James Heltsley, D.O. Dr. James Heltsley provides comprehensive general orthopedic surgery and sports medicine care with a focus on injuries of the shoulder, knee, and hip. He has specialized training in the complicated rotator cuff and labral surgery of the shoulder, ACL and ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, total hip replacement, and total joint replacement. He is certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS). A native of Glasgow, KY and a graduate of WKU, Dr. Heltsley went on to receive his medical degree from the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine.