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James E. Ware, D.O.

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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Provider Type: Physician

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James Ware D.O., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with MidMichigan Health, and a member of MidMichigan’s comprehensive musculoskeletal team. As an orthopedic surgeon, he is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries, disorders and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. This system includes bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and tendons.

Dr. Ware currently sees patients at his offices in Alma, Clare and Mt. Pleasant and performs surgeries at MidMichigan Medical Centers in Gratiot and Clare, as well as the Mt. Pleasant Surgery Center. He has been in practice since 1998.

Philosophy of Care

“My general philosophy of care is to ensure that my patients always come first,” he said. “It is my goal to provide the best orthopedic care possible so that I can help my patients return to their day-to-day lives as safely and quickly as possible.”

Special Interests and Procedures

While he offers a full range of general orthopedic and fracture care, Dr. Ware also specializes in variety of specific areas. These include anterior approach hip replacements; arthroscopic knee surgery and outpatient total knee replacements; shoulder surgeries, including arthroscopic rotator cuff and shoulder labral tear repair. He also specializes in a variety of hand surgeries, including carpal tunnel release surgery. Dr. Ware serves as a medical director for the Mt. Pleasant Surgery Center.

In his free time, Dr. Ware enjoys outdoor activities including hunting, fishing and camping. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and sons.

Gender

  • Male

Employed By

MyMichigan Medical Group

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Board Certified

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Languages

  • English

Education

Medical School

1993
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO, DOCTOR OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Internships

1994
Genesys Regional Medical Center, Grand Blanc, MI

Residency

1998
Genesys Regional Medical Center, Grand Blanc, MI

Year Began Practicing

  • 1998

Clinical Interests & Special Procedures

  • Torn Labrum Surgery
  • Impingement Syndrome
  • Shoulder Labral Repair
  • Fracture Management
  • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Trigger Finger
  • Total Hip Replacement
  • Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
  • Total Knee Replacement
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Carpal Tunnel

Professional Memberships

  • American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
  • American Osteopathic Association
  • Michigan Orthopaedic Society
  • Michigan Osteopathic Association

Philosophy

"It is my goal to provide the best orthopedic care possible so that I can help my patients return to their day-to-day lives as safely and quickly as possible."

Participating Insurances*

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage(participation ends 12/31/2024)
  • Aetna Medicare MyMichigan Prime (HMO-POS)(Participation ends 12/31/2024)
  • ASR PPO
  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Sheild Complete Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Plus Blue (Medicare Advantage)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Trust PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna - Priority Health Strategic Alliance
  • Cofinity
  • ConnectCare - MyMichigan Health
  • ConnectCare - Northwood University
  • GCM
  • HAP - PPO
  • HAP - Preferred
  • HAP HMO
  • HAP Medicare Advantage HMO
  • HAP Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO(Participation ends 1/23/2025)
  • McLaren Health Plan - Commercial
  • McLaren Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Molina - Medicaid
  • MultiPlan (PHCS)
  • Optum VA Choice
  • PACE Central Michigan (Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly)
  • Physicians Health Plan
  • Priority Health HMO
  • Priority Health Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Priority Health Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Priority Health PPO
  • TriCare Humana
  • TriCare WPS - Prime
  • United Healthcare Commercial
  • US Health and Life

*Insurance Disclaimer

These are the insurance plans in which this individual is a "participating provider". This provider may accept other insurance, but your costs may be higher if they do not "participate" in your plan.

Specialty

  • Orthopedics (bones, joints & muscles)

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