John Ross, MD

Dr. John R. Ross is a nationally recognized leader in vascular access and dialysis care, with decades of experience in clinical practice, research, and medical innovation. He is the founder and former Medical Director of the Dialysis Access Institute, where he advanced surgical techniques and trained clinicians across the country.

Vascular Surgeon

As a principal investigator in numerous clinical trials, Dr. Ross has helped shape best practices and contributed to the development of medical devices for dialysis access. He also served as Chief of Surgery at Bamberg County Hospital and is a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology.

Expertise

Key Roles & Accomplishments

  • Founder & Medical Director, Dialysis Access Institute

  • Chief of Surgery, Bamberg County Hospital

  • Principal Investigator, 20+ Clinical Trials

  • ASDIN Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

  • National Speaker & Educator in Dialysis Access Innovation

  • Vascular access for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

  • Endovascular techniques and access salvage procedures

  • Patient-centered renal care and care team coordination

  • Clinical research, training, and medical device development

  • Physician education and national best practice initiatives