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Dr. James Harkess, MD

Dr. James Harkess, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Harkess, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Germantown, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Harkess has extensive experience in Hip & Pelvic Surgery. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1982. He is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 52 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (52 reviews)

Practice

1400 S Germantown Rd Germantown, TN 38138

Make an Appointment

(901) 759-3100

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Harkess specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Harkess' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Harkess

4.8

52 ratings, 32 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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P G Miller – Nov 03, 2023
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Aug 25, 2023
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Jun 03, 2023
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Apr 28, 2023
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Randel Dyer – Mar 25, 2023
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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
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Clarence Earl Marshall – Mar 21, 2023
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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
  • Long wait times
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Mar 17, 2023
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Lori Loya – Feb 01, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Dec 07, 2022
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Cynthia Cross, MD – Dec 07, 2022
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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
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Sandra Royer – Oct 15, 2022
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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
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Mary Jean Hall – Aug 26, 2022
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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
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Aug 26, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Aug 26, 2022
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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
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April Gladney – Jun 23, 2022
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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
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Donald Smythe – Apr 02, 2022
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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
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Charles Yeates – Mar 31, 2022
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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
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Feb 02, 2022
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No results
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No results
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Trainman – Jan 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 24, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Harkess, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Germantown, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Harkess has extensive experience in Hip & Pelvic Surgery. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • New England Baptist Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Campbell Clin/u Tenn Center Hl

    Residency Hospital, 1987

  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

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

Practice

Campbell Clinic PC1400 S Germantown Rd Germantown, TN 38138
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 12:00am
    • Tue: 8:00am - 12:00am
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Practice

Campbell Clinic PC1458 W Poplar Ave Ste 100 Collierville, TN 38017
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Practice

Campbell Clinic PC7545 Airways Blvd Southaven, MS 38671
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis

    6019 Walnut Grove Rd
    Memphis, TN 38120
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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