James M. Gregory, M.D.

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James M. Gregory, MD

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Specialty:
Orthopedic Surgery
Clinical Interests:
Shoulder, SLAP Lesion Repair, Operative and Non-operative Treatment of the Overhead Athlete, Biceps Tendon Disorders (Biceps Tenodesis), Anterior and Posterior Instability Repair, Latarjet Procedure (Bone Transfer for Instability), AC Joint Injuries /, Reconstructions, Rotator Cuff Repair , Muscle Transfer (Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears), Pectoralis Major and Latissimus Dorsi Repair, Total and Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Trauma, Revision Shoulder Surgery, Sports Injuries, Elbow/Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Repair & Reconstruction (Tommy John Procedure), Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Repair & Reconstruction, Ulnar Nerve Transposition, Medial and Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow/Golfer’s Elbow), Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery, Elbow Stiffness, Total Elbow Replacement, Elbow Fractures
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Education/Training

Medical School
University of Pennsylvania , 2008

Residency
Rush University Medical Center, 2013

Fellowship
Washington University School of Medicine, 2014

Dr. James Gregory is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

Dr. Gregory specializes in Shoulder and Elbow surgery. He treats the full spectrum of shoulder and elbow conditions, including the unique demands of the overhead athlete, or the daily struggles caused by persistent shoulder or elbow pain. He maintains an active interest in clinical research, and has extensive experience with non-operative management, as well as complex arthroscopic and open surgical techniques.

Dr. Gregory is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, and the Houston Shoulder Society. He has also been chosen as a reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

