JamesTMcCormickDOFACS, FASCRS

Professor of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine System Chief, Division Colon and Rectal Surgery, Allegheny Health Network

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Office
Allegheny Cancer Center
320 East North Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone+1 412-359-3901

Summary

As Professor of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine, I am a surgeon, thought leader and international speaker with expertise in colon and rectal cancer, recurrent rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, bowel reconstructive procedures including sphincter preservation and j-pouch, complex pelvic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, and transanal, endoscopic, and endoluminal surgery.
I am director of the colorectal cancer multidisciplinary disease site at the Allegheny Heath Network and the NAPRC certified AHNCI Rectal Cancer Center of Excellence.
I serve as a Senior Examiner for American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and has served on both the Oral and Written Examination Committees for the Board. I am the Commission on Cancer State Chair for Southwestern Pennsylvania. I am an American College of Surgeons Governor and serves in the Best Practice Workgroup for the college, and served as past-president of the Southwestern PA Chapter. I have served on the Professional Outreach Committee, Standards Committee and Self-Assessment Committee for the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery. I am VP of the Pennsylvania Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery and an invited manuscript reviewer for Diseases of the Colon and Rectum.
I am an investigator for dozens of clinical trials, overseeing hundreds of thousands of dollars in research and grant funds, enrolling hundreds of patients. I have experience with translational research, device trials and IDE, phase 1, 2 and 3 pharmaceutical trials, randomized treatment trials, observational trials and cooperative groups. I am an Alliance certified surgeon and investigator for minimally invasive laparoscopic colorectal cancer and trans-anal surgery.
I have published numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, reviews, editorials and abstracts, and given countless invited lectures and research presentations on colorectal cancer care, minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery, robotics, MD Teams.

Education & Training

University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2004 - 2005
Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)Residency, Surgery, 1999 - 2004
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1998
Canisius CollegeB.A., Biology, 1992

Certifications & Licensure

PA State License 1999 - 2024
TX State License 2004 - 2013
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Faculty Teaching Award Allegheny General/ West Penn Education Consortium, 2011-2012, 2015
First Place Award, Best Poster Presentation North Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeon, 2005
John H. Goodworth, M.D. Award for Highest Level of Commitment to the Art and Science of Surgery Temple University School of Medicine Clinical Campus at Western Pennsylvania Hospital, 2004
Second Place, Residents Research Day Temple University School of Medicine Clinical Campus at Western Pennsylvania Hospital, 2003
Crystal Apple Surgical Teaching Award Temple University School of Medicine Clinical Campus at Western Pennsylvania Hospital, 2002, 2004
Laparoscopic Achievement Award Society for Laparoendoscopic Surgery, 2001
First Place, Surgical Residents Research Day Temple University School of Medicine Clinical Campus at Western Pennsylvania Hospital, 2001, 2004
Most Interesting Case of 2000, First Place Pittsburgh Surgical Society, 2000
Psi Sigma Alpha, National Osteopathic Scholarship Honor Society 1998
Scholarship Award Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association Foundation, 1996
Dean's List Canisius College, 1991
Regents Scholarship New York State, 1987
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Clinical Trials

Laparoscopic-Assisted Resection or Open Resection in Treating Patients With Rectal Cancer Start of enrollment: 2008 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 3
Pilot Study to Investigate the Effect of Teduglutide on Temporary Ileostomy Function and Complications Start of enrollment: 2022 Jun 02
Withdrawn
Phase 3

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

4 citations
Age Determines Adjuvant Chemotherapy Use in Resected Stage II Colon Cancer.
Brendan L Hagerty, John G Aversa, Dana A Dominguez, Jeremy L Davis, Jonathan M Hernandez
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 2022-10-01
12 citations
Management of pouch neoplasia: consensus guidelines from the International Ileal Pouch Consortium.
Ravi P Kiran, Gursimran S Kochhar, Revital Kariv, Douglas K Rex, Akira Sugita
The Lancet. Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 2022-09-01
42 citations
Treatment of pouchitis, Crohn's disease, cuffitis, and other inflammatory disorders of the pouch: consensus guidelines from the International Ileal Pouch Consortium
Bo Shen, Gursimran Kochhar, David T. Rubin, Sunanda V. Kane, Udayakumar Navaneethan
The Lancet. Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 2021-11-10

