James S. Davitt, MD

ROLE:

Foot + Ankle, Ankle Replacement, Sports Medicine Knee

SPECIALTIES:

Foot + Ankle, Fracture + Trauma, Joint Replacement / Revision, Knee, Sports Medicine

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James S. Davitt, MD

Specialties: Foot + Ankle, Fracture + Trauma, Joint Replacement / Revision, Knee, Sports Medicine

James S. Davitt, MD

ROLE:

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

SPECIALTIES:

Foot + Ankle, Ankle Replacement, Sports Medicine Knee, Fracture + Trauma

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Meet James S. Davitt, MD

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

Duke University, Durham, NC
Undergraduate Education, BSE in Biomedical Engineering
University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX
Medical School
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Internship, General Surgery
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Residency, Orthopedic Surgery
University of Washington,Seattle WA
Fellowships, Acting Instructor (Fellow)
Harborview Medical Center, Seattle WA
Fellowships , Foot and Ankle Service

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Conditions Treated & Surgical Procedures

Foot

Flatfoot Deformity
- Osteotomy
- Talonavicular Joint Fusion
- Calcaneocuboid Joint Fusion
Foot Arthritis
- Foot Fusion (Arthrodesis)
- Talonavicular Joint Fusion
- Calcaneocuboid Joint Fusion
Midfoot Arthritis
- Midfoot Fusion (Arthrodesis)
Foot Deformity
- Corrective Osteotomy
Hallux Valgus (Bunion)
- Bunionectomy
Painful Hardware After Foot Surgery
- Hardware Removal

Ankle

Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Achilles Tendon Repair
Ankle Arthritis
- Total Ankle Replacement (Total Ankle Arthroplasty)
- Ankle Fusion (Arthrodesis)
Syndesmotic Injury (High Ankle Sprain)
- Syndesmosis Repair
Peroneal Tendon Tear
- Peroneal Tendon Repair
Painful Hardware After Ankle Surgery
- Hardware Removal

Knee

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
- Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction
Meniscus Tear
- Meniscus Repair
- Partial Meniscectomy
- Meniscus Root Repair
Patellar Tendon Tear
- Patellar Tendon Repair
Quadriceps Tendon Tear
- Quadriceps Tendon Repair

Fractures

Tibial Shaft Fracture
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Fixation
Tibial Plateau Fracture
- Tibial Plateau ORIF
Foot Fracture
- Foot Fracture Fixation
Patella Fracture
- ORIF Patella Fracture
Ankle Fracture
- ORIF Ankle Fracture
- Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Fixation

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
Maddy Souza, PA-C

CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

Amber Brown, M.S., ATC, OTC

MEDICAL ASSISTANT PHONE

(503) 214-5276

MAIN SCHEDULING PHONE

(503) 214-5255

James Davitt, MD, has been recognized as a Portland Monthly Top Doctor for 2027 in Orthopaedic Surgery, with a focus on Foot and Ankle care.

This well-deserved honor reflects his exceptional expertise, dedication to providing outstanding patient care, and commitment to excellence in foot and ankle orthopedics. His skill and compassion continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of his patients and the Portland orthopedic community.

Congratulations to Dr. Davitt on this remarkable achievement and well-earned recognition from Portland Monthly!

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