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Dr. James Tovey, MD

Dr. James Tovey, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Tovey, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Hillsborough, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1986. He is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Locations

RWJ Physician Enterprise James Tovey MD

Dr James E Tovey RWJPE Orthopedics751 US Highway 206 Ste 101 Hillsborough, NJ 08844
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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Tovey specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Tovey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tovey

4.2

39 ratings, 28 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Mar 26, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
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Mar 13, 2025
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Mar 08, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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  • Explained conditions well
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Feb 19, 2025
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  • Explained conditions well
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Feb 19, 2025
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Feb 09, 2025
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Feb 04, 2025
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Jan 12, 2025
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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
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Will B. in Hillsborough, NJ – Feb 29, 2024
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  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Cathy – Mar 27, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Bill Bataille – Feb 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
3 people found this helpful
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Bill Doane – Oct 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Jul 31, 2021
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What went well
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What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Kris Padmanabhan – Feb 18, 2021
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What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Sep 12, 2020
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What went well
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6 people found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

I am dedicated to providing personalized quality care to my patients in partnership with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset which has been nationally recognized for patient safety clinical outcomes and nursing excellence Accepted...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Umdnj - Robert Wood Johnnson University

    Residency Hospital, 1991
  • Umdnj-university Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1987
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

    110 Rehill Ave
    Somerville, NJ 08876
    Recipient of 32
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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