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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. James Duke identified specializing in Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Orthopedic Surgery.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. James Duke accepts the following plans for Humana at 2300 SE 17th St:

• ChoiceCare Network PPO
• ChoicePOS

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Duke is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Ocala Regional Medical Center
1431 SW 1st Ave
Ocala, FL

License

Dr. James Duke has been confirmed to have a license in Florida.

Education

Dr. Duke attended medical school at University of Florida College of Medicine and graduated in 1985 having 27 years experience. Additional Orthopedic Surgery training was conducted at Shands Hospital At University of Florida. Additional Orthopedic Surgery training was conducted at University Florida Affiliated Hospitals.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. James Duke MD as:

• James B Duke
• J Duke

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