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Dr. Ron James, MD

Dr. Ron James, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Ron James, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Sacramento, CA. Dr. James has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Hip & Pelvic Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy General Hospital and Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

75 Scripps Dr Sacramento, CA 95825
Telehealth available

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Dr. James' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. James

3.7

43 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Teri – Dec 27, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Frustrated Patient out of Patience – May 11, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 16, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jan 28, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
5 people found this helpful
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Darrell Murphy, Ca – Oct 04, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
21 people found this helpful
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Sacramento, CA – Jun 26, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Treece in Williams, CA – May 25, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Linda Carthen in CA, CA – Feb 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
5 people found this helpful
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Ryan Randolph in Acampo – Jul 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Stephen Billiter in Sacramento, CA – Jul 20, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sveta in Fair Oaks, CA – May 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
8 people found this helpful
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Mar 31, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Elisa E in Folsom, CA – Dec 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Brenda in W. Sacramento , CA – Oct 28, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Tracy in Sacramento, CA – Aug 16, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
20 people found this helpful
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frank yanni in Sacramento, CA – Jul 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Kathrine Bennett in Grass Valley, CA – Jul 10, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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David Peterson in Sacramento, CA – Dec 19, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

I prefer personal and professional care. I believe in personal responsibility and empowering the patient to be involved in her or her own recovery.

biography

Dr. Ron James is co-founder of Northern California Orthopaedic Associates and is a Board Certified Fellowship Trained Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon. He received his undergraduate education from Stanford University where he received a Bachelor...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Stanford University

    Medical School
  • University Of California At San Diego

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • Uc Davis Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • Uc Davis Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • English

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Sutter River City Surgery Center75 Scripps Dr Sacramento, CA 95825
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

S. Kwon Lee MD Inc.7807 Laguna Blvd Ste 480 Elk Grove, CA 95758
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
George O. Rice M.D. Inc.1061 E Main St Ste 201 Grass Valley, CA 95945
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital155 Glasson Way Grass Valley, CA 95945
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy General Hospital

    4001 J St
    Sacramento, CA 95819
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

    2825 Capitol Ave
    Sacramento, CA 95816
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sutter Amador Hospital

    200 Mission Blvd
    Jackson, CA 95642

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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