James Jackson

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James Jackson
James Benjamin Jackson, III, MD Office

(803) 296-7846

Fax (803) 296-9699 100 Palmetto Health Pkwy Suite 320 Columbia, SC 29212
About

James Jackson

J. Benjamin Jackson III, MD, MBA, FAOA, FAAOS, is a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon at Prisma Health in Columbia, South Carolina, where he also serves as the Lunceford-Moore Distinguished Professor of Orthopedic Research at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia.

Dr. Jackson completed his undergraduate education at Mars Hill College in Asheville, North Carolina, where he competed in cross country and track and field at the Division II level and was a two-time NCAA Academic All-American. He earned an MBA from the USC Darla Moore School of Business and then finished medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where he served as student body president. Jackson completed his orthopedic residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he received the resident teaching award. He then completed a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the University of Utah.

His clinical interests include injuries and disorders of the foot and ankle. A highly skilled surgeon and caring physician, Dr. Jackson is a national leader in foot and ankle conditions. He has published nine book chapters and more than 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts, in addition to being awarded more than $4 million of federal research funding, including from the DoD, NIH, and NSF.

He has lectured nationally for the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and National Hyperbaric Medicine Association. He serves on committees for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and AOFAS. He is a journal reviewer for five major orthopedic journals. He has been awarded a utility patent for an orthopedic device and has several other patents pending. His work has been recognized by orthopedic manufacturers, and he has been sought out to develop orthopedic devices and procedures.

Locally, he is the head team physician for the USC track and field and cross-country teams. He was a member of the medical staff for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Track and Field Trials and the 2022 track and field World Championships. Dr. Jackson is the foot and ankle consultant for USC, South Carolina, South Carolina State University, Newberry College, Allen University, Benedict College and Columbia International University. He has served as the president of the South Carolina Orthopaedic Association and chief of staff for Prisma Health’s Baptist Parkridge Hospital. He is the medical director for the Foot and Ankle Division at Prisma Health. Additionally, he serves as a leader on both hospital and departmental committees.

Dr. Jackson believes he can improve patient outcomes through quality research and individualized care. He previously officiated collegiate and professional soccer. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four boys.
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Doctor

Practice James Benjamin Jackson, III, MD
Gender Male
Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Insurances Accepted UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare, Spectera, Optum Behavioral Health, Logistics Health, Carelon Behavioral Health, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN, Select Health Medicare, Promise Health Plan, NHC Advantage, Magellan, Liberty Advantage, Humana - Healthy Horizons, Evernorth Behavioral Health, CorVel Workers Compensation, Companion Benefit Alternatives, Cigna Medicare, BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage, BCBS Exclusive Reedy, Absolute Total Care - Ambetter, TriCare, Multiplan/PHCS, MedCost, Humana Choice Care, First Health Network, Cigna, BCBS Blue Essentials, State Health Plan, BCBS PPC, BlueChoice Health Plan, Aetna, Healthy Connections, Molina, Wellcare Medicare, Humana Medicare, BCBS, Allwell Medicare - Absolute Total Care, Aetna Medicare, Medicare, Molina Medicaid, Select Health Medicaid, BlueChoice Medicaid - Healthy Blue, Absolute Total Care Medicaid, Healthy Connections Medicaid SC
Business Hours
Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
Services James Jackson is a Doctor office located in Columbia, SC. A Doctor is is trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases physical examinations, cholesterol testing, wound care, pap smears, immunizations, skin biopsies, fitness programs, stress reduction plans, ongoing evaluations, bone density testing, menopause treatment.

Please call James Jackson at (803) 296-7846 to schedule an appointment in Columbia, SC or get more information.
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