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New ortho surgeon joins team
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Dr. James Murphy Orthopaedic surgeon
MONROE - Monroe Clinic welcomes James Murphy, M.D., as the newest member of the Monroe Clinic orthopaedic team.

As an orthopaedic surgeon, Murphy diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. He is particularly skilled in foot and ankle conditions, total joint replacement and sports medicine.

Murphy earned his medical degree at Loyola University in Chicago. He completed his residency at Tulane University in New Orleans and a fellowship in foot and ankle/sports medicine surgery at the prestigious Andrews Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery.

Murphy joins Monroe Clinic's orthopaedic team of Lance Sathoff, M.D., Hugh Sugar, P.A., and Kari DePauw, P.A.-C.

"As a third generation orthopaedic surgeon, orthopaedics is my family business," Murphy. "I take pride in listening to my patients and forming a partnership with them, so together we can improve the quality of their lives."

To make an appointment with Murphy, call Monroe Clinic-Freeport at (815) 235-1406.