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James R. Piorkowski, MD is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with additional board certifications in Plastic Surgery and General Surgery. He has a diverse clinical skill set that allows him to treat patients with a variety of injuries and conditions. His clinical interests include complex reconstruction of the hand, upper extremities and lower extremities; peripheral nerve surgery and nerve reconstruction and fractures of the hand, wrist and elbow.

PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

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Provides follow-up as needed
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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Piorkowski's Rating
5.0
Patient Perspective
5.0 Explains conditions and treatments
5.0 Takes time to answer my questions
5.0 Provides follow-up as needed
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1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Ste 209, Gulf Breeze, FL, 32561
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North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists
1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Ste 209
Gulf Breeze, FL, 32561
23 REVIEWS
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"Honestly top notch!! Office staff, nurses, doctors. I miss that in health care. For sure a wonderful example that should be followed. Thank you!!! Thank you Dr. P"
  • August 6, 2024
"My 77 year old mother fell and broke her finger. Dr. James Piorkowski set it for her with a few pins and a soft cast. The procedure was quick and almost pain free. The staff from beginning to end was fantastic! The facility was clean and organized. The instructions for pre-op and post op were clear and explained to us both well. Mother returns for occupational therapy in 2 days. Doctor Piorkowski even gave us his personal cell for any future issues or concerns!"
  • July 29, 2024
"Great job explaining the injury and treatment."
  • July 9, 2024
"Very helpful, was able to help figure out what was wrong an the treatment to fix the problem. Answered all questions. Staff was very helpful. "
  • June 20, 2024
"Top-notch doctor and staff. Very professional, very detailed explanation of everything up-and-coming, including discharge and recovery. Very personable. "
  • June 13, 2024
"Top-notch doctor and staff. Very professional, very detailed explanation of everything up-and-coming, including discharge and recovery."
  • May 23, 2024
"Dr. Piorkowski has treated me three times for "trigger" fingers. After receiving shots in those fingers, I am doing very well."
  • May 16, 2024
"My eight year old daughter fell and injured her hand. We were so impressed with the care that we received today from Dr. Piorkowski and his office. Everyone was so kind, efficient and knowledgeable. Although she ended up breaking her hand we feel that she is in the best hands for her care.! I would highly recommend! "
  • April 18, 2024
"Wonderful personality, treatment was explained and there will be a second visit "
  • April 16, 2024
"Dr. Piorkowski is AMAZING! He has been my doctor through TWO separate hand injuries and he performed an INTRICATE surgery on my husband's hand where he literally had to do a tendon replacement by threading a tendon from another muscle through his hand. The result was SUCCESSFUL, and now my husband has a 100% functional hand again! Both of my injuries have resolved also, thanks to Dr. Piorkowski's treatment. My husband and I both HIGHLY recommend Dr. P. He truly cares about his patients, and he is highly skilled as a surgeon. Sincerely and thoroughly satisfied, Lianne and Ed Navedo"
  • March 28, 2024
"Dr. P's is the best! He took care of one arm for ulnar surgery and then took care of the other arm for ulnar AND carpel tunnel when the first one was healed up!! I recommend him for sure!!"
  • January 9, 2024
"Pushes surgery, ignores conservative treatment. If you are someone that is cost-conscious, conservative about treatment, or clueless when it comes to medical issues, I would recommend you be extremely cautious and vigilant if visiting him and his staff. They diagnosed me with de Quervain's tendonitis. And everything they said or did was pushing or trying to convince me to get surgery, including a painful test done by the PA that turned out to not be at all how it's supposed to be done. I'm now convinced that physical test was performed in a way to cause so much pain I'd agree to surgery. What they also didn't say when I told them I'm conservative and cost-conscious is that I had a 3rd option: splint and anti-inflammatory for 2-3 mos. (And it did work!) So glad I did my own research at Mayo and Cleveland clinic. Confirmed this clears up in 75-80% of people with a conservative treatment, no steroid, no surgery. They marked up my splint 2500%. Said it was $20. Charged my insurance $500! ...
Walmart sells for $27. Terrible. "
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  • September 13, 2023
"If y'all need an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. P is your man! He pinned my ring finger back together, and I made a fast recovery. He knows what he's doing. "
  • February 9, 2023
"Thank God for Dr. Piorkowski! I have a condition known as "Drop Foot", where I could not raise my foot or toes. This seriously impaired my ability to walk or even climb stairs. I had trouble finding a doctor to help me as I have heart and vascular disease and considered a high risk with little to no results. Dr. Piorkowski was the only one that didn't turn me away and the surgery was quick, painless, with a small incision, and now I can raise my foot and walk almost back to normal after 1 week. The general prognosis for this condition is to have treatment within 90 days or risk zero recovery. It had been 6 months because no other doctors would treat me. Dr. Piorkowski had faith that he could help and I'm amazed that I have my foot back! I was already planning a funeral for my foot, but now have that back and great faith in Dr. Piorkowski. Great team and support! Thank you all!"
  • January 26, 2023
"I have been seeing Dr. P for close to 6 months following a bad gunshot injury to my hand. In the beginning, the outlook for the hand looked very bleak. Dr. Piorkowski conducted two reconstructive surgeries on the hand and guided recovery. After recovering from the most recent surgery, the hand is regaining functionality to the point where It appears I can return to being a pilot. I was very fortunate to have him as a surgeon after a life-altering injury."
  • January 12, 2023
"I recently had my visits with Dr. Piorkowski. He is very understanding, and I was grateful that he explained my conditions in detail. I was relieved to see Dr. Piorkowski since he examined my problem and gave me options for treatments with very specific reasons. He is the best and thoughtful! I felt great that he gave me his cell phone number so that I could contact him any time if/when I would have concerns and/or questions. Also, the practice place is very clean, and the staff is so friendly and professional."
  • November 13, 2022
"One additional accolade for Dr. Piorkowski: He is ALWAYS available 24/7. He provides his patients with his personal cell phone number. Call or Text...he will answer or reply shortly. No waiting around on Dr. P! How many other Doctors provide their personal number, much less return calls? Thanks again Dr. Piorkowski. Sincerely Mary Ann B"
  • August 31, 2022
"Dear Dr. Piorkowski, I do not know how to express my gratitude to you for attending to my injured right knee on a moments notice. Had you not noticed the odd color of my bruising and sutures, the extent of my wound would not have been diagnosed. I am so grateful that you were in the facility, took the time to reexamine my supposedly superficial injury, and listen to my complaints. I thank you for being such a smart and compassionate doctor. Sincerely, Mary Ann B "
  • August 31, 2022
"How many doctors care enough to give you their personal cell number.... Dr. P does! He took a nearly impossible deformity in my finger and I know am normal! He is remarkable! He goes above and beyond! "
  • March 11, 2022
"I went to Dr. Piorkowski expecting to just get a cursory glance, a little prodding, and then a cortisone shot for pain in my arm I've dealt with for over a decade. He ACTUALLY listened to him, and worked to figure out the problem rather than slapping a bandaid (literally and figuratively) on the problem. He explained everything he was doing really well, from what he thought was the issue to why he was doing certain tests. Ultimately, the decision was made to go the surgery route. I'm HEAVILY tattooed, and surgery is always a fear with tattoos. You can BARELY tell I had surgery. He went through one of my more delicate linework pieces and lined it back up PERFECTLY. Highly recommend. Great doctor, and great person. Office staff was wonderful as well."
  • August 16, 2021

