Dr. James Kercher
Orthopedic Surgery
ATLANTA, GA
18 years experience male
Locations
Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic
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
Office
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
23 Answers
15 Agrees
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A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Kercheranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Failure: Having poor bone quality can lead to failure of the device. This should be discussed with you spine surgeon.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Kercheranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Depends: Many types of conditions are treated arthroscopically. Please ask your surgeon on your limitations and rehab protocol. They may have restrictions on r... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Kercheranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Yes: But put it back on when you are done. Be careful not to displace the fracture which can happen if you are out of your sling actively moving your arm.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Kercheranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Depends: If you are talking about a localized cartilage problem such as in a knee or shoulder...Or a inherited condition or developmental condition which affec... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Normal : First time shoulder dislocations usually do well. You are a little out of the demographic to have another although it can happen. If it comes out agai... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Arthroscopic Surgery: Actually the term is arthroscopic surgery. This refers to work that is done using a small camera or "scope" which is placed inside the joint.
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Kercheranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Tendon: Snapping hip syndrome is a common phenomenon where the iliopsoas tendon snaps over a normal prominence on the upper end of your femur or leg bone.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Side effect: Skin discoloration is a common side effect of cortisone injections.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Maybe: Some people can do ok with activities which dont involve cutting or pivoting. If your knee is giving out after a course of rehab the acl should be add... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Kercheranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
See a doctor: These are not typical complaints associated with vitamin deficiency. Would recommend you see a doctor. Orthopedic surgeons specialize in knee problem... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Kercheranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
See a MD: Could likely have torn or loose cartilage in the knee which is causing these symptoms.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Kercheranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Get an X-ray : Sometimes it's hard to differentiate. Getting x-rays will clear up any confusion.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Kercheranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Have it evaluated : At your age haveing shoulder pain should be evaluated by a doctor. Your symptoms could represent a variety of problems. Better to be safe and make sur... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Depends: It depends on what activities you are trying to get back to. Should be walking without crutches 2-4 wks after surgery. Typically 6-8 months for full r... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
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 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Kercheranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Surgery?: See a good knee doc and make sure you dont need surgery. Partial acl tears are not common, and a lateral meniscal tear may be unstable. For the basi... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Depends : Which ligament was sprained? This article may help. http://www.livestrong.com/article/556274-how-to-tell-if-you-strained-your-knee.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Kercheranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Instability: Repeated instability episodes can cause further cartilage or meniscal injury in the knee.
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A 59-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Kercheranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
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 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Kercheranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Have it checked: Activity related intermittent sharp pain in someone your age could represent a labral tear or subtle instability. Should probably have it checked out... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Kercheranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Give it a rest: Best to immobilize your fracture with a sling, splint or orthotic. Not giving it a chance to heal could lead to a nonunion which could result in a su... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Kercheranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Swelling: A bakers cyst is an accumulation of fluid in the back of the knee. Typically described as a sensation of fullness behind the knee.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Kercheranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Physical Therapy: Depends on what your physician advised you to do. Many patients benefit from modalities which can be administered at physical therapy such as iontoph... Read More
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Kercher is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kercher is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Appreciated.
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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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