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Dr. James Glover, MD

Dr. James Glover, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Glover, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Flagstaff, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1986. He is affiliated with UTMB Health-Galveston Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

1485 N Turquoise Dr Ste 200 Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Glover specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Glover's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Glover

4.1
17 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Dr Glover spent time explaining my condition and provided me with the appropriate treatment plan. He gave me the information I needed to select the level of treatment I wanted at that time.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Charleen Smith in Houston, TX – Feb 23, 2024
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Fell while visiting the Grand Canyon in March 2020. Dr. Glover operated on fractured elbow including plate and screws. Result was excellent. Further, he and his staff were exceptionally personable, thoughtful and helpful (I was visiting from Costa Rica).
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Ward Meythaler – Jul 18, 2021
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Dr Glover has no bedside manners and comes off as being better than you and a waste of his time. Need answers or something explained forget it. I went to apointment today and left stewing all day and then some. Drove 400 miles round trip for some answers and wasn't even givin time to ask any questions. If his surgeries are anything like his ego run !!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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60 year old male – Dec 19, 2020
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I recently had lower back surgery with Dr. Glover. I had never even been to the hospital as a patient before and I am 72 years old. As you can imagine I was frightened especially during this Covid outbreak but Dr. Glover and his staff and the nurses at the hospital were excellent and very reassuring. I had fusion surgery one month ago. I am now on the road to being pain free and healthy again. I still take pain meds every 6 hours or so but every day I feel improvement. I'm looking forward to spending the rest of my life as fit as I can, walking, exercising and regaining my joy of life. Going through surgery is a "grin and bear it" exercise but so worth it. Thank you Dr. Glover for allowing me to look forward to that future with a smile.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Donna Baier – Oct 11, 2020
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Dr. G is an awesome doctor. Skilled at what he does and a surgeon with compassion. He listens and understands how frustrating and difficult surgery can be. He is just an terrific human. Highly recommended!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Rose M – Aug 28, 2020
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Dr Glover is amazing and has repaired my cervical spinal encursion with professionalism and great care! Anyone needing spinal care needs to have him as a surgeon. He has repaired my fiances' spine also and given us a new lease on life!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Katie Warhus – Jun 01, 2020
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I trust Dr. Glover so I go to him for my scoliosis. It is not bad enough for surgery but will get there someday and I hope Dr. Glover hasn't retired so he can help me. Meanwhile he keeps ahead of what is going on with my back. Glad to find such a caring Dr. I sent my adult son to him and he was able to help him with surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Jan 31, 2020
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Dr. Glover did my back surgery June of 2018 and did an awesome job. Before my surgery I had a hard time walking any where, it was even hard for me to do my grocery shopping. But now I'm happy to say that I am hiking with my husband and I'm up to a mile and a half in less then a year after surgery, he is totally amazing. So amazing that I'm entrusting his care once again, in April he will be working on my neck, and from my understanding this one is more complicated, but I trust him!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 24, 2019
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I had been suffering with low back and sciatics for over 20 years. I met with Dr. Glover and we discussed options to solve my problem and re decided on PLF L4-S1. Let me stay this as simply as I can, Dr. Glover kicked a$$! He performed my surgery in 3 hours and I'm now 9 days post-op walking 2 miles/day with minimal pain. What a great feelings to know that my work was done by an excellent and confident surgeon that knows his stuff. He explained everything for start to finish.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Kurtis in Prescott, AZ – Feb 01, 2019
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I felt 100% confident after meeting with Dr. Glover now post op 1 week I feel even better knowing Dr. Glover was my surgeon. I am walking everyday and feel ready to tackle the world. Thank you Dr. Glover for giving me a shot at the rest of my life! Jim W.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jim Waters in Sedona, AZ – Nov 21, 2018
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I had chronic back pain which affected my walking creating pain in my legs. I sought medical care from Dr. Glover. He performed lower back surgery. The pain in my legs was immediately alleviated. Thanks to Dr. Glover, I have full use of my back and legs again. A few months following surgery, I enrolled in a yoga certification program which I completed within a year. Pretty good for a 57 years old woman. Dr. Glover and his staff treated me with upmost care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Alta Piechowski in Sanders, AZ – Aug 18, 2018
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I saw Dr Glover several years ago for some ongoing and deteriorating lower back problems that developed from an accident. Ultimately we decided on a fusion of my l4/l5. The process went flawlessly and I am very happy to say I've been able to be back to all my normal activities (and more!) for many years now. I was able to return to the work I enjoy the most (carpentry) and things I wouldn't have considered possible (a rim to rim hike at the Grand Canyon & several mountain bike endurance races!)
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dane M. in Prescott, AZ – Aug 10, 2018
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Decided in December major surgery was needed. The holidays were coming up so the Dr said it would have to be after the first of the year. Asked if Feb would be ok cause I could get help then. He said that was fine and he would make a note of it. I called mid January to make sure it was still a go for Feb and was told yes scheduling will be contacting me soon. Was anxious because the pain was excruciating. Got a call first week of February to schedule for April!!! No time for me. :(
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
3 others found this helpful
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JoAnne Schaible in Rimrock Az – Feb 03, 2018
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Does not care about patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Flagstaff – Oct 28, 2017
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I could not have found a better Doctor if I searched the world over. I had very old hardware in my back (26 yrs) that was permanent, and a disc below that had slipped forward, other spinal specialist only offered physical therapy and pain meds. Dr. Glover listened to what I had to say, view my images, had a plan and executed it with precision. I'm 4 weeks post-op and am already 100% better than I was before. He has bedside manners and truly cares. His office staff is also very kind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Greta Schiegg in Clarkdale, AZ – Jun 25, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I support my patients' decisions by using a shared-decision making approach by taking into account their preferences, needs and values.

I educate my patients' on how their wellness can have an influence on the success of a recommended...
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biography

J. Michael Glover, MD, MBA is a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon.

Dr. Glover has cared for patients at Northern Arizona Orthopaedics since 2005 through the Spine and Pain Specialty Center. He is trained in using Joimax®...
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  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Trauma Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Neck Surgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Master Of Business Administration--arizona State University

    2017
  • Med College Wi

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994
  • Wilford Hall Usaf Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1993
  • Wright St U/wright Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1987
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1986
  • University Of Texas / Austin Campus

    Undergraduate School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Center for Orthopedic Research and Education LLC1485 N Turquoise Dr Ste 200 Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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Office400 Harborside Dr Galveston, TX 77550
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Practice

University of Texas Medical Branch301 University Blvd Galveston, TX 77555
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UTMB Health-Galveston Campus

    301 University Blvd
    Galveston, TX 77555
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    10% higher than the national average

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