James G. Kanellakos, MD, FAAOS, an Orthopedic Surgeon with Summit Health

Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. James G. Kanellakos, who serves patients in New Jersey.

Dr. Kanellakos specializes in general orthopedic surgery, with expertise in hip replacement, knee replacements, arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, fracture stabilization surgery, and other orthopedic trauma surgeries. In affiliation with Summit Health, he practices at the following locations: 95 Madison Avenue Orthopedics and Sports Medicine & 50 Cherry Hill Road Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.

Having been practicing in the United States and Canada for more than 15 years, his experience includes computer-assisted surgery, minimally invasive joint replacement, partial knee replacements and complex revision surgeries. He performs minimally invasive posterior and anterior hip replacement surgery.

“I am devoted to the well-being and interests of my patients. In addition to using the latest surgical techniques when caring for them, I explain advantages and disadvantages of procedures so that patients can make informed decisions about their care. Helping my patients return to an active, pain-free lifestyle with joint replacement surgery is gratifying” expressed the doctor.

Regarding his educational background, Dr. Kanellakos graduated with his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. He then went on to serve his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Center, Dalhousie University, and his fellowship in total hip and knee arthroplasty, orthopedic trauma surgery at the Saint Michael’s Hospital in Toronto.

Since 2007, he has been a partner with the Orthopedic Group in Morristown, New Jersey. He practiced previously with Orthopedic Associates, PC, in Binghamton, New York. He has been an attending physician in general orthopedic surgery for Markham Stouffville Health Centre in Markham, Ontario, and is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center.

The doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

A sought-after speaker, Dr. Kanellakos has delivered invited presentations in his field for professionals and patients. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the New Jersey Orthopedic Society, and the Canadian Orthopedic Association. He is also a recipient of the Canadian Orthopedic Surgical Alliance Award.

A sports enthusiast, Dr. Kanellakos enjoys hockey, football, and soccer when he is not working with his patients. He is fluent in both English and Greek.

Learn More about Dr. James G. Kanellakos:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/3471017-James-Kanellakos-Orthopedist or through Summit Health, https://www.summithealth.com/doctors/james-kanellakos-md

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