James Muccio, M.D.

Dr. James Muccio

Education

Undergraduate: University Of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Graduate: Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Master of Science, Physiology & Biophysics

Medical: University of Virginia, School Of Medicine, M.D.

Professional Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Personal Biography

Dr. James Muccio is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who first came aboard at Tristate Orthopaedic Center in August, 2000. He graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, VA, and completed his residency in orthopaedics at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He also earned a masters of science degree in Physiology & Biophysics from Georgetown University, and a bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Notre Dame. Before becoming an orthopaedic surgeon, he had a career as an aerospace engineer for 8 years, working for the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) as a Space Shuttle flight instructor and Space Station design engineer.

Dr. Muccio practices general orthopaedics including fracture care, arthroscopic, reconstructive and joint replacement surgery, but he has a special interest in shoulder injuries, sports medicine, and osteoporosis prevention & treatment. He received his sports training under Dr. William Garrett, the team physician for the womens’ national soccer team. He has authored numerous technical documents and has spoken locally and nationally on the effects of microgravity on the human body, including the potential risk for a fracture on a long-duration spaceflight mission. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Ohio Orthopaedic Society, Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati, Ohio State Medical Association, and the Aerospace Medical Association.

Areas of Specialty

Dr. Muccio has extensive surgical and medical training in many facets of Orthopaedic treatment including…

Fracture care
Arthroscopic surgery
Total joint replacement
Sports medicine
Shoulder injuries
Osteoporosis prevention & treatment

Residency

University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

Locations Served

Dr. Muccio can be found helping patients at our Hillsboro, Montgomery and Mason offices.

Hospital Affiliations

Bethesda North Hospital, Active Staff
Highland District Hospital, Courtesy Staff
Mercy Hospital - Fairfield, Courtesy Staff
Jewish Hospital, Active Staff
Mercy Hospital - Anderson, Courtesy Staff
Margaret Mary Hospital, Courtesy Staff
Evendale medical Center, Active Staff
Good Samaritan Hospital, Courtesy Staff
West Chester Hospital, Courtesy Staff

Professional Memberships

American Medial Association
Aerospace Medical Association
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Ohio Orthopaedic Society

Hobbies

Dr. Muccio enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter and twin sons, golfing, skiing and playing racquetball!