- Orthopedic Surgeons
- IN
- Evansville, IN
- Dr. James Goris, MD
Dr. James Goris, MD
Orthopedic Surgery•Male•Age 57
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. James Goris, MD is a Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Evansville, IN and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Goris has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine medical school in 1990. He is affiliated with Deaconess Hospital, winner of the Joint Replacement Excellence Award. His office accepts new patients.

Orthopaedic Associates
515 Read St Evansville, IN 47710 ()Make an Appointment
(812) 424-9291Accepting new patients
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Affiliated with Deaconess Hospital Evansville, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.
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Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
- Misdemeanor conviction (12/3/2018)View detailsAction Taken: License RestrictedSummary: Please reference the following DocumentDocumentation: Download here (PDF)State: Kentucky
- Misdemeanor conviction (1/23/2020)View detailsAction Taken: License Reinstatement without RestrictionsSummary: JANUARY 23, 2020 - LICENSE REINSTATEMENT: The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure issued an Order Terminating Agreed Order.State: Kentucky
- Multiple Categories (1/25/2018)View detailsAction Taken: FineSummary: Goris, James E MD: License # 01045459A: NATURE OF COMPLAINT: The physician engaged in Fraud or Material Deception while obtaining license and has a Criminal Conviction. ACTION TAKEN: The Indiana Board of Medical Licensure issued a REPRIMAND on the physician's license and imposed a FINE.State: Indiana
Frequently Treated by Dr. Goris
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Goris treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Goris treats other conditions, please contact the office at (812) 424-9291.
Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery
Shoulder and upper arm conditions include arthritis, bursitis, rotator cuff injuries, and dislocations, with treatment options such as surgery or physical therapy.Compare with other Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery specialists.
Dr. Goris is experienced in the area of Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Knee & Lower Limb Surgery
Knee and lower limb surgeons perform procedures such as total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and tendor repair, to treat conditions including arthritis, ligament tears, or bone fractures.Compare with other Knee & Lower Limb Surgery specialists.
Dr. Goris is experienced in the area of Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Goris' conditions and procedures:
- Achilles Tendinitis
- ACL Surgery
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Ataxia
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Injection
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Clavicle Fracture
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- De Quervain's Disease
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Elbow Replacement Revision
- Elbow Sprain
- Elbow Tenotomy
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Excision of Femur or Knee
- Excision of Humerus
- Excision of Tibia or Fibula
- Femur Fracture
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Foot Fracture
- Foot Sprain
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Gout
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
- Hand Fracture
- Heel Spur
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Resurfacing
- Hip Sprain
- Humerus Fracture
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Pain
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Sprain
- Kyphoplasty, Percutaneous
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
- Meniscus Surgery
- Musculoskeletal Function Test
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Neuroplasty
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Osteopenia
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Partial Shoulder Replacement
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pelvic Fracture
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
- Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rib Fracture
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
- Runner's Knee
- Sacrum Disorders
- Scapular Fracture
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Steroid Injection
- Stress Fracture of Foot
- Synovial Biopsy
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty With Robotic Assistance
- Trigger Finger
- Trigger Finger Release
- Unicompartmental Hip Surgery
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
- Wrist Fracture
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Dr. Goris accepts
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Dr. Goris accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- Balanced Blue Access-IN PPO
- Blue Access-IN
- Blue Preferred --IN HMO
- Blue Preferred --IN POS
- Blue Preferred Plus-IN POS
- Blue Preferred-IN HMO
- Blue Traditional-IN
- Bronze Blue Access Plus w/HSA-IN PPO
- Bronze Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
- Bronze Blue Access-IN PPO
- Bronze Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
- Catastrophic Pathway-IN
- Franciscan Alliance Tiered-IN
- Gold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
- Gold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
- Gold Blue Access-IN PPO
- Gold Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
- HealthSync (Select Network)-IN
- HealthSync Options-IN POS
- Healthy Indiana Plan PPO
- Lumenos Plans-IN
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Pathway-IN HMO-POS
- Platinum Blue Access-IN PPO
- Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
- Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
- Silver Blue Access-IN PPO
- Silver Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
- The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-IN
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Preferred Plus POS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HAP Insurance
- Health Alliance PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Sagamore Health Network
- Sagamore Plus
Dr. Goris' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Goris
3.7
Based on 38 ratings
5 Stars | 52.63157894736842% | (20) |
4 Stars | 13.157894736842104% | (5) |
3 Stars | 2.6315789473684212% | (1) |
2 Stars | 10.526315789473685% | (4) |
1 Star | 21.05263157894737% | (8) |
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About Me
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Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. James Goris, MD accepting new patients?
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What are Dr. James Goris, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Goris frequently treats Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. See all practice areas where Dr. Goris specializes.
Where is Dr. James Goris, MD's office located?
Dr. Goris' office is located at 515 Read St, Evansville, IN 47710. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.79% Patients that would definitely recommend, 9% higher than the national average
23 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2022)
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