

Dr. Donald Ames, MD
Dr. Donald Ames, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Dayton, OH and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Kettering Health Main Campus and Kettering Health Dayton. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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3737 Southern Blvd Ste 2100 Dayton, OH 45429Make an Appointment
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Ames is affiliated with Kettering Health Main Campus Kettering, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital

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Dr. Ames' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ames
4.0
5 Star | 69% | 69% |
4 Star | 6% | 6% |
3 Star | 0% | 0% |
2 Star | 6% | 6% |
1 Star | 19% | 19% |
Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Ames to family and friends is 4 out of 5
About Me
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Dr Donald Ames is a member of the Dayton Orthopedic Society and the Ohio Orthopedic Society and is an active fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is an assistant clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at Wright State University...read morebiography
Dr. Donald Ames is a member of the Dayton Orthopedic Society and the Ohio Orthopedic Society and is an active fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.He isOrthopedic Surgery
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Northwest University
Residency HospitalMt Carmel Mercy Hospital And Medical Center
Internship HospitalWayne State University
Medical School, 1984
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 12
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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