Baptist Health Cardiothoracic Surgery Boca Raton

James Ross, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. Dr. Ross specializes in sports medicine and joint preservation surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Ross is one of the few orthopedic surgeons to have been awarded a Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He currently serves as the team physician for Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, and the Florida Panthers. Dr. Ross is a member of the ANCHOR Research Group and the recipient of the International Society of Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA) Trainee Research Award. Dr. Ross is passionate about helping patients regain their quality of life and strives to put himself in their shoes when providing treatment recommendations. He encourages non-operative treatment when possible as a first-line therapy. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Ross enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, boating, dancing and listening to music.

Anthony Miniaci, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and shoulder and knee surgery with Baptist Health. He is also the deputy chief medical executive of Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. As the son of Italian immigrants to Canada, Dr. Miniaci is fluent in English and Italian.He has produced many internationally recognized scientific papers, patents and presentations with a vast career in orthopedic research and development. Dr. Miniaci’s patented technology offers patients a less invasive shoulder surgery using industry-leading hardware uniquely designed for the complex shoulder joint. At Baptist Health, he leads a team of surgeons actively involved in clinical research to improve patient outcomes worldwide.From 2003-2022, Dr. Miniaci worked for Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Sports Health in Cleveland, OH and Cleveland Clinic’s Sports Medicine Clinic in Toronto, Canada. He was also an orthopedic surgery professor at the University of Toronto and Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Miniaci has treated high-profile Olympic and professional athletes throughout his career, including players from the National Hockey League, the National Football League and Major League Baseball. He served as the head team physician for the Cleveland Browns and as an orthopedic consultant to the Toronto Blue Jays. He continues to treat athletes as a sports medicine specialist and surgeon for Baptist Health.Dr. Miniaci has also served on many boards, committees and societies. As chairperson of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Foundation, Dr. Miniaci led the creation of the National Shoulder and Elbow Health Week, which improves shoulder care for patients throughout North America. He has received many awards, including the 2022 Alumni of Distinction award. This award is a peer-nominated honor given to distinguished alumni from his medical school alma mater, the University of Western Ontario, a large research university.Dr. Miniaci’s care philosophy centers on thorough communication with patients, their families and their provider team. He listens intently and discusses conditions in detail, helping patients feel heard and confident in their decision. Like many grandparents, Dr. Miniaci enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, especially on the beautiful Canadian coast. He also enjoys golf but admits his surgical skills are far better than his golf skills.

Andrew Ross, M.D., is a board-certified colorectal surgeon at Baptist Health, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the colon, rectum and intestines, as well as robotic and minimally invasive surgery. He is fluent in English and Italian. After earning his medical degree from the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, Dr. Ross completed his general surgery residency at North Shore University Hospital and served as chief resident. Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Ross completed a colorectal surgery fellowship at Rutgers University Robert Woods Johnson Medical School. He is also an associate professor of surgery at the Florida Atlantic University School of Medicine. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, he currently serves as chair for Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s quality committee, a member of the hospital’s surgical leadership committee and the site director for Florida Atlantic University’s surgical residency program. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Ross excels at creating individualized care plans for his patients. He recognizes that he often meets people during the most difficult times in their lives and wants to help them navigate tough choices through innovative, compassionate care. In his free time, Dr. Ross enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.