LOCATIONS

North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists
1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Ste 209
Gulf Breeze, FL, 32561
Tel: (850) 807-4200
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Accepting New Patients
North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists
4012 N 9th Ave
Pensacola, FL, 32503
Tel: (850) 807-4200
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Accepting New Patients

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School
Georgetown University School Of Medicine
Graduated 2003

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (54)

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  • CIGNA PPO
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • CIGNA HMO
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Aetna HMO
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • Multiplan PPO
  • BCBS MA Blue Care Elect PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim PPO
  • First Health PPO
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • UHC Options PPO
  • PHCS PPO
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • BCBS MA Preferred Blue PPO
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • Harvard Pilgrim HMO
  • UHC Navigate POS
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • HealthyCT
  • Anthem CT HMO BlueCare
  • Anthem PPO Century Preferred CT
  • Aetna CT AWH MC OA w/Pediatric Dental
  • Harvard Pilgrim ChoiceNet HMO
  • Connecticare Passage
  • Connecticare Flex Connecticut
  • Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Florida Blue BlueCare HMO
  • Humana National POS
  • Humana HMO Premier
  • Florida Blue BlueSelect
  • BCBS AL PPO
  • Humana Choice POS
  • Florida Blue BlueOptions
  • Aexcel PPO
  • BCBS FL Blue Choice
  • Florida Blue SimplyBlue
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • UHC Nexus Open Access
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
  • Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • BCBS FL Blue BlueCare HMO
  • BCBS FL Blue BlueOptions
  • BCBS FL Blue BlueSelect
  • BCBS FL Blue SimplyBlue
  • BCBS FL myBlue
  • BCBS FL Preferred Patient Care PPO
  • BCBSA Blue Card High Performance Network
  • Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
  • Medica Choice With UHC
  • AvMed Choice POS - Large Group

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