Dr. James Frank Bethea MD
Orthopedist
1301 Taylor St Suite 3-0 Columbia SC, 29201About
Dr. James Bethea is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Bethea specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Bethea 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1977
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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