James Voos, MD
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Specialty: Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Shoulder Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Primary Location: 960 Clague Rd (15 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH Cleveland Westlake Health Center (15 mi.)
960 Clague Rd
Ste 3110
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-2460
UH Cleveland Medical Center Bolwell (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
Bolwell 5th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-2273
UH Ahuja Risman Pavilion (5 mi.)
1000 Auburn Dr
Ste 200
Beachwood, OH 44122
440-743-8139
UH Beachwood Medical Center (6 mi.)
25501 Chagrin Blvd
Ste 200
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-844-2273
Biography: James Voos, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Head Team Physician, Cleveland Browns, University Hospitals
- Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
- Jack and Mary Herrick Distinguished Chair in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University Hospitals
Certifications & Memberships
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
Fellowship | Sports Medicine - Orthopaedic
Sports Medicine - Orthopaedic - Hospital For Special Surgery (2009 - 2010)
Internship | General Surgery
General Surgery - New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center (2004 - 2005)
Residency | Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hospital For Special Surgery (2004 - 2009)
Medical Education
The University Of Kansas School Of Medicine (2004)
Undergraduate
Drake University (2000)
About
- Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
- Jack and Mary Herrick Distinguished Chair, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Charles H. Herndon Professorship and Chair
- Medical Director, Cleveland Ballet
James Voos, MD, is a nationally renowned expert in the care of athletes and active patients of all ages, from adolescence to adult. Specializing in sports-related injuries of the knee, shoulder and elbow, he performs a high volume of knee ACL reconstructions including revision and multi-ligament surgeries in addition to shoulder and elbow arthroscopy. Dr. Voos is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine and has obtained the subspecialty Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in sports medicine.
Dr. Voos currently serves as Chairman of the Orthopedics Departments at University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University, which includes overseeing their renowned orthopedic training programs and research divisions.
Prior to serving as Chairman, Dr. Voos successfully launched and integrated the multispecialty University Hospitals Sports Medicine Institute serving as Division Chief of Sports Medicine and Medical Director to care for over 50 Northeast Ohio professional, collegiate, youth and club organizations.
In addition to serving as the head team physician for the Cleveland Browns and Medical Director for the Cleveland Ballet, Dr. Voos is also the lead orthopedic surgeon for Oberlin College and area high schools. He has been elected to the American Association of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Ohio Council of Delegates and STOP Sports Injuries Committee and also serves on the prestigious NFL Musculoskeletal Injury Committee.
Dr. Voos has been selected as a Cleveland Magazine Top Doctor for four consecutive years, and was a Crain’s Business Magazine Who to Watch in Healthcare honoree in 2016. In 2014, he was a recipient of Ingram’s Magazine Kansas City 40 under 40 recognition. He was also recognized by the prestigious Healthnetwork Foundation as a 2018 Physician Service Award recipient.
Dr. Voos earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas where he was elected president of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He went on to complete an orthopedic surgery residency and sports medicine fellowship at the U.S. News & World Report #1 ranked Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. While in New York, he served as assistant team physician for the New York Giants and WNBA New York Liberty. Previously, he was a team physician for the Kansas City Chiefs and head physician for the Kansas City Ballet.
Dr. Voos has published over 100 scientific papers and book chapters on topics such as ACL reconstruction, shoulder instability, Tommy John surgery and hip arthroscopy and has obtained FDA approval for a study to treat early arthritis and cartilage injuries using stem cells. He has a passion for advancing the safety and education of athletes with additional expertise in the use of wearable technology, injury prevention and sports performance.
In his free time, Dr. Voos enjoys volunteering on the sidelines of local high schools and spending time with his three children and wife, Kristin Voos, MD, a neonatologist at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.
Selected Publications and Chapters
Knapik DM, Voos JE. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Skeletally Immature Patients: A Meta-analysis Comparing Repair Versus Reconstruction Techniques. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Apr 10.
Knapik DM, Kolaczko JG, Gillespie RJ, Salata MJ, Voos JE. Complications and Return to Activity After Arthroscopic Repair of Isolated Type II SLAP Lesions: A Systematic Review Comparing Knotted Versus Knotless Suture Anchors. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Apr 20;8(4):2325967120911361. eCollection 2020 Apr. Review.
