Dr. James Gutheil, MD

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. James Gutheil, who serves patients in Overland Park, Kansas.

Dr. Gutheil is a board certified, fellowship trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon who works within The Pediatric Center at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. 

“I believe in providing a fun, safe, relaxed atmosphere for children and their families, where we can address injuries and other musculoskeletal issues collaboratively and effectively.”

Specializing in children’s musculoskeletal care, Dr. Gutheil has maintained an exclusively pediatric practice since 2006, performing a full range of surgical procedures from arthroscopy for sports injuries to complex fusions for scoliosis and other spinal disorders. His practice interests include clubfoot, hip dysplasia, Perthes disease, fracture care, and trauma. He also has extensive experience in hand surgery, limb deformity, and neuromuscular disorders such as cerebral palsy.

A 2000 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Dr. Gutheil went on to perform his residency in orthopedic surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock from 2000 to 2005. He then furthered his training with a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics at Orlando Regional Medical Center from 2005 to 2006. 

Licensed to practice medicine in Kansas, Missouri, and Texas, Dr. Gutheil is recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.

Among his professional affiliations, Dr. Gutheil is a Fellow of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons and a member of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America.

Furthermore, he contributes to medical education by serving as an Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor at Kansas City University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he imparts knowledge to aspiring medical students.

Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics is the branch of surgery that deals with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. An orthopedic surgeon, like Dr. Gutheil, offers care to patients suffering from problems associated with the joints, bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. They perform surgeries to address trauma, injuries, tumors, infections, and other conditions that require surgical intervention. 

A known educator and lecturer, Dr. Gutheil has been invited to address multiple physician and nursing forums, offering information and insights on advances and treatments in pediatric orthopedics. Additionally, he has served on numerous committees and in a variety of administrative positions, including Chair of Pediatric Surgery and Chief of Staff for a Texas-based children’s hospital.

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