James Ross, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. Dr. Ross specializes in sports medicine and joint preservation surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Ross is one of the few orthopedic surgeons to have been awarded a Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He currently serves as the team physician for Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, and the Florida Panthers. Dr. Ross is a member of the ANCHOR Research Group and the recipient of the International Society of Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA) Trainee Research Award. Dr. Ross is passionate about helping patients regain their quality of life and strives to put himself in their shoes when providing treatment recommendations. He encourages non-operative treatment when possible as a first-line therapy. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Ross enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, boating, dancing and listening to music.
Note: Health plans that are currently contracted with Baptist Health are listed below. However, please check with our insurance provider to verify that Baptist Health is part of your provider network.
Medicare
HMO
POS
PPO
Beech Street
CarePlus Health Plans
Great West
HMO
POS
PPO
Coventry Health Plan (DO NOT USE)
Devoted Health
Dimension Health
Dimension International
First Health Network
BlueCare
Medicare HMO
MyBlue
Options
POS
PPO
Select
Global Excel
Humana Commercial/Medicare/HMO/PPO
Railroad
Multiplan
Private Healtcarecare Systems (PHCS
Prominence Health
HMO
NHP
POS
PPO
Ratings & Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.8 / 5
475 Ratings, 43 Reviews
4.8
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.8
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
Provider showed concern
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Provider discussed treatment options
01/29/2026
I would definitely recommend this Dr and this staff
01/08/2026
Would highly recommend Dr Ross!
12/04/2025
Full clarification on diagnosis and suggestions for a resolution. Suggested the option of surgery and allowed me to make the choice rather than demanding I should get it. Provided all possible information I have needed to be prepared for surgery and the rehabilitation process.
11/28/2025
Dr Ross is a very knowledgeable dr and surgeon. I would highly recommend him.
11/20/2025
I have been very pleased with the care I received from Dr. Ross and the PA. I have already recommended Dr. Ross to a friend who had a similar injury that I had. He is now of patient with Dr. Ross.
10/31/2025
Dr. Ross and his colleague were both good listeners, very knowledgeable in shoulder issues, effective communicators, and through in their diagnosis and recommendation for treatment.
10/30/2025
Dr. Ross very attentive to all my issues and concerns
10/18/2025
Dr Ross communicates very good with patients.
10/01/2025
Great
09/16/2025
Took the time for me to explain my needs loved
08/19/2025
Dr. Ross is amazing! That is why we flew down from New York to our hometown that has surgery
07/30/2025
A friend referred me to Dr Ross for treatment and, he is such an excellent provider, i refer other friends to him for treatment
07/27/2025
Dross is a excellent Doctor the best I've ever had
07/25/2025
Professional service
07/16/2025
Dr Ross is incredible. I have been suffering with a problem for years - he diligently diagnosed the Issue which was missed previously. Offered me a comprehensive treatment plan. Was able to schedule surgery quickly Including obtaining a prior authorization. His quick diagnostic ability skilled surgical hands have Improved my quality of life!
07/15/2025
Good. I need to get PRP shot for the knee.
07/02/2025
Great
06/25/2025
The doctor listened to my questions and concerns.
06/08/2025
Good
06/04/2025
Very good outcome on my visit. Dr. Ross took the time to discuss and listen to my concerns. He has the experience to repair my type of injury.
05/20/2025
Awesome doctor
05/09/2025
Dr Ross and the staff were excellent
04/26/2025
Edxcellent
04/16/2025
We had a wonderful experience with caring professionals.
04/09/2025
This was a surgery and everything went well on that day
04/07/2025
Already have recommended him to a friend and a colleague
03/22/2025
WONDERFUL!!!
03/12/2025
I have been very impressed by Dr Ross's handling of my case. From my initial consultation to post surgery follow ups he shows genuine interest in my process towards full recovery.
03/12/2025
Dr Ross and his team have been excellent
03/11/2025
Good
03/07/2025
Care was provided primarily by Dr Ross. He was thorough, attentive, extremely knowledgeable, and we talked about a plan of care together, which we both agreed with
02/21/2025
Solid guidance in working to address my sons issues.
02/14/2025
Dr. Provided clear explanation and answered our questions.
01/21/2025
Dr Ross paid specific attention to to a need I had for awhile with previous doctors
01/05/2025
I have referred Dr Ross to three other people
01/01/2025
Loved my experience and it helped me.
12/29/2024
Dr. Ross is the best
12/04/2024
Good
11/15/2024
Dr Ross is warm and answers my questions. This was a post op visit. I am very satisfied. When I contacted him during recovery he emailed me quickly.
11/04/2024
Dr. Ross is excellent! Would gladly recommend him.
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Note: Health plans that are currently contracted with Baptist Health are listed below. However, please check with our insurance provider to verify that Baptist Health is part of your provider network.
4.8 / 5
