Dr. Jimmy Tamai, MD

Dr. Jimmy Tamai, MD

Orthopedic Surgery  ·  
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Age 62
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Dr. Jimmy Tamai, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Fairbanks, AK and has been practicing for 26 years. He graduated from Tulane Univ Sch Of Med in 1985 and specializes in orthopedic surgery.
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Orthopaedic Surgical Associates, LLC

1275 Sadler Way Ste 101

Fairbanks, AK 99701

Contact Information

(907) 374-4463

Insurance Accepted

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna

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Top Care Areas

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
normal
more than 35% of peers
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
normal
more than 30% of peers
Knee Disorders
normal
more than 17% of peers

Dr. Tamai's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.

1  Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery

1  Board Certifications

  • Orthopedic Surgery
    Accredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*

27  Conditions Treated

  • Adhesive Capsulitis
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Bone Disorders
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cervical Spine Myelopathy
  • Foot Conditions
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Hand Conditions
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Joint Pain
  • Knee Dislocation
  • Knee Disorders
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
  • Osteoarthritis of Hands
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Runner's Knee
  • Shoulder Disorders
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Disorders
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
  • Systemic Chondromalacia

5  Procedures

  • Joint Drainage
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knee Surgery
  • Steroid Injection
  • Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Background Check

Malpractice Claims not available

Healthgrades does not collect malpractice information for Alaska.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

  • Tulane Univ Sch Of Med
    Medical School | Graduated 1985
  • Osf Saint Francis Medical Center
    Internship Hospital | Completed 1986
  • Brooke Army Medical Center
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1992

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

Dr. Tamai has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Tamai's Reviews

4.2
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6 total reviews
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Likelihood to Recommend (6)

  • 5
    (4)
  • 4
    (1)
  • 3
    (0)
  • 2
    (0)
  • 1
    (1)

Dr. Tamai's Performance

  • Trustworthiness

    EXCELLENT

  • Explains condition(s) well

    EXCELLENT

  • Answers questions

    EXCELLENT

  • Time well spent

    VERY GOOD

Office & Staff Performance

  • Scheduling

    EXCELLENT

  • Office environment

    EXCELLENT

  • Staff friendliness

    EXCELLENT

  • Average wait time

    10 to 15 minutes
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Dr. Tamai accepts 2 insurance carriers

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

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Dr. Tamai's affiliated hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
1650 Cowles St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
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