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Dr. James Rice, MD

Dr. James Rice, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Rice, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Pinehurst, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Brooke Army Medical Center in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital and Columbus Regional Healthcare System. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (28 reviews)

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Rice is affiliated with FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Pinehurst, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rice specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Rice's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rice

3.3
28 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
32%
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He is worth the wait!!
I saw Dr Rice for 17 years. I have not found a better Orthopedic surgeon in all 5 states I've resided. In fact the Orthopedic surgeons that I have seen all ask who did my surgeries because everything is still in place from my 2009 LL fusion. I have delt with degenerative disc disease since I was 26 I'm now 52. I don't care how long I'd have to wait to see him. He is worth every minute and every penny!!!
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 22, 2023
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I had a 11:15 appt paid $168.00 out of pocket. Got there at 11:00, saw the doctor at 12;25. Sat there waiting for 1.5 hrs. My back and neck were killing me. Waited 1,5 hours for 5min appt Then he prescribed me medicine I told him I couldn't take.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 08, 2021
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He has been my Dr since 2008, has performed two surgeries with very good results.
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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Ralph Allman – Jan 16, 2021
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He was my physician for over 10 years, he always made me much better both phuysicaly and mentally. I moved out of stste so i had to find another doctor however if anything else is needed for my back I will only let him do it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Beth Ellison – Oct 30, 2019
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Does not spend enough time with patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 11, 2019
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My dad has been a patient for this dr for awhile. Today he had an appointment for his back. He was in a car accident last week and has a compression fracture in his back. Dr rice didn't give him any medicine all he gave him was a prescription for a back brace which he couldn't even get because the place was closed. You would think they would have a back brace for him there. This man too me was rude and didn't care to see how much in pain my dad was in. Pretty much a waste of an appointment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Spring Lake, NC – Jun 01, 2017
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I was a out of state patient seen for the first time July 15, 2015 Dr Rice did a very excellent assessment skills. He was willing to see me when no one else in NC would take me on as a out of state client while waiting for his provider number feeling helpless he showed so much compassion by seeing me. Office staff very helpful and friendly. Thank you
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
5 others found this helpful
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Bellevue, WA – Dec 13, 2016
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I'm not looking for bedside manners yet a Dr I can trust that knows what he is doing. Dr Rice is an expert in his field I would not go anywhere else.
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
9 others found this helpful
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Dee1Dena in Fayetteville, NC – Sep 24, 2016
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Does not spend time with patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Tyler in Lexington, NC – Apr 22, 2016
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Dr. James Rice, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Pinehurst, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Brooke Army Medical Center in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as FirstHealth Moore Regional...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Brooke Army Medical Center

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

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital

    155 Memorial Dr
    Pinehurst, NC 28374
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Scotland Memorial Hospital

    500 Lauchwood Dr
    Laurinburg, NC 28352

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

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Columbus Regional Healthcare System

    500 Jefferson St
    Whiteville, NC 28472

    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

    View all patient feedback
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