Dr. James Nitka, MD
Dr. James Nitka, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Greensboro, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Alamance Regional Medical Center and Wake Forest Baptist Health-High Point Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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300 W Northwood St Greensboro, NC 27401Make an Appointment
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- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Nitka to family and friends is 5 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
The practice of medicine and orthopedic surgery requires skills in listening to your patient. Examination and delivering information to your patient in a manner that is understandable and clear. Most of the conditions I treat are not mysterious....read moreOrthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Tex Inst For Spinal Disorders
Fellowship Hospital, 1990Duke University Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1984University Of Arizona College Of Medicine – Tucson
Medical School, 1983
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView 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
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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