Dr. James Thurman Jakes MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1421 Narrow Lane Pkwy Montgomery AL, 36111About
Dr. James Jakes is a rheumatologist practicing in Montgomery, AL. Dr. Jakes specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Jakes treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1975
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Neuropathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Pain
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- Sohrab Fallahi Other1421 Narrow Lane Pkwy Montgomery AL 36111