
James Turner MD
[Pronunciation: Jimmy ]
Pain Medicine, Regional Anesthesiology
Dr. James Turner is an associate professor of anesthesiology and the founder and CEO at Money Meets Medicine (formerly The Physician Philosopher). He is the host of the Money Meets Medicine podcast and author of The Physician Philosopher's Guide to Personal Finance. https://moneymeetsmedicine.com
Wake Forest Baptist Medical CtrMedical Center BoulevardWinston-Salem, NC 27157
Phone+1 336-716-2011
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Summary
- Dr. Jimmy Turner is an anesthesiologist who works in Statesville, NC, with subspecialties in Regional Anesthesiology. He is the founder of Money Meets Medicine, host of the Money Meets Medicine podcast, and author of The Physician Philosopher’s Guide to Personal Finance.
Dr Turner completed medical school, residency, and fellowship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He stayed on faculty at Wake for almost 10 years before taking a private practice job in Statesville with Providence Anesthesiology Associates in 2026.
Education & Training
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterFellowship, Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine, 2016 - 2017
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterChief Residency, Anesthesiology, 2015 - 2016
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 2012 - 2016
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterClass of 2012
Erskine CollegeB.S., Double major: Chemistry and Philosophy, 2004 - 2008
Certifications & Licensure
NC State Medical License 2012 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2017 - 2019
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Medical Alumni Scholar
- Golden Apple Award 2018 2018
- E.B. Kennedy Scholarship
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsEvaluating residual anti-Xa levels following discontinuation of treatment-dose enoxaparin in patients presenting for elective surgery: a prospective observational trial.Daryl S Henshaw, Christopher J Edwards, Sean W Dobson, Doug Jaffe, James D Turner
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 2024-02-05 - 8 citationsA randomized comparison of loss of resistance versus loss of resistance plus electrical stimulation: effect on success of thoracic epidural placement.Sean Wayne Dobson, Robert Stephen Weller, Christopher Edwards, James David Turner, Jonathan Douglas Jaffe
BMC Anesthesiology. 2022-02-09 - 4 citationsMean plasma bupivacaine concentrations following pectoral nerve blocks (PECS II).James D Turner, Kevin T Cortese, Seiha T Kim, Zachary L McKee, Doug Jaffe
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 2021-10-05
Journal Articles
- Placement of Stimulating Epidural Nerve Catheter for a Patient With a Large Scapular Sarcoma: A Case Report Anesthesia and Analgesia Case ReportsTurner, J., Dobson, S. Weller, R. Lack, C. Henshaw, D., A and A Practice, 1/1/2018
- Intravenous dexamethasone fails to prolong psoas compartment block when assessed by objective pinprick sensory testing: a prospective, randomized dose-dependent, place...Turner, J. Dobson, S., Weller, R., Russell, G.B. Henshaw, D., Br J Anaesth, 1/1/2018
- Epidural Blood Patch Using Manometry for Sinking Skin Flap SyndromeTurner JD, Farmer JL, Dobson SW, Anesth Analg Case Rep, 1/1/2016
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Adductor Canal Block with Adjuvants is Equivalent to Continuous Adductor Canal CatheterTurner, J., Mckee, Z., Jaffe, J., Weller, R., Henshaw, D., Dobson, S., Edwards, C., Reynolds, J., American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA), New York City, NY, 1/1/2018
- Perineural Dexamethasone Prolongs Adductor Canal Block When Assessed ObjectivelyTurner, J., McKee, Z., Dobson, S., Henshaw, D., Weller, R., Jaffe, J., Edwards, C., Reynolds, J., American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA), New York City, NY, 1/1/2018
- Enoxaparin bridging for neuraxial procedures: Is the 24 hour wait really enough?Turner JD, Henshaw DS, Weller RS, American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA) meeting, San Francisco, California, 1/1/2017
Lectures
- Dexamethasone in regional anesthesia: What do we know and where are we going?Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina - 1/1/2016
- Video laryngoscopy, rather than direct laryngoscopy, should be the first choice for intubation in ALL patients: The Inaugural DebateWake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina - 1/1/2015
- Right lateral decubitus anesthesia stat: Morbidity and mortalityWake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina - 1/1/2014
Authored Content
- How to Talk Money with Your PartnerOctober 2023
- When Your Physician Income Turns Out to Be DisappointingOctober 2023
- What’s Your Plan for Student Loans with the Payment Pause Ending?September 2023
Press Mentions
Transitioning From Academic Medicine to Private Practice #Doctor #Personalfinance #PhysicianDecember 24th, 2025
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