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James Jackson, DO

Location Information
  • Primary Location
    Memorial Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Nelson Road
    4345 Nelson Rd., Suite 101
    Lake Charles, LA 70605
  • Secondary Location
    Memorial Family Medicine - Moss Bluff
    217 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy, Suite 101
    Moss Bluff, LA 70611
  • Hours
    Mon: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tue: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wed: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Fri: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Sat: Closed
    Sun: Closed

    Please call 337.480.7942 for more information.

    Fri: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Meet James Jackson, DO

James Jackson, DO, is a Memorial Medical Group orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in sports medicine. During his orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at Houston Methodist, he obtained advanced surgical training in cartilage restoration including MACI and osteochondral allografts with and without osteotomies, meniscal repair, knee ligament reconstruction, shoulder stabilization procedures including labral repair and Latarjet, elbow surgery including Tommy John and UCL repair with internal brace, total shoulder arthroplasty with 3D planning, arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs with and without patch augmentation, and other advanced arthroscopic techniques of the knee, shoulder, and elbow.

While in Houston, Dr. Jackson was part of the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, and NASA Astronaut Corp medical team. He was also part of the first ever MLB combine where he assisted in the evaluation of future draft picks. He served as the head team physician for Manvel High School (Division 5A), and as assistant team physician for Rice University.

Prior to fellowship, Dr. Jackson obtained his Bachelor of Science and medical degree from the University of Florida and Nova SE University, respectively. After graduating from medical school, he completed his orthopedic residency training in Dayton, Ohio. During this time he was trained in the anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty. He also obtained a thorough trauma training in level 1 trauma facilities in Indianapolis, Indiana and Columbus, Ohio. Upon completion of residency, he was selected as the Orthopaedic Resident of the Year by the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and American Osteopathic Foundation.

Specialties:

  • Joint injections for pain management – shoulder, hip, knee, elbow
  • Shoulder pain and osteoarthritis
  • Rotator Cuff injuries
  • Shoulder impingement
  • Shoulder muscle tears
  • Shoulder fractures
  • Shoulder replacement
  • Hip pain
  • Hip muscle tear
  • Hip fracture
  • Knee ligament reconstruction
  • Meniscal repair
  • Knee pain
  • Knee fracture
  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Elbow pain and fracture
  • Wrist fracture
  • Adolescent fractures
  • Adolescents elbow surgery
  • Advanced arthroscopic techniques of the knee, shoulder, and elbow
  • Arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs with and without patch augmentation
  • Cartilage restoration including MACI
  • Elbow surgery including Tommy John and UCL repair with internal brace
  • Osteochondral allografts with and without osteotomies
  • Shoulder stabilization procedures including labral repair and Latarjet
  • Total shoulder arthroplasty with 3D planning

Professional Affiliations:

  • American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
  • American Osteopathic Foundation
Education
  • College
  • University of Florida
    Gainesville, FL
  • Medical School
  • Nova Southeastern University
    Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL
  • Internship
  • Grandview Medical Center
    Dayton, OH
  • Residency
  • Grandview Medical Center
    Dayton, OH
  • Fellowship
  • Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
    Houston, TX
Insurances Accepted:
  • Aetna Health Inc., 
  • Blue Cross / Blue Shield, 
  • Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company, 
  • Hmo Louisiana, Inc., 
  • Humana, 
  • IMA, 
  • Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company, 
  • Meritain Health, 
  • Office Of Group Benefits, 
  • Other, 
  • Self Insured, 
  • United Health Care, 
  • United Medical Resources, 
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I'm a new patient. Can I fill out the paperwork before my appointment?
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I would like to access my medical records. How do I do that?
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Do you need my insurance information at the time of my visit?
Medical records can be accessed through the Follow My Health or the My MMG patient portals. You can request a copy of your medical records by calling 337.494.3149 or faxing a request to 337.494.3148. To learn more about accessing your records or to complete a Request for Information, click here.