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James Whatley, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Opelika, AL

James Rodman Whatley MD


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  • 2604 Oakbowery RdOpelika, AL 36801

  • Phone+1 334-737-6520

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Summary

  • Dr. James Whatley is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Opelika, AL. He completed his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1974, followed by an internship in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Alabama Medical Center from 1974 to 1975. He then completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Tulane University from 1975 to 1978. He received Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in 2012. I retired from The Orthopedic Clinic of East Alabama in 2016. I worked as an orthopedic consultant to the Central Alabama VA system until September 2024. I am now fully retired in Opelika, Alabama.

Education & Training

  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1975 - 1978
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1974 - 1975
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1977 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1975 - 1979
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1977 - 1977
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

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