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James S. Martin, MD
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James S. Martin, MD

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James S. Martin, MD

About Me

About Me

Dr. Martin earned a bachelor of science in pre-medicine at Penn State and a medical doctorate at Penn State’s College of Medicine. He completed an orthopedic residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals Clinics and an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. At the Institute, Dr. Martin worked with national experts to improve the understanding, prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries through research and education.

Dr. Martin’s dedication to orthopedics and sports medicine began when he was an elite student-athlete at Penn State. As an undergraduate student, he was the 1988 NCAA Wrestling Champion, a four-time wrestling All-American, and he was honored as the top male athlete in the country for two consecutive years while at Penn State. This experience shaped his view of the musculoskeletal system, its capabilities and ability to regenerate.

Male

English

Credentials

Credentials

Medical Education
Penn State College of Medicine - Hershey, PA

Internship/Residency
University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA

Fellowship
American Sports Medicine Institute - Birmingham, AL

Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Treatment and Care

Treatment and Care

Specific areas of interest and expertise

  • Total Hip Replacement
  • Total Knee Replacement
  • Knee Arthroscopy (ACL Repair, Meniscus Repair)
  • Surgical Fracture Repair
  • Carpal Tunnel Repair
  • Ganglion Cyst Excisions
  • De Quervain’s Release
  • Trigger Finger Release
Insurance

Insurance

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Advantra
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania CHC
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast
  • AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care
  • Capital Blue Cross (including Senior Blue, Keystone Health Plan Central, Health One and Blue CHIP)
  • Cigna (accepted system-wide, except by CEMA, the Emergency Department provider group)
  • Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (psychiatry)
  • Gateway Health Plan (Medical Assistance Product)
  • Geisinger Health Plan/Geisinger Gold/GHP Family
  • Government: CHAMPUS, Tricare/Black Lung Benefits Act
  • HealthAmerica/HealthAssurance/First Health
  • Highmark/ PA Blue Shield
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicare/Medicare Railroad
  • PA Health and Wellness
  • Preferred Health Services
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • United Behavioral Health (psychiatry)
  • United Healthcare/United Healthcare Student Resources
  • UPMC Health Plan/UPMC For Life/UPMC For You
Reviews

Reviews

4.9

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    February 29, 2024

    Dr. Martin was very informative. He discussed everything with me. He Is a very nice doctor

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    February 28, 2024

    Dr. Martin took his time with my appointment. He was very concise and thorough with his explanations regarding my post op progress. I would highly recommend him.

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    February 26, 2024

    Great all around experience. No complaints at all.

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    February 20, 2024

    Dr. Martin showedexhibited great concernempathy for my knee issues.

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    April 5, 2023

    Everyone is very caring respectful

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    March 30, 2023

    Dr. Martin is professional and answered my questions about ongoing follow-up appointments. Thank you, Dr. Martin.

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    March 29, 2023

    Evaluation of earlier knee pain. Got the answers I was looking for and had a productive visit with Dr. Martin.

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    March 29, 2023

    This office should be the poster child of efficiency.

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    April 3, 2023

    I liked the doctor's demeanor. He put me at ease, and I felt comfortable talking with him. He was straight forward, and my visit moved along efficiently, but he gave me time to ask questions and get clarification. The nurse also was friendly and helpful and provided me with all the information I would need for my upcoming procedure, welcoming phone calls with any questions that may arise later. I left feeling that I was in good hands.

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    March 28, 2023

    As usual I felt confident in Dr. Martin's explanations and advice.