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About
Dr. James Wilkes is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Dr. Wilkes specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Wilkes tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1982
Med College Of Wisconsin 1982
Medical College of Wisconsin 1982
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Torn Meniscus
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
Residency
- So Il Univ Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery
- Southern Ill School Med
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program
Dr. James Wilkes M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 140 24th St S
140 24th St S -Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494Get Direction
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