About
James D. Quarles, MD brings a dual specialty background to his concierge practice in Frankfort, Kentucky. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Kentucky State University in Frankfort in 1996. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2000. His internship, internal medicine residency, and primary care sports medicine fellowship all took place at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, finishing in 2004.
Dr. Quarles holds board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and in Primary Care Sports Medicine. He serves as Medical Director for several organizations in the Frankfort area, including Kentucky State Police, Tanbark Healthcare, and the Rehab Center at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He belongs to the American College of Physicians, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. He has co-authored peer-reviewed research on sports injuries and ultrasound assessment in athletes. Dr. Quarles describes his philosophy simply: he wants to be reachable by phone, present in the hospital and nursing home, and willing to make house calls whenever his patients need him.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Kentucky State University, B.S. Biology 1996; A.A. Liberal Studies 1995
Medical School
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine 2000
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky Medical Center 2001-2003
Fellowship
Primary Care Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky Medical Center 2003-2004
Additional Training
Internship, University of Kentucky Medical Center 2000-2001
Certifications
Who is Dr. Quarles right for?
Dr. Quarles serves adults who want a primary care physician they can reach at any hour. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from his preventive focus and thorough annual wellness assessments. His sports medicine fellowship makes him a strong fit for active patients and those recovering from musculoskeletal injuries. Patients who want a physician present during hospital or nursing home stays will find his commitment to in-person availability especially valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Quarles specializes in internal medicine and primary care sports medicine. He treats chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He also evaluates and manages musculoskeletal injuries, including ligament injuries and sports-related concerns.
Yes. Dr. Quarles holds board certifications in both Internal Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine and in Primary Care Sports Medicine. He completed his fellowship training in Primary Care Sports Medicine at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in 2004.
Dr. Quarles completed all of his post-graduate training at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He finished his internal medicine residency in 2003 and his Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship in 2004. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2000.
Yes. Dr. Quarles makes hospital visits, nursing home visits, and house calls for his members. He affiliates with Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He views being present with patients outside the clinic as a core part of his practice philosophy.
Dr. Quarles describes his approach as old-school medicine. He prioritizes being personally reachable by phone at any hour and showing up wherever his patients need him. His goal is to stay with patients through every stage of life and help them achieve better long-term health outcomes.
Yes. Dr. Quarles has co-authored peer-reviewed publications in sports medicine. His published work includes a study on ultrasound assessment of spleen size in collegiate athletes and a paper on medial and lateral collateral ligament injuries published in Primary Care Clinics-Sports Medicine.
Dr. Quarles serves as Medical Director for several Frankfort-area organizations. These include Kentucky State Police, Tanbark Healthcare, the Rehab Center of Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Golden Living Center of Frankfort, and Bradford Square. He has held several of these roles since 2005.
Dr. Quarles is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. These memberships reflect his combined focus on internal medicine and sports medicine.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026