James Ross MBE, FRCSEd | |
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| Born | 25 June 1911 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 12 April 1997 (aged 85) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Merchiston Castle School University of Edinburgh |
| Occupation | Surgeon |
| Known for | Presidency Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh |
| Medical career | |
| Institutions | Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Eastern General Hospital, Edinburgh |
James Alexander Ross MBE, FRCSEd (25 June 1911 – 12 April 1997) was a Scottish surgeon awarded the MBE for his service in the Second World War. He was a leading member of the surgical team which, in 1960, carried out the first successful kidney transplant in the United Kingdom. He served as president of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.