Knapik DM, Rizzone KH, Voos JE. Timing and Reasons Behind Single-Sport Specialization in Soccer: A Survey of 64 Major League Soccer Athletes. Sports Health. 2020 Apr 14:1941738120911373.
Su CA, Knapik DM, Trivedi NN, Megerian MF, Salata MJ, Voos JE. Femoral Interference Screw Fixation in ACL Reconstruction Using Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Grafts. JBJS Rev. 2020 Jan;8(1):e0066.
Li R, Kling S, Salata M, Sheehan J, Cupp S, Voos JE. Wearable Performance Devices in Sports Medicine. Sports Health. 2016 Jan;8(1):74-8.
McCarthy M, Voos JE, Nguyen J, Callahan L, Hannafin J. Injury Patterns in Female Basketball Players Entering the WNBA Combine. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2013 Mar;41(3):645-51.
Knapik DM, Gebhart JJ, Sheehan J, Tanenbaum JE, Salata MJ, Voos JE. Recurrent Labral Tearing on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Is Not Predictive of Diminished Participation Among National Football League Athletes. Arthroscopy. 2018 Jan;34(1):66-72.
Kim C, Sivasundaram L, Trivedi M, Gilmore A, Gillespie RJ, Salata MJ, Liu RW, Voos JE. A 46-year Analysis of Gender Trends in Academic Authorship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. J Am Acad Orthop Surg.2019 Mar 28.
Voos JE. Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction. Graft Choices and Harvesting Techniques. Elbow Collateral Ulnar Ligament Injury: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment. Dines JS Altchek DW, Andrews J (eds). New York: Lippincott. 2015.
Voos JE and Knapik D. Shoulder Instability in Adolescents. Sports Medicine in the Pediatric Office. 2nd Edition. Metzel J (editor). American Academy of Pediatrics. 2018.
Voos JE, Maak T, Williams RJ, Wickiewicz TL. Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Insall & Scott The Knee, 5th edition. Elsevier. 2011.
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Dr. Voos and staff outstanding. ***
I had a great experience visiting Dr. Voos and team!
Best visit I've ever had
No one better than Dr. Voos.
Dr. Voos is awesome. I am a Division 1 swimmer and had an injury. He got me in immediately and took great care of me. He also explained everything to me about my surgery.
Everything about my experience was great. I felt there was a clear and accurate diagnosis, it was explained well and treatments options were given and considered. I feel confident with the approach to treat my situation. I traveled 3 hours for treatment at your facility with this doctor... And every mile is worth it. Thank you for the outstanding care!
I have been to many doctors for my knee/ACL and I can confidently say that Dr. Voos and his whole team were the best. The way I was respect as well as the way my goal of returning to college track was respect made this feel like the right doctor for my knee issue. He talked through everything and explained everything greatly. I am so glad I found Dr. Voos. As well everyone at UH from time we arrived to left was so helpful and friendly! Great all around experience!!
Dr. Voos was kind and showed concern for my wellbeing. He was conservative and used the least invasive method treating my injury.
Dr. Voos was absolutely incredible! He spoke with care and confidence. Looked me in my eyes as he explained my procedure and spoke at my level. Never dumbing down information, but also not using large medical terms where I couldn't follow what he was saying. Absolutely incredible experience from a surgeon. Every surgeon should study Dr. Voos bed side manner. It's Top Notch.
Dr. Voos is amazing, he took time with me and made me feel important and cared for. He took the time to detail the procedure I was having and offered some good laughs throughout this scary process. He's an amazing doctor that I love to tell people about.
The appointment went well and the doctor and staff were respectful and knowledgeable. My only concern is that the medical assistant told me they would send an e-mail with any information about work restrictions which I did not receive.
Dr. Voos and his support staff operated like a well-oiled machine. I switched care from *** and I'm glad I did
Overall great experience with Dr. Voos and his team of PA's in the room. ***
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As of December 31, 2016, James Voos did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.