

Dr. James Macdonell, MD
Dr. James Macdonell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Marion, NC. He is affiliated with Mission Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Asheville Orthopaedic Associates and Mission - Marion
1633 Sugar Hill Rd Marion, NC 28752Make an Appointment
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- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital

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About Me
care philosophy
I believe in doing my best to return patients to their active fulfilling lifestyles with either surgical or non-surgical management of their musculo-skeletal painbiography
I was inspired to pursue a career in medicine after working as a student athletic trainer alongside team doctors for the University of Notre Dame. My interest began in sports medicine and musculoskeletal injuries and eventually led to my interest...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Locations
Asheville Orthopaedic Associates and Mission - Marion
Asheville Orthopedic Associates & Mission - Biltmore Park
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 69
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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