
James Emory Chapman MD
Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery
Chief, Orthopedic Surgery, WG (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center
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934 Cox RdGastonia, NC 28054
Phone+1 704-824-3673
Fax+1 704-357-7532
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Summary
- Dr. James Chapman is an orthopedic surgeon in Salisbury, NC and is affiliated with W. G. (Bill) Heffner Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine and has been in practice 38 years. He specializes in orthopedic sports medicine and is experienced in sports medicine.
Education & Training
California Pacific Medical CenterFellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgery, 1993 - 1994
US Military Academy, West Point, NYsports medicine, 1984 - 1985
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1983 - 1984
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1980 - 1981
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1979 - 1980
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1979
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1993 - Present
NC State Medical License 1998 - 2025
FL State Medical License 1981 - 2023
SC State Medical License 2008 - 2009
GA State Medical License 1993 - 1999
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 6 citationsThe Health and economic effects of light rail lines: design, methods, and protocol for a natural experimentLawrence D. Frank, Jennifer L. Kuntz, James E. Chapman, Eric H. Fox, John F. Dickerson
BMC Public Health. 2019-02-15 - 195 citationsAging in neighborhoods differing in walkability and income: Associations with physical activity and obesity in older adultsAbby C. King, James F. Sallis, Lawrence D. Frank, Brian E. Saelens, Kelli L. Cain
Social Science & Medicine. 2011-11-01 - 118 citationsIncome disparities in perceived neighborhood built and social environment attributesJames F. Sallis, Donald J. Slymen, Terry L. Conway, Lawrence D. Frank, Brian E. Saelens
Health & Place. 2011-11-01
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