60 Patient Review(s) / 420 Surveys

12/10/20
I'm in a lot of pain (left shoulder) and no pain medication was given/recommended.
12/06/20
good
12/04/20
explanations were very clear and I had adequate opportunity to ask questions.
12/04/20
Excellent surgeon
12/02/20
doctor is very knowledgeable and understood my problems and had all the answers.
11/30/20
*Dr. James Gregory is the absolute best.
11/20/20
Dr. Gregory did an excellent job in carrying out my [...] [...] replacement. He is very caring and has explained each step in my recovery process. He is an outstanding listener and pays close attention to every question I had and responded very clearly and concisely to each and every concern I had. He is obviously an outstanding surgeon. I am extremely pleased with the outcome of my [...] surgery; it exceeded my best expectations.
11/17/20
Dr. James Gregory is amazing! very personable and knowledgeable.
11/13/20
Great Experience
11/13/20
amazing MD and fantastic bedside manner
11/13/20
good
11/09/20
My surgeon was outstanding but can't say that on nurse to my [...].
11/01/20
l love Dr. Gregory, I think he is a fantastic doctor who has a very nice way about him. I feel like he is great at explaining the problem at hand and the course of action he will take to make my [...] better.
10/24/20
Dr. J. Gregory has always spent the appropriate amount of time with me and I've never felt rushed during my visit which often happens with doctors from time to time.
10/23/20
Dr. Gregory is so concerned about how you are feeling and how much you have improved since your last visit. He gives excellent feedback on ways help you get better. I really appreciate those kinds of responses.
10/21/20
very good experience.
10/21/20
Dr Gregory is outstanding with listening, advising and has utmost transparancy. Very clear explanations. I appreciate an inteligent, caring, experienced and honest physician. I wish my pcp had all these qualities.
10/16/20
Dr Gregory is one of best listeners and genuine concern that I have ever experienced. was a really great visit for me [...] [...] also incredibly responsive and caring. a great team !!
10/15/20
Provider needs to make sure his entire team is well informed in their positions and in the care of his patients. As a patient I assume everyone is educated in their occupations.
10/11/20
He was very affiable. he told me the pros and cons. explained the whole procedure, asked if I had any questions and seemed really concerned about how I was doing pain wise.
10/10/20
Dr Gregory is very efficient and accurate in his diagnosis. This was my 3rd visit with [...] issues. Each time resolved my problem. I left with a plan for fixing my [...] issue.
10/10/20
Dr. Gregory is fantastic. Takes his time, great "bedside manner" very personable and knowledgeable at same time.
10/01/20
all good
09/29/20
*Dr. Gregory is nice I saw him twice and was given referral to a pain doctor, I will take his advice and stop wasting [...] co pay speaking with him for 2-5 mins.
09/27/20
very professional and courteous. Definitely would recommend this provider.
09/20/20
dr Gregory is amazing his manner and attention to my concerns was great
09/18/20
very good place
09/16/20
Issues scheduling a surgery for over a month and finding out what my copays are. This has not been resolved.
09/11/20
in my opinion, Dr Gregory is a fantastic physician! Two thumbs up!!
09/10/20
comments to "During your visit #1-6" pertain to physician (M.D.). Dr Gregory took a personal interest in my [...] in which his surgery is hoping to preserve: a [...] [...] with multiple right [...] [...] surgeries.
09/04/20
Dr Gregory is a good listener. kind and caring. makes sure questions are answered.
09/04/20
Doc prescribed a medicine that is not compatible with medicine I am already taking. Could have been severe had I taken it without checking with my pharmacist. Disclosure of taking [...] was on the forms I filled out. I called last night and left a message and again this morning. No response yet. I am leaving [...] on [...] and need to know what else to do.
08/28/20
Dr. was awesome!
08/27/20
Dr. Gregory is a Caring, Concern Doctor.
08/23/20
I really like Dr. Gregory. He sits down and listens. He advises and asks for your opinion. I would give a lot of money to have a GP who is as good and helpful as Dr. Gregory. He did give me suggestions for someone to talk to about the difficulty I have been having with my [...]. I not only got the name of a physician but also telephone numbers and a map of the doctor's location.
08/18/20
very good visit with the doctor and the assistant. all of my questions were answered.
08/14/20
The doctor was awesome. After almost a year & countless other doctors, he figured out what was wrong.
08/12/20
I doubt physical therapy can fix "[...] in [...] being pinched at [...], causing [...] arm to BURN". I'll see physical therapist [...], but suspect he'll have the same opinion. It's a start, anyway.
08/07/20
Dr. Gregory was able to successfully diagnose and treat my problem right away. He is an excellent Physician.
08/07/20
I was told I would be called by the office to set up the treatment which was best for my pain. I have yet to receive that call. I checked the Everyday Well app to see if any notes may have been updated, but nothing is there.
07/28/20
Doctor was straight up with me.
07/27/20
He didn't show me the MRI picture, but told me the doctor that took notes on the MRI said that my [...] [...] was torn. DR. Gregory said that he thought everything was okay- as it should be. This situation made me concerned about the current state of my [...] [...] now.
07/24/20
very informative.
07/17/20
great experience that helped me understand what happened to me from a [...] attack.
07/15/20
It doesn't seem like I'm being given the full range of options. If I didn't ask questions and did my own research beforehand I'm not sure where I would be. When I am given options, the physician seems to be leaving the decision up to me. I am more interested in hearing what treatment or test is likely to provide the optimal results in my case.
07/01/20
very good experience.
06/30/20
Dr. Gregory and his staff were awesome!!
06/30/20
Dr. Gregory is the bomb!
06/26/20
Dr. Gregory listened to me and got me into get my [...] shot the next day. VERY pleased!
06/22/20
Very good experience. Professionalism from everyone I came into contact with. Dr James Gregory was very informative and positive.
06/18/20
Dr. Gregory was very caring from the time he stepped into the room. He made sure I understood the problem and what the next step was.
06/16/20
*Dr. Gregory is very personable, explains everything so you can understand, willing to help, caring! Very lucky to have found him.
06/12/20
super nice.
06/10/20
Dr. Gregory gets big thumbs up!! Showed great care and concern for my condition. Glad he is taking care of me.
06/05/20
I really liked the explanations of my condition, causes and a clear forward plan of action. Very professional and courteous.
06/02/20
Dr. James Gregory should come to the medical Center more than one day out of a week.
06/02/20
Professional and caring.
06/02/20
waited a while to see Doctor.
06/02/20
Professional
05/29/20
Dr. Gregory is a consummate professional.

Dr. Gregory is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, and the Houston Shoulder Society. He has also been chosen as a reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

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