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James S. Davitt, M.D.

With an engineering background that is part of his approach to and his enjoyment of orthopedics, Dr. James Davitt treats a variety of orthopedic issues and sports injuries. “I love working with my hands,” he says. “And I’ve always tried to treat not only symptoms, but the root cause. I enjoy communicating the process and potential solutions with patients.”

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Profile

With an engineering background that is part of his approach to and his enjoyment of orthopedics, Dr. James Davitt treats a variety of orthopedic issues and sports injuries. “I love working with my hands, he says. “And I’ve always tried to treat not only symptoms, but the root cause. I enjoy communicating the process and potential solutions with patients.”

Dr. Davitt graduated from Duke University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering before attending the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed his residency at the University of Utah and went on to complete a one-year fellowship in foot and ankle reconstruction at the University of Washington’s Harborview Medical Center. He has expertise and a special interest in the evolving field of ankle replacement as well as ankle and knee reconstruction and sports injuries.

When he is not at work, he enjoys snowboarding and hiking with his family and coaching his two sons in a wide variety of sports.

Education

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Undergraduate Education

Duke University, Durham, NC
-BSE in Biomedical Engineering

Medical School

University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX

Internship

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
-General Surgery

Residency

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
-Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowships

University of Washington,Seattle WA
- Acting Instructor (Fellow)
Harborview Medical Center, Seattle WA
-Foot and Ankle Service

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My Care Team

My team and I are passionate about delivering exceptional specialized care to help Put Your Life in Motion! You will likely interact with all members of my care team including one of our Advanced Practice Provider, who works directly with me as well as my medical assistant(s).

Should you have any questions about your care or treatment plan, please do not hesitate to reach out to my medical assistant(s) during normal business hours and they will gladly assist you!

ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER

Andy Stanton, PA-C

MEDICAL ASSISTANT PHONE

(503) 214-5276

MAIN SCHEDULING PHONE

(503) 214-5255

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Honors & Awards

  • National Merit Scholarship
    Sun Oil Company Magnum cum laude
    Graduate Medical School Alumni Scholarship