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Dr. James Carey, MD

Dr. James Carey, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. James Carey, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with Pennsylvania Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 55 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (55 reviews)

Practice

235 S 33rd St Philadelphia, PA 19104
Telehealth available

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Dr. Carey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carey

3.8

55 ratings, 10 with a written review
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cpla – Mar 27, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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C.B. – Sep 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Kari Giorgi – Oct 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Emily T – Aug 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Barbara in Pocono Mountains, PA – Oct 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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David McMichael in Ocean View, NJ – Feb 14, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Jane d in Mount Laurel, NJ – Jul 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Michael O'Grady in Philadelphia, PA – Apr 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I am Director of the Penn Center for Advanced Cartilage Repair and Osteochondritis Dissecans Treatment, which is one of just a handful of cartilage repair centers in the nation. There are a very small number of surgeons as interested in cartilage...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

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  • Vanderbilt University Mc

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007
  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Internship Hospital, 2002
  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
  • Duke University

    Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Office235 S 33rd St Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania3400 Spruce St Philadelphia, PA 19104
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