James Bond, MD

Orthopedic Surgery Sports M E Dicine

Dr. James Bond at Ortho Central specializes in rotator cuff repair, total joint replacement of the shoulder, sports-related injuries, arthroscopic surgery, cartilage restoration and surgical fracture care.

He aims not to be an international man of mystery, but to be a trusted, respected resource for his patients in the Norman Regional Health System.

After receiving his medical degree from the University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine, he completed his residency at the OU Health Sciences Center and his sports medicine fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery with a subspecialty certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine.

He published the first paper on the graft jacket augment for irreparable rotator cuff tears and brought arthroscopic shoulder surgery to the Oklahoma City area.

Bond, known as the singing surgeon, said his bedside manner is the most important part of his job. The importance of listening to patients cannot be underestimated.

“Listening to the patient allows me to see if I can help the patient and provides valuable information just as important as that of any MRI or X-ray,” he said. “I want to provide my patient with a positive experience and believe you have to encourage, motivate and approach every patient with optimism.”

“I want all my patients to feel like they were provided the best care possible and to be confident they had the best orthopedic surgeon,” Bond said.

Dr. Bond received the Dr. R. McKinley Williams Award for Special Distinction, awarded to the top graduating medical student at the OU School of Medicine. He also received the Marmor Award for Outstanding Orthopedic Resident and Fellow at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute.