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James Stephen Aitken, DO
  • Orthopaedics Joint Replacement
James Stephen Aitken, DO

James Stephen Aitken, DO

  • Orthopaedics Joint Replacement
4.9 (55 Ratings)


Adult Provider



Accepting New Patients

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    Conditions and Treatments

    • Fracture Management
    • Joint Replacement
    • Knee Arthroplasty

    Ratings and Reviews

    4.9

    55 Ratings 24 Comments

    Listened to me 4.9
    Cared about me 4.9
    Addressed my questions and concerns 4.9

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    Patient Comments

    • May 6, 2023 Very nice staff
    • May 5, 2023 He’s a very nice Doctor. I would highly recommend him.
    • March 29, 2023 Dr. Aitkin was very kind and informative. Made me feel like he really cared!
    • March 26, 2023 Dr. Aitken has a very pleasant bed side manner and is very easy to talk to.
    • March 26, 2023 His honesty!!! My care was his concern!!
    • March 25, 2023 Dr Aitken is very friendly and professional. He reviewed my chart before he came i so we didn’t have to go over old material. He listened, offered solutions and was able to do a procedure immediately. It was a very successful appointment!
    • March 22, 2023 Dr.Atken and the staff were very helpful and concerned about me.
    • March 15, 2023 Dr Aitkin was very compassionate and attentive. Plus he was punctual and that is so rare these days! I especially like his "bedside" manner so to speak.
    • March 11, 2023 Dr. Aitken is wonderful, he is compassionate and caring , he takes time to answer all my questions and make sure I understand the answer..
    • March 8, 2023 Dr. James Aitken was very polite and listened to my concerns. He explained everything to me in depth. Would highly recommend him to other people.
    • February 25, 2023 Dr. Aitken is a very nice dr.
    • February 23, 2023 Very nice and helpful. Answered my questions.
    • February 22, 2023 Dr. Aitken made me feel comfortable and cared about. He is very professional but down-to-earth and approachable. I like that he is an osteopathic physician.
    • February 8, 2023 There was a White lady that was not friendly, and I must say everyone was scared of her. They were afraid to speak and they kept watching her and she would tell them what to say. She lied to me then she walked out of the front desk.
    • February 8, 2023 DrAitken was great. He listened, diagnosed, and treated. I slept thru the night for the first time in a month. Thanks!!!
    • February 7, 2023 Great visit from beginning to end. No concern’s.
    • February 5, 2023 Excellent Doctor will recommend him to anyone who need a knee or a hip. Joint camp was very well run, from CJ to the aide on mids! Very great experience.
    • February 5, 2023 Dr. Aitken is very professional, friendly and cares about his patients. I had a hip replacement (anterior approach). He did an excellent job.
    • February 4, 2023 I was very pleased with Dr. Atiken. He listened to my concerns and gave me options. I was able to get pain relief for my knee.
    • February 3, 2023 He’s great!
    • February 1, 2023 He was great, very detailed.
    • January 31, 2023 Very attentive and answered all my questions. Very gentle and experienced with injection. It was a wonderful experience.
    • January 26, 2023 He was very caring and listened to my concerns
    • January 19, 2023 Nice and helpful! Will use him again

    Locations

    Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine - Salisbury

    Formally known as Salisbury Orthopaedic Associates

    Address

    605 Grove St.

    Salisbury, NC 28144

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    Hours of Operation

    Mon - Thurs: 8 am - 5 pm
    Fri - Sat: 8 am -12 pm

    Appointments

    704-633-6442
    Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine - Salisbury

    Orthopaedics - Lexington

    Address

    510 Emergency Drive

    Lexington, NC 27292

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    Hours of Operation

    Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm

    Contact Us

    336-249-2978
    336-249-6748 (FAX)
    Orthopaedics - Lexington

    Surgical Services - Lexington

    Address

    Outpatient Center

    300 Emergency Drive

    Lexington, NC 27292

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    Contact Us

    336-248-5161
    Surgical Services - Lexington

    Credentials

    Education

    • DO, Kansas City University of Medicine, 2016

    Internship

    • Orthopaedic Surgery, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2017

    Residency

    • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2021

    Fellowship

    • Adult Reconstruction, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, 2022

    Positions

    • Physician
    • Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

    Insurance

    Insurance Accepted

    This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.

    Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.

    If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.


    Key

    WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
    NCBH
    - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
    LMC
    - Lexington Medical Center
    CHC
    - Cornerstone Healthcare
    Wilkes
    - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
    HPR
    - High Point Regional
    N/A
    - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
    NC
    -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC


    Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022

    AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

    AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

    AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

    ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)

    AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations

    AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

    APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

    BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

    BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations

    BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations

    BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations

    CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    CIGNA: Accepted at all locations

    CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)

    CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)

    CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations

    CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

    DIRECT NET:
    Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)

    FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations

    FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations

    HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

    HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations

    HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

    LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations

    MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)

    OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)

    UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations

    UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations

    UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    VA CCN: Accepted at all locations

    WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations

    WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations 


    Key 

    WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
    NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
    LMC - Lexington Medical Center
    CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
    Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
    HPR- High Point Regional
    N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
    NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC

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