Dr. James Kercher
Orthopedic Surgery
ATLANTA, GA
17 years experience male
Locations
Office
Atlanta, GA
Phone
Practice website
Insurances accepted
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
Cigna
Golden Rule Insurance Company
Kaiser Permanente Insurance Company
Medicare
Affinity Health Plan
Assurant Inc
CIGNA Health Care
United HealthCare Insurance Company
Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic
ATLANTA, GA
About
Bio
Dr. Kercher is a fellowship trained sports medicine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive techniques in sports medicine. His clinical focus is on cartilage restoration, patellofemoral surgery and the arthroscopic treatment of complex knee and shoulder injuries.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
29 Answers
21 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 59-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Kercher answered
17 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Depends: Depends on where the cyst is removed from. Most likely can return to normal after the incisions heal but should be discussed with your surgeon.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Kercher answered
17 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Protect it: Protect the injured area with metatarsal pads or a padded orthotic to wear in your shoe. May also want to add in an over the counter anti inflammatory ... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Kercher answered
17 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Failure: Having poor bone quality can lead to failure of the device. This should be discussed with you spine surgeon.
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kercher is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Kercher is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Appreciated.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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This saved my life. Thank You!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, GA
Graduated 2004MD
Awards
AOA
Affiliations
Georgia State Football
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