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James Anderson, MD

James Anderson, MD

(4.8) , 41 Reviews

Office Locations

University Hospitals (15 mi.)

7255 Old Oak Blvd
Ste C305
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
440-816-2860

UH Parma Medical Arts Building 4 (11 mi.)

6115 Powers Blvd
Medical Arts Cntr 4 Ste 204
Parma, OH 44129
216-844-3192

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Biography: James Anderson, MD

Expertise

  • Spine Surgery

Certifications & Memberships

  • Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery

Education

Residency | Neurological Surgery
Neurological Surgery - Cleveland Clinic (1991 - 1992)

Fellowship | Spine Medicine
Spine Medicine - Cleveland Clinic (1991 - 1991)

Fellowship | Neurotrauma
Neurotrauma - Allegheny General Hospital (1990 - 1990)

Residency | Neurological Surgery
Neurological Surgery - Cleveland Clinic (1987 - 1990)

Internship | General Surgery
General Surgery - Cleveland Clinic (1986 - 1987)

Medical Education
University Of California Irvine School Of Medicine (1982 - 1986)

Undergraduate
University Of California Davis (1981)

About

James S. Anderson, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon at University Hospitals, practicing primarily at UH Parma Medical Center and Southwest General Hospital. A native of California, he did his undergraduate studies at UCLA and UC Davis, and received his medical degree from the UC Irvine College of Medicine. Dr. Anderson has been a Clevelander since 1986 when he began his medical residency at Cleveland Clinic. He has practiced in Cleveland and its suburbs for more than 30 years, during which time he has developed a deep connection with the North Coast and its people.

Dr. Anderson is fellowship-trained in neurotrauma (Allegheny General Hospital in Pennsylvania), and applied this expertise for 17 years in the Neurosurgery Department at MetroHealth Medical Center, at the time Cleveland’s only Level One trauma hospital. He pioneered minimal access spine surgery in the 1990s, and has worked closely with a major reconstructive orthopedic spine surgery center.

Today, Dr. Anderson’s practice is focused on the spine.

“I use my years of experience, my diligence at staying current in my field, and my relationships with many other spine surgeons to offer my patients the best options for their condition,” he says.

Dr. Anderson strives to treat every patient as if they were family. He collaborates with other physicians in the community to ensure that their patients receive timely evaluation and treatment, and when necessary, are triaged to University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

Patient Experience Reviews

4.8 out of 5
- based on 120 Ratings
(5)
2/2/2025

Dr. Anderson is the best!

(5)
2/2/2025

Dr. Anderson what a great person and very caring, couldn't ask for a better doctor

(5)
2/2/2025

All good

(5)
2/2/2025

Dr Anderson and his staff were great. I would recommend them to anyone.

(5)
2/2/2025

Very good experience. Totally professional

(5)
2/2/2025

Was my first visit with this provider. He seemed to really care about my issues and listened to my concerns and and gave his advice/recommendations.

(5)
2/2/2025

Dr Anderson is very knowledgeable. He listens with concern.

(5)
1/3/2025

Love Dr Anderson and his staff !

(5)
1/3/2025

Dr. Anderson is truly interested in the welfare of his patients. He extends every courtesy in listening to your questions and concerns. He is one of the most conscientious physicians I know.

(5)
1/3/2025

He was knowledgeable. *** During our follow up appt. I began to understand more, he put me at ease and now have full confidence in him.

(5)
1/3/2025

Dr.Anderson is an excellent doctor, I'm going to miss him. He told me he is retiring and he will definitely be missed.

(5)
12/3/2024

Dr Anderson was very professional, went over all my scans and explained everything in terms I understood.

(5)
12/3/2024

Always is very precise and makes sure I understand the situation. Easy to talk to and understand. Always takes the time needed to cover all issues.

(5)
12/3/2024

Dr. Anderson and staff are AMAZING. They are very thorough, kind and caring. I felt very comfortable with everyone and would highly recommend them to anyone who needs a neurosurgeon.

