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James C McKenzie

James C McKenzie, MD

Spine Surgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Cooper University Hospital

About James C McKenzie

Title

Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

North American Spine Society

Selected Publications

McKenzie JC, Wagner SC, Sebastian A, Casper DS, Mangan J, Stull J, Hilibrand AS, Vaccaro AR, Kepler C. Sarcopenia does not affect clinical outcomes following lumbar fusion. J Clin Neurosci. 2019 Jun;64:150-154. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2019.03.015. Epub 2019 Mar 18. PMID: 30898487."

Kepler CK, McKenzie J, Kreitz T, Vaccaro A. Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Spine Surgery. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2018 Jul 15;26(14):489-500. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00561. PMID: 29870417."

Schroeder GD, McKenzie JC, Casper DS, Kurd MF, Hilibrand AS, Woods BI, Radcliff KE, Rihn JA, Anderson DG, Vaccaro AR, Kepler C. The Total Cost to the Health Care System in Medicare and Medicaid Patients for the Treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Clin Spine Surg. 2019 Feb;32(1):32-37. doi: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000000757. PMID: 30601155."

Schroeder GD, McKenzie JC, Casper DS, Mangan JJ, Stull J, Kepler CK, Nicholson KJ, Kurd MF, Hilibrand AS, Murphy H, Woods BI, Radcliff KE, Anderson DG, Vaccaro AR, Rihn JA. Does an Uninstrumented Level Increase the Rate of Revision Surgery in a Multilevel Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion? Clin Spine Surg. 2019 Dec;32(10):E416-E419. doi: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000000910. PMID: 31789896."

Casper DS, Zmistowski B, Schroeder GD, McKenzie JC, Mangan J, Vatson J, Hilibrand AS, Vaccaro AR, Kepler CK. Preinjury Patient Characteristics and Postinjury Neurological Status Are Associated With Mortality Following Spinal Cord Injury. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018 Jul 1;43(13):895-899. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002533. PMID: 29280931.

Departments

Orthopaedics

Programs & Centers

Bone and Joint
Spine Center

Practice Group :

Cooper University Physicians

Locations

Clinical Interests

Systemic healthcare utilization in spine surgery, role of laminoplasty in treating cervical myelopathy, spinal cord injury characteristics and treatment

Education and Training

Education

  • Fellowship: Emory University Hospital, Spine Surgery, 2021
  • Internship/Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2020
  • Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, 2015

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2023

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
  • Aetna Dental Health
  • Aetna First Health (Coventry)
  • Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Quality Health
  • Aetna Whole Health
  • Aetna Workers Comp
  • AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
  • AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
  • AmeriHealth Medicare
  • AmeriHealth Value Network
  • Braven Health Medicare
  • Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Cigna One Health
  • Clover Health Medicare PPO
  • Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
  • Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
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  • First MCO Workers Comp
  • Galaxy Health Network Group Health
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  • Guardian
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
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  • Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
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  • Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
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  • Liberty Mutual Auto
  • Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
  • Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
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  • United Healthcare Dental
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  • US Family Health Plan
  • VA Community Care Network
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
  • Wellpoint Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

145 ratings, 57 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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  • Reviewed on 5/13/2026

    Great visit. Dr spoke in terms I understood. Dr spent a good amount of time with me.From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a smile.

  • Reviewed on 5/13/2026

    Very personable and very good at communicating what was going on and needed to be done

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2026

    Dr. McKenzie was absolutely incredible in every way. He treated me with respect, kindness, and we actually left raving about the entire experience. I would recommend him to everyone and anyone. I answered one of the questions yes, mostly, and I meant yes definitely. So please change that response. He could not have been any better, and we are forever grateful.

  • Reviewed on 5/9/2026

    Dr. McKenzie always explains everything.

  • Reviewed on 5/4/2026

    Dr McKenzie is excellent. Great bedside manner, knowledgeable, and is very good at explaining what's happening and how it should be treated.