Journal Articles

Practice parameters for the management of rectal cancer (revised)
Monson JR et al. (Collaborator: McCormick J), Dis Colon Rectum, 5/1/2013
Gum in the Postoperative Setting: Something to Chew On
McCormick JT, Dis Colon Rectum, 3/1/2013
Practice parameters for anal squamous neoplasms
Steele SR et al. (Collaborator: McCormick J), Dis Colon Rectum, 7/1/2012
Laparoscopic Colectomy for "Benign" Colorectal Neoplasia: A Word of Caution
Brozovich, M, Read TE, Salgado J, Akbari, McCormick JT, Caushaj PF, Surgical Endoscopy, 2/1/2008
Occult Perineal Endometrioma: Diagnosis by Endoanal Ultrasound and Treatment by Excision
McCormick JT, Read TE, Akbari RP, Sklow B, Papaconstantinou HT, Geyer S, O'Keefe L, Caushaj PF, Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 8/1/2007
Sarcoidosis presenting as a solitary parotid mass: an uncommon but real diagnostic challenge (Editorial)
McCormick JT, Caushaj PF, Ear Nose Throat J, 4/1/2007
Laparoscopic Reoperation after Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: Are the Rules Different?
McCormick JT, Simmang CL, Clinics of Colon & Rectal Surgery, 11/1/2006
Sarcoidosis presenting as a solitary parotid gland mass
McCormick JT, Newton ED, Geyer S, Caushaj PF, Ear Nose Throat J, 10/1/2006
IW Same Day/Next Day Discharge of Burn Patients Treated with Skin Grafts
Juang D, McCormick JT, Caushaj PF, Slater H, Goldfarb IW, Burns, 9/1/2005
Analysis of the use of Specimen Mammography in Breast Conservation Therapy
McCormick JT, Keleher AJ, Tikhomirov VB, Budway RJ, Caushaj PF, American Journal of Surgery, 10/1/2004
Laparoscopic management of complications following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity
Papasavas PK, Caushaj PF, McCormick JT, Quinlin R, Hayetian F, Maurer J, Kelly J, Gagne DJ, Surgical Endoscopy, 4/1/2003
Laparoscopic revision of failed open bariatric procedures
McCormick JT, Papasavas P, Caushaj PF, Gagne DJ, Surgical Endoscopy, 3/1/2003
Effect of Diagnosis and Treatment of Sinusitis in Critically Ill Burn Victims
McCormick JT, O'Mara MS, Wakefield W, Goldfarb IW, Slater H, Burns, 2/1/2003
Duplicate Gallbladder: Case Report and Review of the Literature
McCormick JT, Green R, O'Mara MS, Caushaj PF, Semins H, Abdominal Surgery, 1/1/2003
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome as a Consequence of Rectus Sheath Hematoma
O'Mara MS, McCormick JT, Semins H, Caushaj PF, Abdominal Surgery, 1/1/2003
The use of routine chest x-ray films after chest tube removal in postoperative cardiac patients
McCormick JT, O'Mara MS, Papasavas PK, Caushaj PF, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 12/1/2002
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Books/Book Chapters

Colorectal Surgery.
Chapter: Small and Large Bowel Obstruction.
McCormick JT, Simmang CLEditors: Bailey HR et al.Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA2012
Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery.
Chapter: Parastomal Hernia: Laparoscopic Management.
St. Germaine N, McCormick JTEditors: Schoetz DJ.Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA2012
Improved Outcomes in Colon and Rectal Surgery.
Chapter: Other Intraoperative Challenges.
Page 44 - 55McCormick JT, Gregorcyk SGEditors: Whitlow C, Beck D, Margolin D, Hick T, Timmcke A.Informa, London, England2009

