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 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.

Anonymous 09/27/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 16, 2025 -

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

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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 September 09, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ Quick response in office. He is... ”

Quick response in office. He is friendly and projects the appearance of really loving his job and is very confident.

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“Quick response in office. He is...”

Quick response in office. He is friendly and projects the appearance of really loving his job and is very confident.

Anonymous 09/09/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 16, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Was very professional and did no... ”

Was very professional and did not have to wait to be seen.

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“Was very professional and did no...”

Was very professional and did not have to wait to be seen.

Anonymous 08/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 28, 2025 -

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

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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 -

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

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Comment - “ Very caring, pleasant... ”

Very caring, pleasant

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“Very caring, pleasant...”

Very caring, pleasant

Anonymous 09/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 12, 2025 -

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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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Review by Anonymous on August 22, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Professional as always... ”

Professional as always

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“Professional as always...”

Professional as always

Anonymous 08/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 08, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ He let me know his concerns and ... ”

He let me know his concerns and the next steps

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“He let me know his concerns and ...”

He let me know his concerns and the next steps

Anonymous 07/08/2025

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Nuvaira Ather, MD - Student

Nicole Moore, NP - Nurse Practitioner

Madeline Jones, MD - Student

Hasti Barzkar, DO - Student

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Meaghan Colletti, MD - Student

Jeffrey Scott, MD - Student

Allessia Wilson, MD - Student

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