(5)
12/3/2024

Loved Dr Anderson! He was very knowledgeable and kind to me and explained everything in a way I could easily understand. I appreciated that.

(5)
12/3/2024

Very thorough and attentive and compassionate.

(5)
12/3/2024

Dr.Anderson was very concerned and thorough in regard to my health-I felt safe and confident in his ability

(5)
12/3/2024

I love Dr Anderson and staff

(5)
11/1/2024

All good !!

(5)
11/1/2024

Very good

(5)
11/1/2024

I have comlete confidence in Dr Anderson and his staff

(5)
11/1/2024

Dr. Anderson was very pleasant and compassionate with me. Took his time to go over all of the scans and explained them to me along with his opinion as to what his thought were on why I was have issues.

(5)
10/1/2024

I had an excellent visit with Doctor Anderson and his staff.

(5)
10/1/2024

I have referred several friends to Dr Anderson. He is an excellent physician.

(5)
10/1/2024

Excellent doctor and a great staff.

(5)
10/1/2024

Dr. Anderson and his staff are exceptional and I would highly recommend them. They are kind, compassionate, attentive, and thorough.

(5)
9/1/2024

The young lady with long brown hair sitting at the front desk did not like her job!!!!!!

(5)
8/1/2024

Dr Anderson is a 10 plus when it comes to physicians and his level of respect for the patient. These days, patients rarely find a doctor who is genuinely and sincerely caring. He doesn't sugarcoat but speaks frankly and honestly. Very welcome this day and age!

(5)
7/1/2024

Dr. Anderson & staff were polite, efficient and took the time to sit and review my medical issues and made appropriate recommendations.

(5)
7/1/2024

Great experience

(5)
7/1/2024

Nurse was exceptional with explanations and my overall health

(5)
6/1/2024

Dr Andersen made a wonderful first impression. I had a trust level with him almost immediately. I would highly recommend him to friends, family and even strangers. His confident and professional demeanor complimented his friendly doctor/patient relationship. His nurse Laura was also exceptional.

(5)
6/1/2024

Spent a full hour with the actual surgeon. Explained the pros and cons of surgery and then put ME in the driver's seat with the information. Loved the approach and thoroughness!

(5)
6/1/2024

First visit with Dr. Anderson. I have respect and gratitude for him being my doctor.

(5)
6/1/2024

Very good going to do a serious operation on my neck.

(5)
5/2/2024

My visit was a good experience and I would definitely recommend Dr. Anderson

(5)
5/1/2024

Dr Anderson is a trusted professional

(5)
5/1/2024

Had good experience. I may have follow up questions I failed to ask. Communication after visit with follow up questions would be desired.

(5)
5/1/2024

I received excellent care

(5)
4/1/2024

Very good

(5)
4/1/2024

Dr. James Anderson Is a very intelligent, empathetic, and caring doctor. He is very thorough and takes the time to explain medical information so that the patient understands easily. I would highly recommend him if you are experiencing back problems.

Industry Relationships

University Hospitals is committed to transparency in our interactions with industry partners, such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies. At UH, we disclose practitioner and their family members’ ownership and intellectual property rights that are or in the process of being commercialized. In addition, we disclose payments to employed practitioners of $5,000 or more from companies with which the practitioners interact as part of their professional activities. These practitioner-industry relationships assist in developing new drugs, devices and therapies and in providing medical education aimed at improving quality of care and enhancing clinical outcomes. At the same time, UH understands that these relationships may create a conflict of interest. In providing this information, UH desires to assist patients in talking with their practitioners about industry relationships and how those relationships may impact their medical care.

UH practitioners seek advance approval for certain new industry relationships. In addition, practitioners report their industry relationships and activities, as well as those of their immediate family members, to the UH Office of Outside Interests annually. We review these reports and implement management plans, as appropriate, to address conflicts of interest that may arise in connection with medical research, clinical care and purchasing decisions.

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As of December 31, 2016, James Anderson did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.