James Gardner
MUSC Health Orthopaedics at West Ashley Medical Pavilion
Office
(843) 876-0111
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd 1st Floor Charleston, SC 29407
About
Dr. Gardner is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM). He is passionate about the use of ultrasound in sports medicine and is trained in a variety of ultrasound guided procedures, including joint and bursa injections, tendon procedures such as percutaneous needle fenestration and needle tenotomy, and biologics such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Dr. Gardner’s mantra is “aggressive diagnosis and conservative treatment” and is passionate about working with his patients to build a comprehensive treatment plan that supports their athletic and activity goals. He is accepting new patients and is located in West Ashley.
James Gardner
Dr. James Gardner is a non-surgical sports medicine physician and Assistant Professor in the department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Medical University of South Carolina. He specializes in non-surgical treatment of acute and chronic sports injuries, treating medical problems in athletes, and the use of ultrasound for musculoskeletal diagnosis and interventional procedures for joints and tendons. Originally from Salt Lake City, UT, Dr. Gardner completed his undergraduate studies in Human Movement Science at Utah State University and received his medical degree from the University of Utah. He then completed an internship in Internal Medicine and residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN where he served as chief resident. Dr. Gardner completed his sports medicine fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, GA where he was team physician for St. Pius High School, Emory University, and Overtime Elite Academy and provided medical coverage for a variety of professional teams including the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta Hawks (NBA), Atlanta SkyHawks (NBA G-league), Atlanta Vibe (Pro Volleyball Federation), and US Soccer Extended National Teams.Dr. Gardner is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM). He is passionate about the use of ultrasound in sports medicine and is trained in a variety of ultrasound guided procedures, including joint and bursa injections, tendon procedures such as percutaneous needle fenestration and needle tenotomy, and biologics such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Dr. Gardner’s mantra is “aggressive diagnosis and conservative treatment” and is passionate about working with his patients to build a comprehensive treatment plan that supports their athletic and activity goals. He is accepting new patients and is located in West Ashley.
Primary Specialty
Surgeon
Practice
MUSC Health Orthopaedics at West Ashley Medical Pavilion
Not Accepting New Patients
Insurances Accepted
Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Aetna (Managed Choice), Aetna (Open Choice), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace) , BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Blue Choice Blue Option (Marketplace), Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Cigna, Coventry, Employers Health Network (EHN), First Health, Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now), Medcost, Tricare, United HealthCare, AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Clover Health , Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Blue Choice Medicaid, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Molina Healthcare , WellCare, Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan , First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan, Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan, Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31, 2025), Humana Medicare (through March 31, 2025), Humana ChoiceCare PPO (Group Health Plan) (through March 31, 2025), Aetna (Exclusive Choice), First Choice Next, Veterans' Affairs Community Care Network (CCN), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Aetna Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Healthy Blue Medicaid by Blue Choice, Cigna Medicare
Degrees
Medical Doctor
Office Name
MUSC Health Orthopaedics at West Ashley Medical Pavilion
Languages
English, Spanish
Services
James Gardner provides surgery in Charleston, SC. The most common types of surgeons are: General, Cardiovascular, Otolaryngology, Neurological, Reconstructive, Neonatal and Orthopedic.
Please call MUSC Health Orthopaedics at West Ashley Medical Pavilion at (843) 876-0111 to schedule an appointment in Charleston, SC or to get more information.
Please call MUSC Health Orthopaedics at West Ashley Medical Pavilion at (843) 876-0111 to schedule an appointment in Charleston, SC or to get more information.
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