Dr. James Willis

Dr. Willis specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery. He completed a fellowship in Hand Surgery at the University of Louisville, his internship at Sinai Hospital of Detroit, and his residencies in general surgery and orthopaedic surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He received his M.D. degree from the University of Michigan. He has been certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Hand Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Willis is an active member in the community of physicians who mentor future generations of orthopaedic surgeons. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the College of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati. He is the Founder and Director of the Hand Clinic at the Children's Hospital Medical Center and the Director of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Jewish Hospital.

He serves on the Joint Restoration Team, the Surgery Advisory Committee, and the Multi-Specialty Task Force at the Jewish Hospital.

Dr. Willis has been a presenter on the topic of hand surgery for numerous organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, the North American Medical and Dental Association, the Midwest Trauma Society, the Clinical Orthopaedic Society, and the American academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

He is a member of many professional organizations including - the Cincinnati Orthopaedic Society, of which he is a past president.

What His Patients Are Saying about Dr. Willis:

"He is the most kind and understanding doctor. He diagnosed my problem immediately and provided relief to me."

"Dr. Willis has been a great help with all of my orthopaedic problems."