Smiling man with short hair wearing a navy suit, white shirt, and red striped tie against a gray background

OrthoSouth Welcomes Joint Replacement Specialist Dr. J. Ross Bailey to the Team

August 14, 2025

Memphis, TN - August 14, 2025 - OrthoSouth is proud to announce the addition of J. Ross Bailey, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction, to its team of expert providers. Dr. Bailey will begin seeing patients on August 14, 2025.

Dr. Bailey brings advanced expertise in both primary and complex revision joint replacement procedures, with a particular focus on the knee and hip. He has extensive training in minimally invasive surgical techniques and robotic surgery, and he is passionate about improving patient outcomes and restoring both motion and quality of life.

A native of the region, Dr. Bailey earned his medical degree from East Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine before completing his orthopedic surgery residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He then completed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

During residency, Dr. Bailey received multiple teaching awards and engaged in orthopedic research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals such as Arthroplasty Today, Hand, and the Journal of Hand Surgery. He is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and the Tennessee Medical Association.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Bailey enjoys golf, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife and two children.

Patients can now schedule appointments with Dr. Bailey at OrthoSouth by calling the main appointment line at 901-641-3000 or visiting orthosouth.org and selecting Book Now.

About OrthoSouth:

At OrthoSouth, our goal is to be the best orthopedic practice in the United States, measured by the patient experience. Access, convenience, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere are hallmarks of OrthoSouth's services, which include general, sports medicine, pain and spine care, and subspecialty orthopedics; 8 community-based clinics, 10 physical therapy centers, and 2 outpatient surgery centers; evening hours, early appointment availability, walk-in availability, urgent orthopedic care, Saturday clinic hours, and more. Visit https://orthosouth.org to learn more or to book your appointment online today.

Media Contact:

Melissa Kandel

Director of Marketing

Mobile: 251-752-7913