James Ballard, M.D.

Specializing in Adult Joint Reconstruction

About Dr. James Ballard

Dr. Ballard is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult joint reconstruction. He specializes in both primary and revision hip and knee replacements using the latest techniques, including robotic assisted knee replacement and outpatient surgery options. He was the first surgeon in the Northwest to perform an outpatient total joint replacement.

Dr. Ballard is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to ROC.

Read more about Dr. Ballard's past experience and expertise

Dr. Ballard specializes in both primary and revision hip and knee replacements using the latest techniques, including robotic assisted knee replacement and outpatient surgery options.

Dr. Ballard has consistently been named a top orthopedic surgeon in his area for many years. In addition to keeping up with the latest advancements in orthopedic surgery, he also frequently teaches other surgeons about the latest techniques.

Dr. Ballard received his medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He then completed his internship and residency at the University of Nebraska/Creighton Health Sciences Foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Ballard rounded out his training by completing a fellowship with one of the pioneers of minimally invasive total hip replacement at Desert Orthopedic Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dr. Ballard has been voted one of Portland’s Top Doctors by the local medical community and featured by Portland Business Journal and Portland Monthly Magazine. He is proud to provide dedicated, personalized care to patients at ROC in Tualatin and Oregon City, Oregon.

Dr. Ballard’s patient approach

Dr. Ballard prioritizes patient-centered care, combining advanced medical expertise with compassion. He focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and thorough patient education. Utilizing the latest surgical techniques, innovation, and rehabilitation protocols, he aims to restore function and improve quality of life while ensuring clear communication and support throughout the treatment process.

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Meet the ROSA® Robotic Knee System

The goal of a robotic knee replacement is the same as a traditional knee replacement procedure: to help patients with severe knee arthritis regain mobility. With the addition of ROSA Knee System, ROC surgeons offer total knee replacement patients less pain, increased longevity of the implant, reduced blood loss, reduced likelihood of injury and a quicker return to the full range of motion.

Benefits to robotic surgery using the ROSA® Knee System include:

ROSA uses data from two-dimensional X-Rays to produce a highly accurate three-dimensional virtual image of your knee
Accurate and precise cuts in the bone, results in well-placed implant components
ROSA allows your surgeon to personalize your implant placement, achieving a more natural-feeling knee.

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DR. BALLARD LEAD ARTICLES

Knee Surgery and Total Joint Replacement of the Knee

Dr. Ballard is board certified, and fellowship trained in joint replacement surgery. In addition to traditional total knee replacement, he offers the latest advances in knee replacement surgery, including partial knee replacements and outpatient knee replacements.

Navigating Total Joint Replacement Surgery

Robotic Knee Replacement with ROSA®

Knee Revision

Outpatient Joint Replacement