James Voos, MD, is a nationally renowned expert in the care of athletes and active patients of all ages. Specializing in sports-related injuries of the knee, shoulder and elbow, he performs a high volume of knee ACL reconstructions, including revision and multi-ligament surgeries, in addition to shoulder and elbow arthroscopy. Dr. Voos has a passion for using his expertise in wearable technology, injury prevention and sports performance to advance the safety and education of athletes.
Dr. Voos is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine and has a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in sports medicine. His practice is dedicated to treating athletes from Pee Wee to Pro.
Dr. Voos currently serves as Chairman of the Orthopedics Departments at University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University, roles which include overseeing renowned orthopedic training programs and research divisions. Prior to serving as Chairman, Dr. Voos successfully launched and integrated the multispecialty University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute, serving as the institute’s Division Chief of Sports Medicine and Medical Director. UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine provides sports medicine care for over 80 Northeast Ohio professional, collegiate, youth and club organizations.
In addition to serving as the head team physician for the Cleveland Browns and Medical Director for the Cleveland Ballet, Dr. Voos is the lead orthopedic surgeon for a number of local colleges and area high schools. He was elected to the American Association of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Ohio Council of Delegates and STOP Sports Injuries Committee and served on the prestigious NFL Musculoskeletal Injury Committee. From 2024 to 2026, he served as President of the National Football League Physicians Society.
Cleveland Magazine has continuously selected Dr. Voos as one of its annual “Top Doctors.” In 2014, he was a recipient of Ingram’s Magazine’s “40 Under Forty” recognition. In 2016, Crain’s Cleveland Business named Dr. Voos as a “Who to Watch in Healthcare” honoree. The prestigious Healthnetwork Foundation has recognized him multiple times as a recipient of the Physician Service Award. In 2024, Becker's Spine Review listed Dr. Voos as one of the five “Sports Medicine Power Players” in the country.
Dr. Voos earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas, where he was elected president of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He went on to complete an orthopedic surgery residency and sports medicine fellowship at the U.S. News & World Report #1 ranked Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. While in New York, he served as assistant team physician for the New York Giants and WNBA New York Liberty. Previously, he worked as team physician for the Kansas City Chiefs and head physician for the Kansas City Ballet.
Dr. Voos has published over 120 scientific papers and book chapters on topics such as ACL reconstruction, shoulder instability, Tommy John surgery and stem cells. He currently serves as principal investigator for a first-of-its-kind FDA-approved study to treat early arthritis and cartilage injuries using expanded stem cells.
In 2023, Dr. Voos was awarded the revered Arthur Rettig prize for top scientific paper at the NFL Physicians Society Annual Meeting of the NFL Combine. In 2024, he was part of a team of investigators that received a $46 million federal ARPA-H grant for the development of a biologic knee replacement. In 2024 Dr. Voos established the UH Haslam Sports Innovation Center with a $20 million gift from Dee and Jimmy Haslam. The Center's mission is to identify, invest, support and accelerate the world's best innovations in sports medicine.
- Head Team Physician, Cleveland Browns, University Hospitals
- Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
- Jack and Mary Herrick Distinguished Chair in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University Hospitals
- President, National Football League Physicians Society
- Charles H. Herndon Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
- Executive Director, UH Haslam Sports Innovation Center