Dr. James B. Madeley M.D.
Orthopedist
2680 Lawrenceville Hwy Suite 100 Decatur GA, 30033About
Dr. James Madeley is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Decatur, GA. Dr. Madeley specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Madeley tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1972
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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