James Ware, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
4851 E. Pickard Street, Suites 2500 & 2700
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Directions
4.9 out of 5
427 verified ratings
3 Locations
MyMichigan Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: Mt. Pleasant
4851 E. Pickard Street, Suite 2500
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
427 Ratings, 248 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
AI Overview
Patients overwhelmingly praise Dr. Ware for his surgical skill, compassion, and clear communication. Many highlight successful hip and knee procedures, effective injections, and long-term care that restored mobility. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, professional, and helpful. A few comments note scheduling difficulty and occasional paperwork/fax issues. Overall sentiment is highly positive with trust in his expertise and strong willingness to recommend him for orthopedic needs.
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Sep 28, 2026
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Great place, and did a great job on my knees
Sep 25, 2026
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Great doctor!!
Sep 22, 2026
Dr.Ware listened to my concerns and answered my questions. Took over my case after someone else did my ortho surgery. I’m very happy with the care that I received from Dr. Ware.
Sep 22, 2026
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I would be very happy to have Dr. Ware take care of my family. He did post-op follow up care for me.I had ortho surgery at another hospital, due to an accident, I feel that Dr. Ware took very good care of me as if he did the original surgery.
Sep 20, 2026
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Great staff! The best. Great Doctor. I will continue my journey with them.
Sep 19, 2026
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Excellent surgeon with a very caring staff
Sep 18, 2026
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Very understanding friendly and caring.
Sep 18, 2026
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I would recommend Dr Ware he did a wonderful job on my knee
Sep 17, 2026
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Definitely great service
Sep 15, 2026
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Dr. Ware is a caring compassionate doctor whom is thorough and professional. He cares about his patients and talks to you not at you.i have already and will continue to recommend him to other people.
Sep 12, 2026
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Dr. Ware and staff are outstanding. I have nothing but praise for Dr. Ware. He is definitely among the best doctors in your system.
Sep 12, 2026
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Good
Sep 12, 2026
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I feel he was concerned about my problems and tried to find a solution
Sep 12, 2026
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Everything went goid
Sep 11, 2026
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You can tell the doctor and staff care about what they're doing,even though they are extremely busy they still seem to smile and get things done if only the rest of life could work like that
Sep 10, 2026
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Very professional and thorough
Sep 10, 2026
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Dr. Ware is fantastic. Love his bed-side manner; he listens and takes time to explain things.
Sep 9, 2026
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Doctor Ware is a very good surgeon. And very personable, Doctor. I appreciate that because not all doctors are personable. And his staff was very good.
Sep 8, 2026
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Dr.Ware is an excellent otho doctor. I know he specializes in knee and hip so I thrust him when searching for a shoulder orthopedic doctor.
Sep 5, 2026
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Dr Ware and his entire staff have ALWAYS gone above and beyond any and EVERY time I have called with questions or been in the office. They make me feel comfortable and make sure I understand what is going on with my issue and make sure I understand how to move forward with any treatment and followup apps. I am so grateful to have become a patient for the office for the past 6 years.
Sep 5, 2026
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Thanks
Sep 5, 2026
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Totally recommend
Sep 5, 2026
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Very relaxed and informative
Sep 4, 2026
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Good experience
Aug 31, 2026
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His office people his nurses and Dr himself are there to help you thriu all your problems and get you healed and on your way. Great office
Aug 28, 2026
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Dr Ware is highly respected for his expertise and I am pleased to be his patient
Aug 28, 2026
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Understanding and truly care about your health and well being.
Aug 28, 2026
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I would recommend him
Aug 23, 2026
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Dr Ware was an excellent example of a physician with superior clinical skills matched incredibly by attention to myself as the patient being important co member of the team. Listened and talked WITH ME, not AT or DOWN to me!! Most impressive all around visit I’ve had at a medical appointment in a long time!
Aug 23, 2026
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Dr ware is an excellent surgeon.
Aug 22, 2026
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He’s a great dr - great staff!
Aug 22, 2026
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They are very friendly,and they listen to what you have to say.
Aug 22, 2026
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Thank you!!
Aug 22, 2026
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I would recommend to my whole family
Aug 21, 2026
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Great experience. Addressed all concerns and moved ahead with treatment.
Aug 21, 2026
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Excellent caring professionals
Aug 15, 2026
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Good to Dr Ware
Aug 15, 2026
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Dr ware is the best , his staff is great. would recomend him to everyone.
Aug 15, 2026
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He is a awesome Dr and everyone is very friendly and always have smiles on their faces
Aug 13, 2026
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Good to talk and ask questions and then answers to my satisfaction
Aug 7, 2026
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Liked his PA
Aug 6, 2026
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I have always been treated with the utmost respect at this office. Dr Ware and his staff are fantastic. I have recommended him to several friends that were looking for an ortho doc. Dr. Ware takes his time and listens to your concerns and answers any and all questions.
Aug 6, 2026
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A very good Doctor
Aug 5, 2026
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Easy to discuss my issues. He listens and seems very caring
Aug 4, 2026
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Excellent experience.
Aug 4, 2026
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Dr. Ware and staff are the best!
Aug 3, 2026
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I felt very comfortable with the care that I received from Dr. Ware. It was a post op surgery visit. With the surgery done at McLaren in Petoskey, Mi. It saved me a three hundred mile round trip post op visit.. Thank you so very much Dr. Ware.
Aug 1, 2026
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I found Dr. Ware and his staff very courteous finally attentive to my needs and very professional. I would recommend Dr. Ware to anyone.
Aug 1, 2026
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Great surgeon, very personable, answered all of my questions and took time to listen to my concerns.
Aug 1, 2026
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Dr Ware is very concerned about the reason you are there. He listens to what you have to say and comes up with a plan of action.