James Shorten, PA

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Virginia Tech	Bachelors Degree	Other	1989
Virginia Tech (Graduate)	Other Degree	Other	1991
Methodist University (Graduate)	Other Degree	Other	2010

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Review by Anonymous on March 26, 2026 -

UVA Health Foot and Ankle Clinic - 2280 Ivy Road Suite 2303

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Comment - “ The PA was easy to work with and... ”

The PA was easy to work with and took care of the problem immmediately. Which was a great outcome though it was painful.

Verified Patient

“The PA was easy to work with and...”

The PA was easy to work with and took care of the problem immmediately. Which was a great outcome though it was painful.

Anonymous 03/26/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 02, 2026 -

UVA Health Foot and Ankle Clinic - 2280 Ivy Road Suite 2303

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Comment - “ James Shorten gave me excellent ... ”

James Shorten gave me excellent service. I would recommend him to anyone.

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“James Shorten gave me excellent ...”

James Shorten gave me excellent service. I would recommend him to anyone.

Anonymous 03/02/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 10, 2025 -

UVA Health Foot and Ankle Clinic - 2280 Ivy Road Suite 2303

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Comment - “ There was no offer of option to ... ”

There was no offer of option to permanently take care of my issue.

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“There was no offer of option to ...”

There was no offer of option to permanently take care of my issue.

Anonymous 12/10/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 23, 2025 -

UVA Health Foot and Ankle Clinic - 2280 Ivy Road Suite 2303

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Comment - “ Very pleased... ”

Very pleased

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“Very pleased...”

Very pleased

Anonymous 11/23/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 30, 2025 -

UVA Health Foot and Ankle Clinic - 2280 Ivy Road Suite 2303

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Comment - “ PA showed concerned & compassion... ”

PA showed concerned & compassion about my ailment. I was very pleased.

Verified Patient

“PA showed concerned & compassion...”

PA showed concerned & compassion about my ailment. I was very pleased.

Anonymous 10/30/2025

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Review by Anonymous on March 05, 2026 -

UVA Health Foot and Ankle Clinic - 2280 Ivy Road Suite 2303

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Comment - “ Dr. Shorten listened well to my ... ”

Dr. Shorten listened well to my concerns and addressed them thoroughly.

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“Dr. Shorten listened well to my ...”

Dr. Shorten listened well to my concerns and addressed them thoroughly.

Anonymous 03/05/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 17, 2025 -

UVA Health Foot and Ankle Clinic - 2280 Ivy Road Suite 2303

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Comment - “ I was really impressed with his ... ”

I was really impressed with his attitude and positive approach

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“I was really impressed with his ...”

I was really impressed with his attitude and positive approach

Anonymous 12/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on December 06, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Jim was personable and discussed... ”

Jim was personable and discussed all possibilities with me and the importance of taking care of my issue before it gets worse. Thanks Jim!!

Verified Patient

“Jim was personable and discussed...”

Jim was personable and discussed all possibilities with me and the importance of taking care of my issue before it gets worse. Thanks Jim!!

Anonymous 12/06/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 13, 2025 -

UVA Health Foot and Ankle Clinic - 2280 Ivy Road Suite 2303

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Comment - “ He clearly did not want to be th... ”

He clearly did not want to be there

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“He clearly did not want to be th...”

He clearly did not want to be there

Anonymous 11/13/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 29, 2025 -

UVA Health Foot and Ankle Clinic - 2280 Ivy Road Suite 2303

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ Very easy to talk to.... ”

Very easy to talk to.

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“Very easy to talk to....”

Very easy to talk to.

Anonymous 10/29/2025

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UVA Health Foot and Ankle Clinic

UVA Health Outpatient Surgery Center

UVA Health University Medical Center

UVA Health Outpatient Surgery Ivy Road

UVA Health Outpatient Surgery Center

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Mark Miller, MD - Family Medicine Physician

Amy Roman, AGACNP - Nurse Practitioner

Tiffany Colavincenzo, AGACNP - Nurse Practitioner

James Gangemi, MD - Surgeon

Sara Davis, MS - Pediatrician

Cherec Morrison, MD - Pediatrician

Margaret Zayas, FNP - Internal Medicine Physician

Rebecca Hand, ACNP - Nurse Practitioner

Joseph Park, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Jessica Grant, DNP - Nurse Practitioner

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