Dr. James S. Davitt, MD

Orthopedic surgeon, Portland, OR

Orthopedic + Fracture Specialists

Dr. Davitt is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Portland, Oregon, with a special interest in ankle replacement.

11782 SW Barnes Rd, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97225

At a glance

Board certification

Orthopedic surgeon

Insurance

Most major insurances accepted

Telehealth

Video visits

Languages

English

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About Dr. Davitt

Dr. Davitt is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Portland, Oregon. He has a special interest in ankle replacement, ankle reconstruction, knee reconstruction and sports injuries. He also enjoys treating fractures and knee injuries, along with foot and ankle patients.

Dr. Davitt graduated from Duke University with a degree in biomedical engineering. He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed his residency at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

He then completed a one-year fellowship in foot and ankle reconstruction at the University of Washington's Harborview Medical Center. His engineering background is part of his approach to orthopedics. He believes in treating the root cause and not only the symptoms, in the least invasive way possible.

He says he loves working with his hands.

Membership and fees

Orthopedic + Fracture Specialists accepts most major insurances.

Services

Foot and ankle care Ankle replacement Ankle reconstruction Knee reconstruction Sports injuries Sports medicine knee care Fractures Knee injuries

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Education and credentials

Degree

College

Duke University (biomedical engineering)

Medical school

University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Residency

University of Utah

Fellowship

Foot and ankle reconstruction, Harborview Medical Center

Board certification

Orthopedic surgery

License

Oregon

Board actions

Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Oregon Medical Board

NPI

1255374740

Hospital and practice affiliations

Orthopedic + Fracture Specialists, Portland, Oregon

Location

11782 SW Barnes Rd, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97225

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Recognition and research

Publications

"Prospective Multicenter Study of Salto Talaris Ankle Arthroplasty With Minimum 4-Year Follow-Up" in Foot & Ankle International (2023).

"Comparing 4-Year Changes in Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Ankle Arthroplasty and Arthrodesis" in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume (2021).

"Effectiveness and Safety of Ankle Arthrodesis Versus Arthroplasty: A Prospective Multicenter Study" in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume (2019).

"Step Activity After Surgical Treatment of Ankle Arthritis" in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume (2019).

"Frequency and Impact of Adverse Events in Patients Undergoing Surgery for End-Stage Ankle Arthritis" in Foot & Ankle International (2018).

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Davitt take insurance?

Orthopedic + Fracture Specialists accepts most major insurances.

Is Dr. Davitt board certified?

Dr. Davitt is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon.

Where did Dr. Davitt train?

He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed his residency at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. He then completed a one-year fellowship at the University of Washington's Harborview Medical Center.