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James Dunlap, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Dayton, OH

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Orthopaedic Surgery • Dayton, OH

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

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  • Office

    3700 Southern Blvd
    Kettering Brain & Spine
    Dayton, OH 45429
    Phone+1 937-643-9299
    Fax+1 937-643-2343

Summary

  • Board-certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with expertise in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery. Collegial physician with excellent leadership attributes – served as the Chief of the Orthopaedic Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery division at Wright-Patterson Medical Center (WPMC - U.S. Air Force) in Dayton, Ohio. Exceptional reputation in positive patient clinical outcomes. Highly productive with a busy surgical practice working with a talented group of neurosurgeons at Kettering Brain & Spine.

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital
    UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside HospitalFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2011 - 2012
  • University of Kansas (Wichita)
    University of Kansas (Wichita)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2003 - 2008
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 2003
  • United States Air Force Academy
    United States Air Force AcademyBS, Biochemistry , Distinguished Graduate, 1995 - 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2008 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2011 - 2012
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

  • The Spine 
    Chapter: Management of Cerebral Spinal Fluid Leaks 
    Dunlap JT, Kang JD2017
  • The Spine 
    Chapter: Surgical Indications and Management of Thoracolumbar Fractures 
    Dunlap JT, Lee JY, Eskander MS2017
  • Cervical Spine Surgery Challenges 
    Chapter: Soft Disc Herniation: Anterior vs Posterior Approaches 
    Page 47 - 52Dunlap JT, Lim MR, Whitaker MCEditors: Albert TJ, Lee JY, and Lim MR.Thieme Medical Publishers, New York2008

Press Mentions

  • Briefcase: Hires, Promotions and More
    Briefcase: Hires, Promotions and MoreJuly 26th, 2021

Professional Memberships

Dr. James Dunlap, Dr. James Dunlap, MD, Dr. J Dunlap, Dr. James Tan Dunlap