Dr. James Dowd, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James Dowd is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In 2023, Dr. Dowd performed 163 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#9 in Virginia) and 130 hip replacements (#4 in Virginia), for a combined total of 293 procedures. This places Dr. Dowd among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Virginia.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
163 verified cases
#9 in Virginia
Hip Replacement
130 verified cases
#4 in Virginia

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Dowd

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (293 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Dowd, 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?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 757-502-8570
5716 Cleveland St
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
NPI: 1104855667
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Virginia Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Manish Patel - Franklin 491 procedures
Dr. Anthony Carter - Newport News 342 procedures
Dr. Michael Wind - Richmond 323 procedures
Dr. Blake Peterson - Arlington 291 procedures

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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.
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