Meet the Team

James L. Rose, DPM is a native of Trenton, NJ. He graduated with a B.S. degree in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1978. In 1983 he graduated, Class Valedictorian, from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine (now the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine) in Philadelphia, PA where he enjoyed being active in academic affairs.

He completed a podiatric surgical residency program at Monsignor Clement Kern Hospital for Special Surgery in Detroit, MI. This hospital was one of the first in the country to be built by podiatrists, exclusively dedicated to the performance of foot and ankle surgery. Following his surgical training, Dr. Rose relocated to Alexandria, VA where he began private practice. He founded the Franconia Foot & Ankle Center and, subsequently, became certified in foot and ankle surgery in 1990 by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (now the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery).

In 1996, Dr. Rose decided to leave the chaos of Northern Virginia for a quieter, country-like environment, at which time, he relocated his practice to Anderson, SC. Dr. Rose continues to practice in Anderson at his current location of 2126-B Hwy 81 North, where he is joined by three associates, Dr. David Somers, Dr. Crista Ziccardi and Dr. Scott Bastian.

Dr. Rose is strongly committed to providing the best foot care for his patients and establishing a close professional relationship with them. He regularly attends continuing education courses held throughout the country. When appropriate, he enjoys using new technologies or techniques in his work. When necessary, he does not hesitate to consult with other specialists. Dr. Rose is a member of the South Carolina Podiatric Medical Association and American college of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Dr. Rose and his wife, Parrish, reside in Anderson. Both are active members of Anchor Point Church. They are members of the church choir and he is a member of the church board of directors. When not working, Dr. Rose and Parrish enjoy traveling and spending time with their families. After attending college and medical school in Philadelphia, is a sports enthusiast of all the Philly teams.