Abstracts/Posters

Temperature Loss in Elective Colectomy Occurs Prior to Endotracheal Intubation.
Brozovich ME, Read TE, Salgado J, Storey A, McCormick JT, Caushaj PF, American College of Surgeons 94th Annual Clinical Congress, san Francisco, CA, 10/12/2008
Endoscopic Resecton of a Sigmoid Colon Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
Fortunato R, McCormick JT, Caushaj PF, European Society of Coloproctology, Nantes, France, 9/24/2008
Laparoscopic fenestration of liver cysts in patients with polycystic liver disease results in volume reduction and decreased symptoms.
Ruurda JP, Fortunato RA, Ernst MF, McCormick JT, van Keimpema L, Drenth JP, van Geffen HJ, 11th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery (11th WCES), Yokohama, Japan, 9/2/2008
Utility of Blood Cultures as Routine Admission Orders for Patients Admitted to the Hospital with Acute Diverticulitis.
Rutkoski JD, McCormick JT, Caushaj PF, The American Journal of Gastroenterology, ACG Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 9/1/2008
Laparoscopic fenestration of liver cysts in patients with polycystic liver disease results in volume reduction and decreased symptoms.
Ruurda JP, Fortunato RA, Ernst MF, McCormick JT, van Keimpema L, Drenth JP, van Geffen HJ, Surgical Endoscopy, SAGES, Philadelphia, PA, 4/9/2008
Temperature Loss in Elective Colectomy Occurs Prior to Endotracheal Intubation.
Brozovich ME, Read TE, Salgado J, Storey A, McCormick JT, Caushaj PF, Berkshire Medical Journal, 1/1/2008
Perforated Appendicitis: Non-Operative Treatment versus Immediate Appendectomy.
Lum M, McCormick J, Papasavas P, Caushaj P, Pennsylvania Medical Society Annual Business and House of Delegates Meeting, Hershey, PA, 10/19/2007
Is Preoperative Mechanical Bowel Preparation Necessary for Elective Laparoscopic Colonic Resection and Anastomosis? Our Initial Experience.
Fortunato R, McCormick J, Read T, Lace B, Caushaj P, 93rd Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, New Orleans, LA, 10/6/2007
Laparoscopic Colectomy for "Benign" Colorectal Neoplasia: A Word of Caution.
Brozovich, M, Read TE, Salgado J, Akbari, McCormick JT, Caushaj PF, SAGES Annual Meeting, 4/21/2007
Transanal Excision of Polypoid Lesions of the Rectum in the Era of Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery: A Unique Experience.
Salgado J, Ferraro D, Voth M, Urbandt J, Caushaj P, McCormick J, Akbari R, Read T, Southeastern Surgical Congress, Savannah, GA, 2/10/2007
Colectomy for Toxic Clostridium difficile colitis: Predictors of Mortality.
Dias-Perera A, Akbari R, McCormick JT, Read T, Caushaj P, Southeastern Surgical Congress, 2nd Annual Academic Surgical Congress, Phoenix, AZ, 2007; Savannah, GA, 2007, 2/10/2007
Transanal Excision of Polypoid Lesions of the Rectum in the Era of Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery: A Unique Experience.
Salgado J, Ferraro D, Voth M, Urbandt J, Caushaj P, McCormick J, Akbari R, Read T, 6th Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Congress, Malaga, Spain, 10/25/2006
Outcome Analysis of Perineal Rectosigmoidectomy for the Treatment of Full Thickness Rectal Prolapse.
Caceres Serrano M, Salgado J, Salomon S, McCormick JT, Akbari R, Read T, Caushaj P, American Journal of Gastroenterology, ACG Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 10/22/2006
Trifecta: Gallstone Ileus, Meckel's Diverticulum, Small Bowel Carcinoid.
Lum M, Ferraro D, Budway R, McCormick JT, Papasavas P, Caushaj P, American Journal of Gastroenterology, ACG Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 10/22/2006
Methodology of Current Trials of Colorectal Cancer Treatment Published in U.S. Surgical Journals: Don't Believe Everything You Read.
Harb W, Read T, Akbari R, McCormick JT, Caushaj P, Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, ASCRS Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, 6/3/2006
Laparoscopic Colon Resection for Endoscopically Unresectable Colon Polyp: Results of Multi-institutional Experience.
McCormick JT, Harb W, Read T, Papaconstantinou H, Simmang C, Gregorcyk S, Caushaj P, Surgical Endoscopy, SAGES Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, 4/26/2006
The Effects of Gum Chewing on Bowel Function and Hospital Stay After Laparoscopic vs. Open Colectomy: Multi-Institutional Prospective Randomized Trial.
McCormick JT, Garvin R, Caushaj PF, Simmang CL, Gregorcyk SG, Huber PJ, Odom FC, Downs MJ, Read TE, Papaconstantinou H, 91st Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, 10/16/2005
Educating Surgical Residents on Ethics and End of Life Care.
McCormick JT, McDougall W, Gagne DJ, Caushaj PF, Journal of Palliative Medicine, 6/1/2005
Outcomes Analysis of Chemoradiation as Primary Treatment of Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer.
Huber P, Papaconstantinou H, Gregorcyk S, Ferry M, McCormick JT, Simmang C, Southwest Surgical Congress, 4/10/2005
Gum Chewing Accelerates Recovery of Bowel Function After Intestinal Resection: Multi-Institutional Prospective Randomized Trial.
McCormick JT, North Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, 44th Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, 2/26/2005
Gum Chewing Accelerates Recovery of Bowel Function After Intestinal Resection: Multi-Institutional Prospective Randomized Trial.
McCormick JT, Garvin R, Caushaj PF, Simmang CL, Gregorcyk SG, Huber PJ, Odom FC, Downs MJ, Read TE, Papaconstantinou H, North Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeon, 44th Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, 2/25/2005
Case report: Gangliocytic paraganglioma of the duodenum with lymph node metastasis.
Caceres Serrano M, McCormick J, Homann J, Surampudi R, Geyer S, Papasavas P, Caushaj P, American Journal of Gastroenterology, 10/1/2004
Analysis of the use of Specimen Mammography in Breast Conservation Therapy.
McCormick JT, Keleher AJ, Tikhomirov VB, Budway RJ, Caushaj PF, 5th Annual Meeting American Society of Breast Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, 3/31/2004
Same Day/Next Day Discharge of Burn Patients Treated with Skin Grafts.
Juang D, McCormick JT, Slater H, Goldfarb IW, Caushaj PF, American Burn Association, 36th Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada, 3/24/2004
Analysis of Radiographic Studies Used to Evaluate Complications after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.
McCormick JT, Papasavas P, Beasley HS, Caushaj PF, Gagne DJ, American College of Gastroenterology 68th Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course, Baltimore, MD, 10/10/2003
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Lectures

