Knowledgeable. Compassionate. Trustworthy. Thorough. It's those characteristics, among others, that have brought people seeking medical attention for either a banged-up knee from the company softball game, an injured shoulder courtesy of a rigorous workout session at the gym or a joint replacement to Dr. James J. Guerra.

Referred to by former patients, therapists and other doctors, Dr. Guerra performs surgical procedures either outpatient or with a 23-hour observation at the hospital. Physical therapy begins within the first few days of surgery with a customized exercise program.