very long time to come into my exam roomnot
September 25, 2020
Excellent care and concern by the provider.
September 18, 2020
No waiting time and everyone had a mask on. Dr. Nitka is very thorough and he takes his time to explain things to me. He is a very good doctor and we enjoy going to him.
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