James Rizkalla, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Indiana University School of Medicine (Degrees)	Other Degree	Other	Not Specified
Indiana University School of Medicine - Indianapolis	Doctorate	Other	2017

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Baylor University Medical Center	Orthopaedics	2022
Fellowship - AO Spine-Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Spine Ortho Clinic, Melbourne, Australia	Other	Not Specified
Fellowship - University of Utah	Spine Surgery	2023
Internship - Baylor University Medical Center	Orthopedics	2018

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Review by Anonymous on November 13, 2025 -

Baylor Scott & White Spine & Scoliosis Center - Baylor University Medical Center - 3900 Junius St Ste 705

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Comment - “ Found problem fast and prescribe... ”

Found problem fast and prescribed treatment

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“Found problem fast and prescribe...”

Found problem fast and prescribed treatment

Anonymous 11/13/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 28, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very caring and takes time to li... ”

Very caring and takes time to listen to your problems. Very knowledgeable and a good surgeon.

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“Very caring and takes time to li...”

Very caring and takes time to listen to your problems. Very knowledgeable and a good surgeon.

Anonymous 10/28/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 13, 2025 -

Baylor Scott & White Spine & Scoliosis Center - Baylor University Medical Center - 3900 Junius St Ste 705

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Comment - “ Very professional and knowledgea... ”

Very professional and knowledgeable. Answered all my questions patiently and clearly

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“Very professional and knowledgea...”

Very professional and knowledgeable. Answered all my questions patiently and clearly

Anonymous 10/13/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 27, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very forthcoming with needed inf... ”

Very forthcoming with needed information.

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“Very forthcoming with needed inf...”

Very forthcoming with needed information.

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Review by Anonymous on September 16, 2025 -

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Comment - “ One of the greatest doctors I've... ”

One of the greatest doctors I've ever had to pleasure dealing with good bedside manner and cares about his patience

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“One of the greatest doctors I've...”

One of the greatest doctors I've ever had to pleasure dealing with good bedside manner and cares about his patience

Anonymous 09/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 08, 2025 -

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Comment - “ He was wonderful. Gave us all th... ”

He was wonderful. Gave us all the information we needed to make an informed decision about my care.

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“He was wonderful. Gave us all th...”

He was wonderful. Gave us all the information we needed to make an informed decision about my care.

Anonymous 11/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 21, 2025 -

Baylor Scott & White Spine & Scoliosis Center - Baylor University Medical Center - 3900 Junius St Ste 705

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Comment - “ Straight forward and easy to tal... ”

Straight forward and easy to talk to.

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“Straight forward and easy to tal...”

Straight forward and easy to talk to.

Anonymous 10/21/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 28, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Seems he knows my situation very... ”

Seems he knows my situation very well and discussed my options.

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“Seems he knows my situation very...”

Seems he knows my situation very well and discussed my options.

Anonymous 09/28/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 17, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very caring, pleasant... ”

Very caring, pleasant

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“Very caring, pleasant...”

Very caring, pleasant

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Review by Anonymous on September 12, 2025 -

Baylor Scott & White Spine & Scoliosis Center - Baylor University Medical Center - 3900 Junius St Ste 705

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Comment - “ Very convenient to use to go ove... ”

Very convenient to use to go over test results.

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“Very convenient to use to go ove...”

Very convenient to use to go over test results.

Anonymous 09/12/2025

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Baylor Scott & White Spine & Scoliosis Center - Baylor University Medical Center

Baylor Scott & White Spine & Scoliosis Center - Waxahachie

Baylor Scott & White Spine & Scoliosis Center - Plano

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Ioannis Avramis, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Kassidy Rico, PA - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physician Assistant

Eric Sims, PA - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physician Assistant

LaCinda Bugarin, FNP - Family Medicine Physician, Nurse Practitioner

Abby Fontenot, PA - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physician Assistant

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