New Board Certified Shoulder Specialist in Arlington Heights, IL

Dr. John P. Ross MD is a Shoulder Specialist new to Northwest Orthopedic Surgery in Arlington Heights seeking patients who require his advanced expertise in the area of shoulder replacement (arthroplasty). As of Sept 2023, he has successfully completed the ABOS board certification process and eager to help patients who require his advanced level of expertise. Appointments are available now at (847) 870 4200. 

Dr. Ross grew up locally in Barrington, IL and is a graduate of Barrington High School. He attended college at Emory University where he received a B.S. in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and graduated with honors. He was successful as a student athlete on the Emory Men’s Golf Team, competing yearly in the Men’s Golf NCAA championships. He returned to Chicago to complete medical school at Rush University where he was ranked in the top 10% of his class, graduating with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He attended the University of Connecticut for his Orthopedic Surgery residency and completed a fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow surgery at Florida Orthopedic institute, a top fellowship for shoulder and elbow arthroplasty. While there, he trained under Dr. Mark Frankle, president of the American Shoulder and Elbow Society, known for his expertise and innovation in the field of Shoulder Arthroplasty. Dr. Ross is proud to return to his home community and provide exceptional care as well-trained local shoulder and elbow specialist. He practices general orthopedic surgery with an emphasis on complex shoulder and elbow problems.

Dr. Ross has contributed to the orthopedic literature authoring several published studies and book chapters. Most recently, he was published in the Journal Shoulder and Elbow Surgery reporting on early results of minimally invasive subscapularis sparing total shoulder replacement technique.

In addition to complex shoulder and elbow issues, he routinely treats a wide variety of general orthopedic conditions, takes orthopedic trauma call at NCH, and routinely performs a wide variety of surgeries to all parts of the extremities both upper and lower.

Appointments open and generally available same or next day with minimal wait times. Call today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ross: (847) 870 4200.