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Dr. James Donovan, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. James Donovan, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Tampa, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Donovan has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from University of cincinnati in 2007. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Trinity Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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Elite Spine and Orthopedics
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Donovan is affiliated with HCA Florida Trinity Hospital Trinity, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Donovan specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals
- Clean Hospital • Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
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Dr. Donovan's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Donovan
3.9
5 Star | 66% | 66% |
4 Star | 6% | 6% |
3 Star | 3% | 3% |
2 Star | 3% | 3% |
1 Star | 22% | 22% |
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About Me
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Specializing in orthopedic and Arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, Joint replacement, Fracture care, as well as comprehensive care of injured or painful hand, fingers, wrist, arm elbow and shoulder for children and adults.biography
Dr. James Donovan specializes in orthopedic and arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, joint replacement, fracture care as well as comprehensive care of injured or painful hand, fingers, wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder for children and adults.Orthopedic Surgery
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The Christine M Kleinert Institute For Hand And Microsurgery
Fellowship HospitalMclaren Regional Medical Center
Residency HospitalMount Carmel Medical Center
Internship HospitalUniversity Of Cincinnati
Medical School, 2007
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 37
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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