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Dr. Donald Ames, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Donald Ames, MD
4.0 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Donald Ames, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Kettering, OH.
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Dr. Donald Ames, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 65
Kettering, OH
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Donald Ames, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Kettering, OH.

About

Dr. Donald Ames, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Kettering, OH and has 40 years experience. They graduated from Wayne State University in 1984 and completed a residency at Northwest University.They currently practice at Kettering Health Medical Group Far Oaks Orthopedists - Main Campus and are affiliated with Kettering Health Main Campus, Kettering Health Dayton, Kettering Health Miamisburg and Miami Valley Hospital. Dr. Ames has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ames received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ames is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Compare with other Orthopedic Surgery Specialists

Compare Dr. Ames with our nearby Orthopedic Surgery Specialists at Miami Valley Hospital South
These providers are on the medical staff of Miami Valley Hospital South
These providers are on the medical staff of Miami Valley Hospital South.
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Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Tendinitis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Tendonitis
Arthrocentesis
Gait Abnormality
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Elbow Bursitis
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Sprain
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
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    Beech Street (Multiplan) POS
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  • Cigna POS
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  • Delta Insurance POS
  • Direct Care America/Primary Health Services (DCA/PHS) HMO
    Direct Care America/Primary Health Services (DCA/PHS) POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) EPO
  • Flora Midwest (PPOM) PPO
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  • Tricare
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  • Direct Care POS
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  • Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH)
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  • Medicaid
  • Mt. Carmel Behavioral Healthcare POS
    Mt. Carmel Behavioral Healthcare PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Nationwide EPO
    Nationwide PPO
  • Ohio Health Choice PPO
  • PHCS EPO
  • Ryan White HMO
    Ryan White PPO
  • Superior Dental Care POS
  • United Concordia POS
  • United Behavioral Health PPO
    United Healthcare POS
  • Value Options POS
    Value Options PPO
  • Worker's Compensation WC

Locations

  1. 1 Kettering Health Medical Group Far Oaks Orthopedists - Main Campus
    3737 Southern Blvd Ste 2100, Kettering, OH 45429

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Based on 16 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Care Philosophy
  • Dr Donald Ames is a member of the Dayton Orthopedic Society and the Ohio Orthopedic Society and is an active fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is an assistant clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at Wright State University School of Medicine and a team physician for the Dayton Dragons. Dr Ames is on the staff at Kettering Health Main Campus, where he was the Chief of Orthopedics from 1993 to 2008.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Donald Ames, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Kettering, OH and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1984. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wayne State University
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Mt Carmel Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Northwest University
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Donald Ames, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ames' profile.

Dr. Ames frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Donald Ames, MD is affiliated with Kettering Health Main Campus, Kettering Health Dayton, Kettering Health Miamisburg and Miami Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Donald Ames, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kettering Health Main Campus

    3535 Southern Blvd, Kettering, OH

  • Kettering Health Dayton

    405 W Grand Ave, Dayton, OH

  • Kettering Health Miamisburg

    4000 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Miamisburg, OH

  • Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, Dayton, OH