James Ware, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery

4851 E. Pickard Street, Suite 2500

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Directions

(989) 463-2333

4.9 out of 5

523 verified ratings

3 Locations


MyMichigan Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: Alma

315 E. Warwick Drive, Suite A & B

Alma, MI 48801

(989) 463-2333 Directions


MyMichigan Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: Clare

602 Beech Street, Suite 1200

Clare, MI 48617

(989) 802-5080 Directions


MyMichigan Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: Mt. Pleasant

4851 E. Pickard Street, Suite 2500

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

(989) 463-2333 Directions

523 Ratings, 292 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.
Aug 3, 2025
He was very professional and he is giving me the necessary procedure to elemanate my problem.

Jul 28, 2025
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If they needed orthopedic care, Dr James Ware is the only office I would recommend

Jul 28, 2025
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I highly recommend him

Jul 26, 2025
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Great Doctor

Jul 23, 2025
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Dr Ware was easy to talk with. To the point and didn’t tell me I was just old!

Jul 22, 2025
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Very professional yet approachable.

Jul 21, 2025
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the staff was friendly and helpful. Dr. Ware was timely, kind and gave me information appropriate to my care.

Jul 20, 2025
Excellent Dr. And I'm All fixed up with a New Right Hip... It's Been 6 months now and I'm feeling totally Better than Normal!! Followed all Instructions after Surgery, the only one I Messed up on was I stopped My RX pain meds after 6 days. WAY too soon...But come right back feeling Great and Rebuilding.

Jul 20, 2025
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I Would say...Absolutely Excellent Dr. And Staff, Ive Dealt with Some through the Year's that Were Terrible and I'm So Happy I Don't have to be Afraid and Worried with Dr. Ware. I'm all Healed up and Feeling Great again!!

Jul 20, 2025
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To go to doctor ware he has always done right by me very good doctor

Jul 18, 2025
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The office staff was very efficient and friendly. Dr Ware was very respectable and knowledgeable. This was my first visit with him as an opinion of an ortho doctor. Although he could not really help me, he did make suggestions and offer help later if needed.

Jul 18, 2025
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Recommend Dr. Ware to anyone that needs his help

Jul 14, 2025
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didn't pressure me years ago when issue wasn't that bad to have surgery. I decided when I need surgery.

Jul 12, 2025
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I was pleased with the care. Staff were knowledgeable and pleasant.

Jul 12, 2025
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Very friendly and helpful

Jul 11, 2025
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Dr Ware is the best in our area

Jul 11, 2025
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Awesome doc ... cares about your issue and he and his staff will make it happen to take care of it Only down fall is that he is only at the Clare Offic once a month. There is not enough Dr. Wares ... lol

Jun 30, 2025
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I would recommend anyone to use this service

Jun 28, 2025
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I would easily tell someone that Dr. Ware is the doctor for you

Jun 28, 2025
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Would recommend

Jun 28, 2025
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I would say that Dr. Ware is a good and friendly doctor. I'm glad I went to him for me knee.

Jun 28, 2025
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Dr. Ware listened to me and I felt that he genuinely cared about my heath issues.

Jun 27, 2025
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My appointment was on time Dr. Ware was friendly and knowledgeable. Took his time answered all my questions (and I had alot) the staff was amazing!

Jun 21, 2025
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Great doctor !

Jun 21, 2025
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Dr Ware and staff Chad, and Nurse are very knowledgeable and professional! Understood my condition and set clear AiC goal for Surgery.

Jun 19, 2025
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Great doctor. Has helped me greatly with hip replacement. Now working on knee issues but very helpful and feeling better.

Jun 18, 2025
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I would recommend him to anyone needing an orthopedist

Jun 16, 2025
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My husband and I have both received excellent care

Jun 14, 2025
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DR WARE is a excellent physician and surgeon. He his knowledgeable. DR. Ware listens, and is willing to repeat what he just told you.

Jun 13, 2025
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My very first visit to Dr. Ware's clinic was an amazing experience! Every single member of his staff was friendly and efficient, and it seemed important to each of them that I felt welcomed and cared for.

Jun 12, 2025
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Dr Ware and staff was polite and took excellent care of my needs

Jun 7, 2025
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Great Surgeon and his staff are wonderful.

Jun 6, 2025
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Excellent

Jun 5, 2025
He is an awesome doctor. He also has great bed side matters very caring doctor. I would come back to see him and highly recommend him. Keep up the amazing work that you do doctor. I was about to just give up on trying to fix my problem. I thought I was doom. But he’s going to give me my life back and there is hope for my future. Thank you doctor.

Jun 5, 2025
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That he is a great doctor and his staff is excellent. I would recommend him to anyone.

Jun 4, 2025
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Good so far

Jun 3, 2025
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Good place

Jun 2, 2025
I feel very positive about Dr. Ware as a surgeon. Thank you

Jun 2, 2025
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It was my first appointment with Dr Ware. I felt very positive about the information that he and his staff provided.

May 30, 2025
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Excellent care

May 30, 2025
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Highly recommend

May 30, 2025
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Really nice, concerned, easy to talk to, put me at ease.

May 30, 2025
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I just had my first appointment with Dr. Ware this week. I was so impressed that I received a phone call shortly after my injury to ask if I needed anything prior to my appointment. I found the staff very personable and caring then, and during my appointment.

May 30, 2025
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The staff and physician are very kind and professional and I felt heard.

May 29, 2025
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Hard to believe you could have a Great experience getting Surgery, but it was.

May 27, 2025
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I liked him when I had shoulder surgery and confident he will do good

May 26, 2025
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Good experience

May 25, 2025
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Best Doctor to go see

May 24, 2025
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
That if you have a orthopedic issue to go see doctor Ware

May 23, 2025
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Excellent surgeon, really listens to all your needs.