  • Reviewed on 4/30/2026

    I trust Dr. McKenzie he was very thorough and respectful

  • Reviewed on 4/25/2026

    Everyone was respectful, friendly and professional. From reception to check out a great experience and Dr McKenzie was really wonderful

  • Reviewed on 4/25/2026

    The best!!!! !

  • Reviewed on 4/15/2026

    Was really nice and respectful.

  • Reviewed on 4/15/2026

    Dr. James McKenzie is an exceptional physician who delivers the most attentive, compassionate, and thorough care I've ever experienced. He truly sets the standard for what healthcare should be.

  • Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Great doctor, great staff, and he's a very helpful doctor.

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    I appreciate my doctor and his honesty. He did my spine fusion and made sure that my wishes was nothing to worry about. Thank you

  • Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Dr. McKenzie literally gave me my life back. I went to 3 doctors before I decided to go to Dr. McK. I will tell everyone to go to him and Cooper. Such a scary operation but I trusted him. I do not live close to Cooper but worth the drive.

  • Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Dr. McKenzie is the best of the best! I followed him from Holy Redeemer to Cooper and I would gladly follow him anywhere.

  • Reviewed on 3/7/2026

    Excellent Doctor. Very kind, caring and understanding.

  • Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Dr Makenzie was very compassionate and explained things perfectly. Very nice man and great Dr.

  • Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    The appointment was stress free.

  • Reviewed on 3/1/2026

    Very professional and informative

  • Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Dr McKenzie was extremely knowledgeable regarding my condition. He greeted my wife and I with a very solid caring hand shake and warmly introduced himself to both of us.

  • Reviewed on 2/21/2026

    Every experience with Dr. McKensie is like visiting with a cherished friend.

  • Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    I are for all my doctors and trust them.

  • Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Love love my Doctor he does great by me

  • Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    This is an incredible team!

  • Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    I have been dealing with this pain everyday probably for the last 5 years. For the first time, I'm optimistic that we're heading in a direction that's going to focus where the pain truly is now that we've eliminated a lot of other possible causes.

  • Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    I can't say enough good things about Dr McKenzie and the rest of the staff. I have been having so many issues both my back and was thrilled to learn it can be fixed. The Dr explained everything, showed me a video of the surgery and went over all of my imaging with me and answered all of my questions. I'm looking forward to getting my life back

  • Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    Dr McKenzie is a great surgeon

  • Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    My visit was very nice. Dr. Mackenzie came in the room and explained everything very clearly and precisely. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Good experience

  • Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    I was seeing Dr. McKenzie for a second opinion - he had treated my mom a few years ago at Holy Redeemer and had full confidence in him. SInce I was not comfortable with the Abington doctor that I had seen, it was suggested that see him for a second opinion. At the appointment, I bought with me all prior scans and reports for the doctor to look at. I was pleased at how Dr. McKenzie clearly explained scans to us and put together a plan for moving on. I was grateful for my visit with him.

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    The Doctor was very detailed and informative concerning my X-Ray results. Answered all of my questions. Professional and polite, displayed a positive attitude. I felt that he was concern and understanding about my condition. Made a referral for further review. Very satisfied with visit.

  • Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    Dr. McKenzie is a great doctor and a better man

  • Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    I thought they were really concerned about my health and finding answers to my questions about my health

  • Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    The provider demonstrates compassion by acknowledging a patient's feelings and showing concern for their condition, never rushing treatment and instead being considerate of their health.

  • Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    Dr McKenzie is the best! His knowledge and personal approach is what you want in your doctor!

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Thorough exam, asked me lots of questions, didn't rush.

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Doctor James McKenzie is a excellent surgeon. He is very kind and compassionate doctor. I'll always be grateful for him and recovering from my back surgery. Thank you

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Incredible dr and a more amazing support staff.

  • Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    The doctor saw on mri that others missed from an ear nose and throat doctor saw. Now I am going to go to the doctor that was suggested to me.

  • Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    The staff was polite, knowlegable and efficient Dr Mckenzie was apologetic for his delay..multiple times. He explained verbally and visually my spinal stenosis and explained everything clearly to me, despite knowing I was a nurse. I trusted him immediately.

