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Dr. James Ringler, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Dr. James Ringler, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)
Map Pin Small Muskegon, MI
Dr. James Ringler, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Muskegon, MI.
Dr. James Ringler, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

Dr. James Ringler, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Muskegon, MI
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. James Ringler, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Muskegon, MI.

About Dr. James Ringler, MD

Dr. Ringler graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at Spectrum Health. Dr. James Ringler, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Muskegon, MI and has 31 years experience. Dr. Ringler has experience treating conditions like Ankle Fracture, Femur Fracture, Fibular Fracture, Hip Fracture, Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Joint Pain, Pelvic Fracture and Humerus Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ringler received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Ringler's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ringler is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ankle Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Hip Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Joint Pain
Pelvic Fracture
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Humerus Fracture
Pyogenic Arthritis
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Broken Arm
Tibial Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Sacrum Disorders
Genu Valgum
Femoral Neck Fracture
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Patellar Fracture
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Genu Varum
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Clavicle Fracture
Spondylitis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Miner's Knee
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Osteoarthritis
Hip Replacement
Wound Repair
Synovial Biopsy
Limb Pain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Osteopenia
Steroid Injection
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Difficulty With Walking
Excision of Femur or Knee
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Arthrocentesis
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Bursitis
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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Wrist Fracture
Gout
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Ankle Sprains and Strains
Rib Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Bursitis of Hip
Gait Abnormality
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Baker’s Cyst
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sciatica
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Hip Osteophyte
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Meniscus Tear
Low Back Pain
Knee Replacement
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Foot Fracture
Spinal Fusion
Chronic Neck Pain
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Sprain
Patellar Disorders
Rotator Cuff Tear
Knee Tendinitis
Tenosynovitis
Sacral Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Osteomyelitis
Coccyx Fracture
Compartment Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Fusion
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Foot Ligament Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Leg Amputation
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Patellar Tendon Repair
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Spine Fracture Treatment
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Replacement

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Priority PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Cigna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Where Dr. James Ringler, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Orthopaedic Associates of Muskegon
    1400 Mercy Dr Ste 100, Muskegon, MI 49444
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (231) 733-1326
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    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    11190 Health Park Blvd Ste 2102, Naples, FL 34110
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 624-1700
  3. 3 Office
    18444 N 25th Ave Ste 310, Phoenix, AZ 85023
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (866) 974-2673

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Patient Reviews
Jun 23, 2026
Dr. Jim Ringler is one of the Best bone surgeons. He is highly recommended by many patients and by me. He has replaced my right hip, and fixed my broken elbow with little down time and fast recoveries. 3 surgeries from 2017 - 2025. Jill Norton
— Jun 23, 2026
Dec 07, 2022
Dr. Ringler repaired my femur and replaced my left knee. He was kind, patient, thorough and explained everything every step of the way.
Angela Cariano — Dec 07, 2022
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FAQs About Dr. Ringler's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Ringler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ringler's profile.

Dr. Ringler frequently treats the following conditions: Ankle Fracture, Femur Fracture, Fibular Fracture, Hip Fracture, Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Joint Pain, Pelvic Fracture and Humerus Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Ringler, MD is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital and Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Ringler, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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.
Residency Hospital
  • Spectrum Health
    2000
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Public Health Seattle and King Counties
    2001
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. James Ringler, MD Practices

  • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital

    1500 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI

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