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Dr. James Bowers, MD

Dr. James Bowers, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. James Bowers, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in Burlington, NC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1999. He is affiliated with Alamance Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 117 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (117 reviews)

EmergeOrtho

1111 Huffman Mill Rd Burlington, NC 27215

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(919) 281-1854

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bowers 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
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Bowers' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bowers

4.9
117 ratings, 98 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Dr. Bowers
Everything from start to finish was great with staff. Dr. Bowers is awesome. You cannot go wrong with Dr. Bowers and staff.
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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Apr 26, 2025
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Dr. Bowers personable manner. Had no problems after surgery. Would recommend him to others and have. My son has seen him.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2025
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Dr Bowers is the best. Excellent surgeon.
Dr Bowers is thorough and speaks easy to understand my condition. He has done a knee and shoulder replacement and I would not go to anyone else. He is the best. Also did a knee replacement for my wife and was great. There is no one better than Dr Bowers.
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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Apr 12, 2025
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Job well done! Loved the friendliness and enthusi
On time and pleasant! Friendly folks and great care!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2025
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My friend recommended Dr Bowers. I'm so glad she d
DR. Bowers and his whole team are so pleasant. They make you feel like you are in good hands right from the start. He listens to you. And he makes you feel like you will be taken care of.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Tanya Coble – Apr 06, 2025
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I was very pleased with my visit with Dr Bowers and staff. He was not rushed and explained my problem and answered all my questions !
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2025
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Dr. Bowers is excellent
I have never, in many visit types, had a bad experience with Emerge and Dr Bowers kept that trend. He is personable yet professional, helps you relax with his wit and helped me with instant pain relief. I pass on the reference with much enthusiasm. You won't regret.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Amanda Nagy – Apr 02, 2025
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Cortisone shot to knee
Check in and co-pay was easy online. Wait time was like 10 minutes. Dr. Bowers give a great cortisone shot, no pain. He is very knowledgeable and explains everything going on. The cortisone shot has really helped me get things done on my farm and I’m 72 years old! Thanks Dr. Bowers!
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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No pain Dr. Bowers – Apr 02, 2025
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Excellent! Friendly, professional and listens well. A very good physician and I recommend him highly.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jerry D Collins – Mar 17, 2025
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Great Doctor
I am a senior patient with knee problems and Dr. Bowers has been a great help in relieving some of the pain I experience. He has a great personality and he’s a great Doctor. He is excellent in explaining the problem you’re having and giving advice on making things better for you. I can’t imagine any doctor being better!! He is the best and I recommend him highly!!!
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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B. Barham – Mar 15, 2025
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Called in the morning and was seen by 1:30 the wait in waiting room was less than 10 minutesI was saying very quickly Dr. Bowers explained to me what was going on. I had to have my first ever Cortizone shot. I would definitely recommend Dr. Bowers
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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Mar 11, 2025
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Excellent Provider and staff
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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L Frazier – Feb 27, 2025
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Shoulder surgery
I would definitely recommend Dr Bowers. He is very thorough and considerate. I appreciate the care he has given to me.
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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Feb 19, 2025
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Dr. Bowers is an outstanding physician. He is thorough and thoroughly professional, but also very cordial and approachable. He is a good listener and very articulate in his responses. I appreciate his excellent academic and professional credentials as well as his interpersonal skills.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 29, 2025
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Friendly and respectful, but professional. Ensures you have necessary test to determine best treatment.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Doris Addison – Jan 22, 2025
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He’s the Best
Dr Bowers replaced my knee years ago and it is still fine. Now I fell and broke my shoulder. He explains everything to me and is so kind. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!
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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Vickie – Dec 27, 2024
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Knee injection
Over the top! I will not let anybody else give me knee injections. His level of expertise and method of injection is so pain free you wonder if he even injected you at all. Definitely top notch and you will be glad you did see Dr. Bowers. He also did a total knee replacement on my left knee and was told by the PT staff that the reason I had such great success in my recovery was because Dr. Bowers was the one who did it.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Paul – Dec 25, 2024
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Psoriatic knee pain, knee replacement
Through exam, x-rays, and a plan for surgery which includes pre and post surgery therapy.
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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Dave Roxboro NC – Dec 19, 2024
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No complaints, great surgeon , explains everythin
Straight to the point. Explains condition well. Highly recommend him!!
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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Dec 14, 2024
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Good experience with Dr. Bowers
I had to select a new orthopedist due to a move, and Dr. Bowers has been a good choice. He ordered PT at a location close to me, and gave me a one and done knee shot, rather than the five I had in previous years. His assistant Melissa is friendly, helpful, and answers my questions on the portal very promptly.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 06, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

Meet James Bowers, MD, your board-certified orthopedic surgeon at EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region Joint Replacement team, located at 1111 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, NC. With a motto of Life is motion, motion is life, he's dedicated to restoring...read more

biography

Meet James Bowers, MD, your board-certified orthopedic surgeon at EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region Joint Replacement team, located at 1111 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, NC. With a motto of "Life is motion, motion is life," he's dedicated to restoring...read more

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public Health

    Medical School, 1999

  • University Of Wisconsin / Madison

    Undergraduate School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

EmergeOrtho

EmergeOrtho1111 Huffman Mill Rd Burlington, NC 27215
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Alamance Regional Medical Center

    1240 Huffman Mill Rd
    Burlington, NC 27215
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    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

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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