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Dr. James Williams, MD

Dr. James Williams, MD

Sports Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Williams, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Cleveland, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Rochester in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cleveland Clinic and Marymount Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

99 Northline Cir Ste 100 Cleveland, OH 44119
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Williams specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Williams' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Williams

4.2
15 ratings, 3 with a written review
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Doctor Williams was by far the best doctor I’ve ever had hands-down weather it was a specialist, primary, or otherwise. I am very happy and pleased that I chose him and that he was the one that operated on me and took care of me with such a major surgery such as complete reconstructive shoulder surgery that was originally diagnosed an attempted to be fixed as arthroscopic surgery by a medical team in Denver that was due to a emergency surgery from a horrible dirt bike accident where I also had pins Put in my wrist from shattering the growth plate and fracturing it in half as well as not having anything done or looked at for head and neck injury as I had the helmet shattered off my head I went to several doctors when I get home to Cleveland and recovered from my surgeries yet still had major issues with my shoulderIs rotator cup labrum and ligaments that were torn not being able to move or have very much range of motion or strength in it whatsoever. and had them all not know what they were doing or even be able to know where to start as soon as I walked in to Dr. Williams office he didn’t even need to look at the x-rays immediately you could tell just by the look of my arms that there is something terribly wrong as soon as he put the x-rays up he pointed out six different things that were wrongI can’t express enough how grateful I am. I pulled through and made a full recovery it was about a 8 to 12 month recovery with surgery as well as Sports rehabilitation. I re-injured the same shoulder for years later and dislocated it but this time came straight Back to Dr. Williams where I was able to have the second surgery done by him on the same shoulder but this time was correctly orthopedically fixed with only 4 months Of healing time plus physical therapy I have sense not had a problem though from all of my injuries that I have had done to it I am not supposed to lift over 40 pounds over shoulders or above head but with extensive therapy I could do so but try to limit it so that I don’t re-injure it if I do so I was told that a third surgery would be possible but Would pretty much paralyze me so it to this day I take it easy I am very grateful for everything the doctor Williams Has done for me.
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
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Zachary Vest – Apr 01, 2023
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Dr. James Williams MD, is a really great doctor. He takes his time and explains everything that is going on with you in a language that you the patient understands. He is such a real person that actually communicates with you, you will forget he's a physician. If you haven't made an appointment with him yet what are you waiting for. You won't be disappointed!!!!
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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darlene in cleveland, oh – Apr 14, 2017
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Second time needing ortho surgery on same knee. Wonderful at taking time to explain current procedure, previous procedure and injury. Couldn't ask for more!
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
5 others found this helpful
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Feb 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Williams, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Cleveland, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Rochester in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cleveland Clinic...read more
  • Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Rochester

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office99 Northline Cir Ste 100 Cleveland, OH 44119
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    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.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Marymount Hospital

    12300 McCracken Rd
    Garfield Heights, OH 44125
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

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

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Euclid Hospital

    18901 Lake Shore Blvd
    Euclid, OH 44119
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    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

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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