James D. Crowther, M.D., P.A.
James D. Crowther was born and raised in Oil City, Pennsylvania. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor in Science for his undergraduate studies and graduated with a Doctor of Medicine for his graduate studies, both at Pennsylvania State University. His post-graduate internship was in general surgery at the University of North Carolina Hospitals. His residency, also at the University of North Carolina Hospitals was in the department of orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Crowther received many honors and awards during his undergraduate and graduate years at Pennsylvania State University. These include scholar’s program, Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honorary Society, Seven Year Combined Program (undergraduate/graduate), Golden Key National Collegiate Honorary Society, Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honorary Society, Alpha Omega Alpha, and was a student representative to ACS annual meeting. Dr. Crowther has multiple post-graduate presentations and publications, most involving joint replacement surgery.
Dr. Crowther has an active North Carolina Medical License and DEA License. He is Board Certified for orthopedic surgery by the America Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a Diplomat to the ABOS.
He is currently affiliated with Rex Hospital HealthPlex, Duke Health Raleigh Hospital, and WakeMed North HealthPlex. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons, the North Carolina Medical Society and is a Fellow of the AAOS.
Dr. Crowther spent four years on Active Duty upon completion of his residency at Chapel Hill. He served for the United States Navy and was stationed at the Groton Submarine Base in Connecticut. There he was a Lt. Commander who provided orthopedic services for both the Navy personnel and the United States Coast Guard Academy, where he was also the team physician for the athletic department. Dr. Crowther did spend time in the Middle East during Operation Enduring Freedom, supporting the Active Duty servicemen in Bahrain .
Dr. Crowther is married to Ginger, who was born and raised in Mississippi. They have on daughter, Abbygayle. He enjoys a variety of outdoor activities. He has competed in numerous triathlons and marathons, including Boston.
His interests are general orthopedic services, including fracture care, adult reconstruction and joint replacement, arthroscopy, and sports medicine. His primary interests lie in management of shoulder and knee related injuries.