James M. Boler, MD

Fellowship Trained Hand & Wrist Specialist

James M. Boler, MD

About Dr. Boler

Dr. Boler joined OrthoNY on July 1, 2014. He is an orthopedic surgeon, board-certified in orthopedics with an added qualification in surgery of the hand, and has completed a fellowship in hand surgery at the Indiana Hand Center.

Dr. Boler graduated from Brown University in 1989. He graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine Cum Laude in 1995. He completed his Orthopedic Residency at the State University of New York, Upstate Medical Center in 2000. He completed a fellowship in hand surgery at the Indiana Hand Center in 2001.

He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Boler has a certificate of added qualification in surgery of the hand from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Boler is an attending Orthopedic Surgeon at Ellis and Sunnyview Hospitals.He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Experience & Resources

Education

Brown University

Medical School
University of Maryland School of Medicine

Fellowship
Indiana Hand Center — Hand Surgery

Residency
State University of New York, Upstate Medical Center — Orthopedic Surgery

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand

Affiliations

  • Ellis Hospital
  • Everett Road Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • OrthoNY Surgical Suites
  • Executive Woods Ambulatory Surgery Center

Dr. Boler’s Reviews

5

Dr. Boler demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience throughout my care. From the initial consultation to the operation on my hand, everything was handled with confidence and precision. He took the time to …

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ashraf hegazy

April 27th 2026

5
Dr. Boler demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience throughout my care. From the initial consultation to the operation on my hand, everything was handled with confidence and precision. He took the time to explain the procedure clearly, answered all my questions, and made me feel comfortable going into surgery. The operation was successful, and my recovery has been smooth thanks to his expertise. I truly appreciate his professionalism, skill, and attention to detail. I highly recommend Dr. Boler to anyone in need of hand surgery.
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ashraf hegazy

April 27th 2026

5

Dr Boler is great to work with. He listens and isn’t in a hurry to get to his next patient. He explained his plan of action for what might be next. We …

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Rory McDonald

April 11th 2026

5
Dr Boler is great to work with. He listens and isn’t in a hurry to get to his next patient. He explained his plan of action for what might be next. We need more like him.
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Rory McDonald

April 11th 2026

5

Dr. Boler is kind, thoughtful and an expert in treating the hands. He has helped me for about 20 years.

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Michael D. Rourke

April 11th 2026

5
Dr. Boler is kind, thoughtful and an expert in treating the hands. He has helped me for about 20 years.
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Michael D. Rourke

April 11th 2026

5

Never had a bad experience with you.

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todd englehart

April 4th 2026

5
Never had a bad experience with you.
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todd englehart

April 4th 2026

5

under care of Dr.Boler since December.. i have nothing but praise to say..

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joann laflamme

March 27th 2026

5
under care of Dr.Boler since December.. i have nothing but praise to say..
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joann laflamme

March 27th 2026

5

Professional, caring and respectful

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Patient

March 27th 2026

5
Professional, caring and respectful
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Patient

March 27th 2026

5

Very professional and caring, he listened to all of my concerns

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john smith

March 25th 2026

5
Very professional and caring, he listened to all of my concerns
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john smith

March 25th 2026

5

It was a great experience from staff to doctors. Everyone was very professional and made me feel comfortable.

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Charles Froatz

March 7th 2026

5
It was a great experience from staff to doctors. Everyone was very professional and made me feel comfortable.
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Charles Froatz

March 7th 2026

5

Shortest wait in a waiting room and exam room ever! Dr Boler and nurse was caring and informative!!

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Scott Stoliker

February 28th 2026

5
Shortest wait in a waiting room and exam room ever! Dr Boler and nurse was caring and informative!!
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Scott Stoliker

February 28th 2026

5

Excellent experience, Dr Boler was the best. Highly recommend him for any hand issues

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R R

February 13th 2026

5
Excellent experience, Dr Boler was the best. Highly recommend him for any hand issues
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R R

February 13th 2026

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