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Dr. James Slater, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 64
Dr. James Slater, MD
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Dr. James Slater, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tulsa, OK.
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Dr. James Slater, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 64
Tulsa, OK
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Slater, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tulsa, OK.

About

Dr. Slater graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1986 and completed a residency at Campbell Fndn University Of Tn. Dr. James Slater, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tulsa, OK and has 40 years experience. Dr. Slater currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital, Stillwater Medical Center, Ascension St. John Broken Arrow, Saint Francis Hospital South and Ascension St. John Medical Center. Dr. Slater has experience treating conditions like Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Chondromalacia, Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip, Knee Sprain, Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Tibial Fracture, Patellar Disorders, Knee Dislocation, Genu Valgum, Osteoarthritis, Knee Ligament Tears, Hip Sprain, Patellar Chondromalacia, Piriformis Syndrome, Miner's Knee, Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Patellar Dislocation, Genu Varum and Chondrocalcinosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Slater received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Slater's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Slater is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Chondromalacia
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Chondromalacia
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Chondromalacia
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Knee Sprain
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Tibial Fracture
Patellar Disorders
Excision of Femur or Knee
Knee Dislocation
Genu Valgum
Osteoarthritis
Knee Ligament Tears
Hip Sprain
Patellar Chondromalacia
Piriformis Syndrome
Miner's Knee
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Patellar Dislocation
Genu Varum
Chondrocalcinosis
Arthrocentesis
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Meniscus Tear
Sciatica
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Bursitis
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Hip Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Steroid Injection
Tenosynovitis
Knee Replacement
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Sacral Fracture
Meniscectomy
Bursitis of Hip
Femur Fracture
Hip Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Difficulty With Walking
Pelvic Fracture
Knee Arthroscopy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Gait Abnormality
Spinal Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Spine Deformities
Knee Osteophyte
Scoliosis
Baker’s Cyst
Osteopenia
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Knee Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Synovial Biopsy
Limb Pain
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Fibular Fracture
Hip Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Gout
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Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Infection
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Heel Spur
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
TMJ
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Wrist Fracture
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement
Vertebroplasty

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Jan 28, 2026
It was stellar. 6 yrs ago he replaced my right knee. Perfect surgery with great follow up care. Would never go to anyone else. A++++. No
Judy Reedy — Jan 28, 2026
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Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Slater, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Slater's profile.

Dr. Slater frequently treats the following conditions: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Chondromalacia, Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip, Knee Sprain, Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Tibial Fracture, Patellar Disorders, Knee Dislocation, Genu Valgum, Osteoarthritis, Knee Ligament Tears, Hip Sprain, Patellar Chondromalacia, Piriformis Syndrome, Miner's Knee, Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Patellar Dislocation, Genu Varum and Chondrocalcinosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Slater, MD is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital, Stillwater Medical Center, Ascension St. John Broken Arrow, Saint Francis Hospital South and Ascension St. John Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Slater, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
    1986
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Campbell Fndn University Of Tn
    1991
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Tufts U-New Eng Medical Center
    1992
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Francis Hospital

    6161 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK

  • Stillwater Medical Center

    1323 W 6th Ave, Stillwater, OK

  • Ascension St. John Broken Arrow

    1000 W Boise Cir, Broken Arrow, OK

  • Saint Francis Hospital South

    10501 E 91st St, Tulsa, OK

  • Ascension St. John Medical Center

    1923 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK

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