--- title: "Dr. James M. Friedman | Orthopedist in Stockton, CA" description: "Dr. James M. Friedman, M.D. practices Orthopedic Surgery in Stockton, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-james-m-friedman-2021119664" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. James M. Friedman, M.D. ![James M. Friedman, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/C8dXuIZcn_lZJlFu66tp7f8aKQUpZ_tT8Uvn0smo6KI/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 5/5 [(83 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # James M. Friedman, M.D. ## Orthopedic Surgery - Accepting new patients [2488 North California St.Stockton, CA 95204](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2488+North+California+St.+Stockton%2C+CA+95204+US) ## Schedule appointment [209-948-3333](tel:+12099483333) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-james-m-friedman-2021119664#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-james-m-friedman-2021119664#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-james-m-friedman-2021119664#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-james-m-friedman-2021119664#provider-services) ## About Dr. Friedman Languages English, Spanish (Limited), and Chinese (Limited) Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care Dr. Friedman is an outdoor and sports enthusiast who understands the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle free from injury and pain. He is passionate about injury prevention and works to maximize his patients’ ability to participate in the activities they enjoy. His clinic brings together expertise from multiple fields—including orthopedics, physical therapy, and peripheral nerve care—to ensure every patient has access to cutting‑edge diagnostic tools and individualized treatment plans. Dr. Friedman is committed to delivering the highest level of care and achieving the best possible outcomes for his patients. His clinical interests include knee conditions such as ACL and ligament injuries, cartilage repair, meniscus repair and transplant, and chronic pain; hip conditions including labral injuries, impingement, and greater trochanteric bursitis; and shoulder conditions such as rotator cuff tears, instability, impingement, and chronic pain. ### Professional highlights Dr. Friedman serves as the Head Team Physician for the University of the Pacific and as an Assistant Team Physician for St. Mary’s High School football. He is a member of the San Joaquin Medical Society (SJMS), the California Orthopaedic Association (COA), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), and the Western Orthopaedic Association (WOA). He also contributes academically as a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM) and the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM). ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Friedman values spending time with his family, including his three children. He enjoys running, rock climbing, snowboarding, hiking, traveling, and exploring history. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Duke University School of Medicine **Internship:** University of Pennsylvania **Residency:** University of Pennsylvania, Orthopedics **Fellowship:** University of California, San Francisco, Orthopedics ## Board certifications - Orthopedic Surgery ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Tracy Community Hospital ### Medical groups - Gould Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (2 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (23 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations 2488 North California St. Stockton, CA 95204 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2488+North+California+St.+Stockton%2C+CA+95204+US) [209-948-3333](tel:+12099483333) 209-227-8718 ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Orthopedics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/orthopedics) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Orthopedic+Surgery%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+2488+North+California+St.%2C+Stockton%2C+CA+95204%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.975913%2C%22lng%22%3A-121.290697%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - ![Alan T. 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