Advanced Colorectal Robotics Course.
Hartford, CT - 9/16/2014
Applying Robotic Surgery in GI Surgery Practice.
Morgantown, WV - 8/7/2014
Fourth Biennial North American Summer School On Surgical Robotics.
Pittsburgh, PA - 7/24/2014
Surgical Management of Rectal Cancer.
Pittsburgh, PA - 4/5/2014
Rectal Cancer, Standards and Prospects.
Pittsburgh, PA - 1/21/2014
Surgical Management of IBD.
Farmington, PA - 11/2/2012
Acute Diverticulitis.
Pittsburgh, PA - 9/27/2012
Oral Boards: A Survival Guide.
San Antonio, TX - 6/6/2012
Colorectal Cancer Surveillance: Ethics, Science and Standards.
3/27/2012
Bowel Anastomosis.
3/24/2010
Laparoscopic Colectomy Postgraduate Course.
Pittsburgh, PA, 2006, 2007 - 11/17/2007
Adjuvant/neoadjuvant therapy in Colorectal Cancer.
White Sulfur Springs, WV - 11/8/2007
Preoperative Evaluation of Colorectal Patients.
White Sulfur Springs, WV - 11/8/2007
Laparoscopic Total Abdominal Colectomy: Five 5mm Trocar Technique.
Buenos Aires, Argentina - 10/22/2007
Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery.
New Orleans, LA - 10/9/2007
Laparoscopic Colectomy and Intestinal Surgery Workshop and Postgraduate Course.
St. Louis, MO - 6/2/2007
Cathartic Bowel Preparation: a Thing of the Past?
St. Louis, MO - 6/2/2007
Initial Evaluation and Primary Staging of Colon Cancer: It's All About the Nodes.
Monroeville, PA - 4/11/2007
Colorectal Endoluminal Stenting.
Monroeville, PA - 3/28/2007
Laparoscopy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: the New Standard.
2/14/2007
Neo-adjuvant Therapy, Monoclonal Antibody Therapy and Endoluminal Treatment options - The new combinations.
Las Vegas, NV - 1/11/2007
Virtual Colonoscopy/TRUS/PET Scan - The new marriages in CRC.
Las Vegas, NV - 1/11/2007
ACOS Hand Assisted Laparoscopic Intestinal Surgery Workshop .
Las Vegas, NV - 1/11/2007
Small Bowel Obstruction.
Monroeville, PA - 11/13/2006
Laparoscopy for Emergent Intestinal Surgery.
6/7/2006
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Other

Conducting Research in a Community Hospital.
McCormick JT, Pennsylvania State Chair/Cancer Liaison Physician Education Webinar
5/28/2013
Perioperative Risk Assessment and Optimization.
McCormick JT, Online Module, ASCRS - Colorectal Education System Template (CREST)
1/1/2013

Press Mentions

43-year-old fitness influencer ignored her GI symptoms for a year. Then she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer: ‘It could happen to anyone’May 10th, 2024
Colorectal cancer on rise among young peopleMay 2nd, 2024
Medical Frontiers - Colon Cancer Awareness MonthMarch 11th, 2024
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