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Dr. James Michaels, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 62
Dr. James Michaels, MD
Dr. James Michaels, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Tyler, TX.
Dr. James Michaels, MD

Dr. James Michaels, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 62
Tyler, TX
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. James Michaels, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Tyler, TX.
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About Dr. James Michaels, MD

Dr. Michaels graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at New Eng Medical Center Tufts University. Dr. James Michaels, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Tyler, TX and has 34 years experience. Dr. Michaels currently practices at Azalea Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital, UT Health Tyler, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler, UT Health Athens, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, UT Health Jacksonville, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Jacksonville, Woodland Heights Medical Center, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall, Palestine Regional Medical Center, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Hospital-Lufkin, TX, UT Health Pittsburg, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Lake Pointe, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Winnsboro, Crockett Medical Center and Nacogdoches Medical Center. Dr. Michaels has experience treating conditions like Radiculopathy, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Cervical Radiculopathy, Osteoarthritis of Spine, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disc, Degenerative Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Post-Laminectomy Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Chronic Pain, Lumbar Compression Fracture, Sciatica, Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Spondylitis, Sacrum Disorders, Coccygeal Pain, Lumbosacral Stenosis, Arthritis, Chronic Neck Pain, Scoliosis and Osteoarthritis of Hip among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Michaels's office accepts new patients. Dr. Michaels is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Radiculopathy
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Spondylolisthesis
Chronic Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Sciatica
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Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Spinal Nerve Block
Spondylitis
Sacrum Disorders
Coccygeal Pain
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Arthritis
Chronic Neck Pain
Scoliosis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Tendinitis
Bursitis
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Spine Deformities
Low Back Pain
Spinal Osteophyte
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Facet Blocks
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Back Pain
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Shoulder Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Upper Back Pain
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Gait Abnormality
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Ganglion Cyst
Heel Spur
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lipedema
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Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Sacral Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarlov Cyst
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Joint Drainage
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthFirst
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • National Elevator
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • HealthSmart
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Cigna
  • Assurant Health
  • HAP Insurance
  • Tricare
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Where Dr. James Michaels, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Azalea Orthopedics - Golden Road Tyler
    3414 Golden Rd, Tyler, TX 75701
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Meet Dr. James Michaels, MD

Specialties*
Interventional Spine Medicine
Pain Management
Interventional Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Michaels's Practice

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Dr. Michaels frequently treats the following conditions: Radiculopathy, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Cervical Radiculopathy, Osteoarthritis of Spine, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disc, Degenerative Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Post-Laminectomy Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Chronic Pain, Lumbar Compression Fracture, Sciatica, Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Spondylitis, Sacrum Disorders, Coccygeal Pain, Lumbosacral Stenosis, Arthritis, Chronic Neck Pain, Scoliosis and Osteoarthritis of Hip. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Michaels, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital, UT Health Tyler, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler, UT Health Athens, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, UT Health Jacksonville, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Jacksonville, Woodland Heights Medical Center, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall, Palestine Regional Medical Center, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Hospital-Lufkin, TX, UT Health Pittsburg, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Lake Pointe, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Winnsboro, Crockett Medical Center and Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Michaels, MD holds board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Brackenridge Hospital
    1993
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • New Eng Medical Center Tufts University
    1996
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. James Michaels, MD Practices

  • Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital

    1814 Roseland Blvd, Tyler, TX

  • UT Health Tyler

    1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler

    800 E Dawson St, Tyler, TX

  • UT Health Athens

    2000 S Palestine St, Athens, TX

  • CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System

    2600 Saint Michael Dr, Texarkana, TX

  • UT Health Jacksonville

    501 S Ragsdale St, Jacksonville, TX

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Jacksonville

    2026 S Jackson St, Jacksonville, TX

  • Woodland Heights Medical Center

    505 S John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX

  • CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall

    811 S Washington Ave, Marshall, TX

  • Palestine Regional Medical Center

    2900 S Loop 256, Palestine, TX

  • St. Luke's Health-Memorial Hospital-Lufkin, TX

    1201 W Frank Ave, Lufkin, TX

  • UT Health Pittsburg

    2701 US Highway 271 N, Pittsburg, TX

  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Lake Pointe

    6800 Scenic Dr, Rowlett, TX

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Winnsboro

    719 W Coke Rd, Winnsboro, TX

  • Crockett Medical Center

    1100 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX

  • Nacogdoches Medical Center

    4920 NE Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches, TX

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