Mount Nittany Health Provider
James S. Martin, MD
Accepting New Patients- Accepting Telehealth Appointments
James S. Martin, MD
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
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 Conditions
Treatments
- 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
Conditions Treated
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
4.9
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- July 26, 2025
Dr. Martin shows expertise in his field and stays current on all the newest procedures. He allows time for questions and concerns and answers with his vast knowledge, but also answers questions you have with your lifestyle in mind. In other words, he allows for the answer to also mesh for the individual patient needs. I don't feel like I get "cookie cutter" answers- he has also listened to what I need. Many thanks for that!
- July 23, 2025
Dr. Martin was informed and knows his medicine. He explained things and I asked questions. I did not feel rushed. I feel confident his care.
- July 22, 2025
Dr. Martin's offices have always provided excellent care. They are very highly skilled and also very compassionate.
- July 22, 2025
It is good to have a doctor that sees me as a still active person and not just another old person that has no real need for healthy joints and body.