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    I cannot say enough about Dr. McKenzie. From the very first appointment to my post-op checkups, he's been nothing short of phenomenal. He performed my surgery flawlessly and made sure I understood every step of the process. His bedside manner is warm, patient, and reassuring, he never makes me feel rushed and always answers every question. What truly sets him apart is how far he goes beyond his role. He's coordinated care with other specialists, followed up personally, and helped with details that are outside of his immediate specialty. He has repeatedly gone above and beyond to help me obtain answers and solutions for health concerns unrelated to the procedure he performed. He has shown an unwavering commitment to my overall well-being. I will forever recommend him and sing his praises!

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Staff was personable & professional. Cherry Hill campus provides a safe & caring environment. Dr. McKenzie is a caring professional & skilled surgeon who is open, answers any questions and makes me feel heard as a patient.

  • Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    They were being so nice so much so that it was scary after a while, but it was overdone. I want to say, but it was pleasant and I had to who are you look on my face lol but we got through today. The doctor even answered the question upon my exiting. . ? ? he told me what I needed to know that's it

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    I cannot say enough about Dr. McKenzie truly a caring & wonderful Provider! !

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    just started using Cooper so far I like i see .I was born in 1958 in cooper hospital so I have to trust cooper because that's were I started.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr. McKenzie is very compassionate and listens to every single word you say to him. I was so happy to be able to follow him to his new practice.

  • Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Thank you

  • Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Everybody was so helpful and friendly.

  • Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Cooper is the best!

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Dr McKenzie is an outstanding physician and surgeon. He is a great listener. I am fortunate to have him as my physician.

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Easy and efficient very knowledgeable about my symptoms and is putting me in the right direction.

  • Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Everything, that I read online about this doctor is true. I found Dr. McKenzie to be a very easy going and compassionate person. Upon introducing himself to me and shaking my hand, he asked me what can I do for you today. Doctors today rarely shake your hand when they introduce themselves to you. I was very impressed with his manners. We discussed my concerns about a recent MRI I had taken. My MRI was ordered by my nurse practitioner. Although she had talked to me about my results, I wanted an in depth discussion about the MRI, which led me to this doctor. Dr. McKenzie was very thorough in his explanation about each area of my MRI. He made sure that I understood what he was telling me and he referred to the picture of my MRI for further understanding. When he was done explaining everything to me, he asked me if I had any additional questions. I asked him my questions and he patiently explained things to me again, so I could have complete understanding of what he was telling me. Dr. McKenzie explained the difference actions that could help me, then asked if I would be willing to have another test which involves some discomfort. After Dr. McKenzie finished his examination and discussion with me, he again shook my hand before leaving. He thanked me for coming and told me he was happy to meet me. Who does this anymore He has great manners. I am so happy that my nurse practitione, refered Dr. McKenzie to me. One could never go wrong with choosing this doctor.

  • Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    I am so grateful of Dr McKenzie's expertise and care. From day one, he was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cared. He explains everything clearly and I always feel heard and supported.

  • Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Dr. McKenzie was very thorough. Took his time and explained everything. Cooper is lucky to have him!

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Dr. McKenzie was most kind and caring and very generous with his time and consideration for my particular issue...I will never forget it. He answered all my questions and even called back the next day to answer more of my questions. Thank you for him!

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr McKenzie was extremely personable and very approachable. I was very comfortable speaking with him and asking questions. He answered all my questions and understood all my concerns about treatment moving forward. It's been a long time since I have seen a doctor who made me feel like he genuinely cared about what I was saying and actually listened to what I had to say. He explained everything to me in terms that I understood which is important. Overall it was a most excellent experience.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr. McKenzie was thoroughly professional.

  • Reviewed on 2/12/2025

    Dr. Mackenzie was really personable, very friendly, and explained my condition thoroughly. I really felt safe meeting with him and I'm looking forward to working with him to fix the problems I'm having with my back.