Dr. Bee’s interests include the full range of spinal disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Scoliosis, the treatment of degenerative disk diseases, and spinal fractures from osteoporosis are just a few examples of the many conditions Dr. James Bee is highly skilled in.
Born in Lansing, Michigan, Dr. James Bee is a fly fishing enthusiast and stays active by mountain biking, running, and snowboarding. He is married to Sheila Bee, MD.
James M. Bee, MD
BOARD-CERTIFIED ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
Areas of Interest
Neck Pain
Cervical Spine Surgery
Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Scoliosis
Spine Truama
ABOUT DR. BEE
Fellowship
Spine, Panorama Orthopaedic Clinic, Golden, CO
Residency
General Surgery, St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, MI
Orthopedic Surgery, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Internship
Orthopedic Surgery, St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, MI
Medical School
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
Undergraduate
BS in Kinesiology, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Societies
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Western Orthopedic Association
Awards
Top Doc, Colorado Springs Magazine:
2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
SPECIALTIES
Cervical Spine Conditions (Neck)
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Whiplash
- Myelopathy
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Compression Syndromes
Neck Pain (Cervical Spine) Treatments
- Artificial Disc Replacement
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Techniques
- Kyphoplasty
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Techniques
Lumbar Spine Conditions (Low Back)
- Bulging or Herniated Discs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Sciatica
- Low Back Pain
- Slipped Vertebrae – Spondylolisthesis
- Stress Fracture – Spondylolysis
- Drop Foot
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Nerve Compression Syndromes
Lumbar Spine (Low Back) Treatments
- Lumbar Discectomy
- Anterior Posterior Lumbar Fusion
- Laminectomy
- Artificial Disc Replacement
Additional Spine Conditions
- Scoliosis
- Spine Trauma
Additional Spine Treatments & Procedures
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Techniques
- Minimally Invasive Spine Reconstruction
- Biologics
- Spine Surgery with Local or Spinal Anesthesia
Philosophy of Care
Every patient is different, and no two issues are the same. I always start my patients with the most conservative, non-operative approaches because most spine problems can be treated without surgery. If those don’t work, we come up with a surgery option together that is right for them.
Nathan Carpenter, PA-C
Physician Assistant to James M. Bee, MD
Areas of Interest
Nathan is a physician assistant specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics. He works with Dr. James Bee. Nathan completed his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with honors. He attended AT Still University in Mesa, Arizona where he completed the Physician Assistant program. Prior to joining CSOG, Nathan worked in Interventional Pain Management, followed by a period of time working with the underserved communities of Pueblo, CO, in Primary and Urgent Care settings.
Born and raised in Colorado, Nathan’s enjoys spending time with his wife and young son. As a family they can be seen frequenting music festivals, hiking, camping, fishing and all things related to the outdoors.
About Nathan Carpenter, PA-C
Undergraduate
B.S. Biology, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Graduate
M.S. Physician Assistant Studies, A.T. Still University Arizona School of Health Sciences
Certifications
Certified (PA-C), National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants
- North American Spine Society
