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J. Ross Bailey, MD

Dr. J. Ross Bailey is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction. He completed his fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Jackson, Mississippi in 2025.

Dr. Bailey earned his medical degree from East Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. During residency, he received multiple teaching awards and was actively involved in research, publishing in journals such as Arthroplasty Today, Hand, and the Journal of Hand Surgery.

His clinical interests include joint replacement, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and improving outcomes in hip and knee reconstruction. Dr. Bailey is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and the Tennessee Medical Association.

In his free time, he enjoys fly fishing, golf, carpentry, and spending time outdoors.

FELLOWSHIP

Adult Reconstruction, Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center - Jackson, MS

EDUCATION

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Medical School: East Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine - Chattanooga, TN

Residency: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
  • Tennessee Medical Association (TMA)