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Orthopedics

Millinocket Regional Hospital’s Orthopaedics unit — Northern Penobscot Orthopaedics — offers an impressive range of services including joint replacement, sports medicine, and trauma services to patients throughout the Katahdin Region.

James Joseph, MD, MS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a strong educational background and vast experience.  He sees and treats adults with musculoskeletal disorders of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle.

Dr. Joseph believes in tailoring treatment to the individual patient, working together to try available nonsurgical options first before making the joint decision to proceed to surgery if needed. He utilizes minimally invasive techniques whenever possible and multimodal analgesia protocols for improved post-operative pain management and faster recovery.

Services:

Dr. Joseph specializes in arthritis and joint replacement surgery, including primary and revision hip and knee replacement. He also offers arthroscopic knee surgery for meniscus tears, operative and nonoperative fracture care, and a variety of other orthopedic procedures. A sampling of the procedures he offers is listed below.

 

Arthroscopy

  • Knee (meniscus tears)

Tendon Repairs

  • Achilles
  • Patella
  • Distal biceps

Fractures

  • Operative fracture care
  • Non-operative fracture care

Schedule an Appointment:

If you would like to learn more about our Orthopaedic services, or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact the Northern Penobscot Orthopaedics office at (207) 723-2034. Our friendly staff will be happy to assist you!

Hours of Operation:

Our daily hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  In the case of an emergency, please seek services at our 24 hour Emergency Department .

Location:

Northern Penobscot Orthopaedics
165 Poplar Street, Ste. #1
(Enter MRH campus via the main entrance, first building on the right)
Millinocket, ME 04462
(207) 723-2034

Contact Information:

Greg Marter, Physician Practice Manager
Phone: (207) 723-3378
Email: gmarter@mrhme.org