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James Anderson, MD

James Anderson, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

Monday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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48 reviews

  • Mar 16, 2026
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    because he seemingly care of my needs

  • Mar 6, 2026
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    Always Excellent Care by Dr James Anderson! Very patient and compassionate and helpful! Explains the procedure and answers questions patiently.

  • Feb 27, 2026
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    Excellent

  • Feb 27, 2026
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    Very professional and caring

  • Feb 26, 2026
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    James has been helping me heal after a shoulder injury. He has years of experience and expertise with my problem. After just two weeks of physical therapy I feel so much better!

  • Feb 5, 2026
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    Dr. Anderson has been treating me regularly, providing viscoussupplementation twice yearly as well as any other orthopedic needs that arise for myself as well as my wife and son. He’s always knowledgeable, thorough, compassionate and friendly and would provide the highest of recommendations to anyone that asks.

  • Jan 22, 2026
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    Dr Anderson is always very welcoming & pleasant

  • Jan 21, 2026
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    Thorough exam, explanation, and willingness to answer questions. He treated the whole person and I felt that he caed about the outcome. Good discharge instructions

  • Dec 31, 2025
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    He is very respectful, extremely knowledgeable. He explains everything about your condition in detail. Listens to your questions. He is a wonderful person and doctor

  • Dec 30, 2025
    Verified Review

    Excellent physician. Very thorough.

  • Dec 18, 2025
    Verified Review

    yes

  • Dec 16, 2025
    Verified Review

    He is knowledgeable, soft spoken & a great clinician

  • Dec 12, 2025
    Verified Review

    Very professional and knowledgeable doctor that made me feel comfortable

  • Dec 11, 2025
    Verified Review

    Good diagnosis, and he listened to my questions

  • Nov 14, 2025
    Verified Review

    Attentive. Knowledgeable. Takes the time to listen and answer questions. Pleasant.

  • Nov 12, 2025
    Verified Review

    James Anderson is wonderful but He no longer takes Hesalthfirst insurance

  • Nov 11, 2025
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    Quick and easy visit and everything was explained thoroughly in a way I was able to understand. My concerns were taken seriously and I felt validated.

  • Nov 7, 2025
    Verified Review

    Dr. Anderson is a wonderful person. As my doctor he is very knowledgeable, professional and easy to talk to.

  • Oct 2, 2025
    Verified Review

    He is very thorough and knows what he is doing. He took very good care of my shoulder.

  • Oct 2, 2025
    Verified Review

    He is a good listener

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  • About James Anderson, MD

    Dr. James Anderson is a board certified physician specializing in non-operative sports medicine. He focuses on conservative treatment for musculoskeletal conditions using lifestyle guidance and medical therapy.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Anderson emphasizes personalized care that supports healing and long-term activity.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    NY, 309887

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    ProHealth

    NPI

    1851754154

  • Insurance accepted

    This may not reflect all insurance accepted by the provider and is for informational purposes only.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR
  • Medical School

    • State University of New York Brooklyn

    Residency

    • Morristown Memorial Hospital

    Fellowship

    • Morristown Memorial Hospital