Dr. James MacDonald, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James MacDonald is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Annapolis, Maryland. In 2023, Dr. MacDonald performed 181 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#3 in Maryland) and 77 hip replacements (#11 in Maryland), for a combined total of 258 procedures. This places Dr. MacDonald among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Maryland.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
181 verified cases
#3 in Maryland
Hip Replacement
77 verified cases
#11 in Maryland

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. MacDonald

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (258 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. MacDonald, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

Preparing for Surgery?

Browse recommended recovery products for knee replacement

View Recovery Products

Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 410-268-8862
2000 Medical Pkwy
Annapolis, MD 21401
NPI: 1184628794
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Maryland Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Christopher Cannova - Bethesda 361 procedures
Dr. Paul King - Annapolis 310 procedures
Dr. Joseph Ciotola - Baltimore 304 procedures
Dr. Brian Mulliken - Towson 235 procedures

Browse Maryland by Procedure

Hip Replacement Surgeons Knee Replacement Surgeons Shoulder Replacement Surgeons
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
← View All Maryland Surgeons