PORTLAND, Ore. - s4story -- ROC is proud to announce that James Ballard, M.D. has been named a Portland Monthly Top Doctor for 2026 in Orthopedics. This peer-selected recognition highlights Dr. Ballard's leadership in joint replacement surgery and underscores ROC's reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care across the region.

Dr. Ballard is nationally recognized for his expertise in outpatient hip and knee replacement, and is an international educator, training orthopedic surgeons around the world in advanced joint replacement techniques. He was the first surgeon in the Pacific Northwest to perform an outpatient total joint replacement, a milestone that allows patients to recover more comfortably at home, while achieving excellent clinical outcomes.

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Since then, Dr. Ballard has performed more than 1,000 robotic-assisted knee replacements, leveraging advanced technology to enhance surgical precision, optimize implant positioning, and tailor long-term results to each patient's anatomy and goals.

"My work at ROC has always been focused on putting patients first," said Dr. Ballard. "This recognition reflects our shared commitment to innovation, exceptional care, and an experience designed around each patient's needs. By combining advanced techniques with thoughtful, individualized treatment, our goal is to help patients return to what they love with confidence. I am proud to be part of a team that continually raises the standard for orthopedic care, and I am honored to be recognized."

Dr. Ballard prioritizes accurate diagnosis, clear communication, and individualized treatment plans, ensuring patients understand their options and feel supported at every step of their care journey.

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For more than 22 years, Portland Monthly has published its annual list of Top Doctors, recognizing physicians and healthcare providers throughout the Portland area who are nominated and selected by their peers for excellence in their field and dedication to patient care.

Dr. Ballard is currently accepting new patients and provides leading-edge orthopedic care designed to restore function, reduce pain, and get back to what they love.

To learn more about Dr. Ballard or to schedule an appointment, please click here.

To see the full list of Portland Monthly's Top Medical Doctors 2026, please click here.

About ROC

With three locations in Clackamas and Washington County Oregon, ROC is an independent practice led by board-certified orthopedic surgeons. The multidisciplinary care team is dedicated to diagnosing and treating the widest range of orthopedic cases with care and expertise, providing surgical and non-operative orthopedic care to help patients return to an active lifestyle. To learn more visit www.rocpdx.com.