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James Patrick Farrell

James Patrick Farrell, MD

Spine SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery

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Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About James Patrick Farrell

Dr. James P. Farrell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with expertise in orthopedic and spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University at Buffalo, where he also completed his residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Farrell further specialized by completing a fellowship in Spine Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Farrell focuses on treating a range of spine conditions, such as spinal deformities, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, and spinal fractures. He applies his training and experience to help patients understand their diagnosis and explore appropriate treatment options. His goal is to support patients in managing their spine health.

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Locations

  1. Prisma Health Orthopedics Spine – Cross Creek
  2. Prisma Health Blue Ridge Orthopedics – Anderson
  3. Prisma Health Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas–Patewood Building B
    • fax: 864-605-6520
  4. Prisma Health Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas–Patewood Building B

Expertise

Education

  • Medical School: University at Buffalo
  • Residency: University at Buffalo, Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Fellowship: University of Colorado School of Medicine, Spine Surgery

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Insurance

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  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Absolute Total Care Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Allwell Medicare - Absolute Total Care
  • BCBS
  • BCBS Blue Essentials
  • BCBS Exclusive Reedy
  • BCBS PPC
  • BlueChoice Health Plan
  • BlueChoice Medicaid - Healthy Blue
  • BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • CorVel Workers Compensation
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • First Health Network
  • Healthy Connections
  • Healthy Connections Medicaid SC
  • Humana - Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Choice Care
  • Humana Medicare
  • Liberty Advantage
  • Logistics Health
  • Magellan
  • MedCost
  • Medicare
  • Molina
  • Molina Medicaid
  • NHC Advantage
  • Optum Behavioral Health
  • Promise Health Plan
  • Select Health Medicaid
  • Select Health Medicare
  • Spectera
  • State Health Plan
  • TriCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN
  • Wellcare Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

4.5 out of 5

104 ratings, 12 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is derived from patient surveys based on the likelihood to recommend this provider’s office.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2026

    I cannot think of anything I would have needed toproved my trust and respect, everyone seem to go out of their way to help my daughter with the Wheelchair get inside the door. We were very surprised as I was a knew patient the care and respect I received. Very happy with the doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2026

    I am totally satisfied with this visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2026

    James said he would check my nerve study and get a hold of it, but I haven't heard anything yet

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2026

    Nothing at is time, Good job

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2026

    You should not have to weigh in front of others in a hallway. The staff could have been friendlier. They did not seem to like their jobs.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2026

    I wish the dr would of done what he was supposed to do the day of my appt and that was to call in a prescription for my pain. I was in horrible pain through the night and the next morning until I called then a nurse called and everything was taking care of in a fair amount of time. This was my first visit to Prisma and I was really upset.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2026

    Everyone was super nice , polite, and extremly helpful . I was very Pleased with this facility and would recomend. Thank you all for your kindness. Goes a long way

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/5/2026

    I don't think the doctor was really interested in my symptoms for my care because he took a long time opposed to after visit and I don't think that he was really interested. I think he was like more like he was telling me something different about my health. I was concerned about that but it was just that you know I don't think he was focusing on what I was there for. He didn't give me time to really talk and he told me that he didn't think I had a spinal cord injury so that's basically all I have to say.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/4/2026

    Improve Visit Summary by being very clear on next steps and who would be doing what, e.g. We'll try shots....who will arrange that, is a delay possible with insurance, who will make the appointment, etc.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2026

    The X-ray techs were amazing but the medical assistant didn't seem helpful. Being a new patient not knowing how they do things caused me anxiety, and she should have made me feel more comfortable instead of trying to get me in and out so quickly. Next time it will be better for me because I have a better understanding of the process. The doctor was great! He knew I was anxious but didn't make me feel bad about it, he listened and cared.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    Great job. Very happy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    I had difficulty making an appointment prior to this one at the pain clinic, and when I mentioned this, the nurse and physician both expressed concern and apologized on behalf of Prisma and the physician directed the nurse to specifically follow through on this. I really appreciated this (great recovery). I really admired Dr Farrell's approach to my medical situation and his care to answer all my questions and those of my husband. We are both recently retired nurses and his explanations took that into consideration. I would gladly recommend him and Prisma.