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Office
1722 High St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240Phone+1 270-885-8505Fax+1 270-707-2103
Summary
- I am board certified general surgeon in a rural setting in Western Kentucky. I practice broad-based general surgery and endoscopy commensurate with the capabilities of a small rural hospital. I have a special clinical interest in dialysis access placement, maintenance, and salvage. I am also certified by the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology.
Education & Training
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2002
- University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 1997, MD
- Georgetown CollegeB. S., Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1989 - 1993
Certifications & Licensure
- KY State Medical License 2014 - 2025
- TN State Medical License 2016 - 2020
- OH State Medical License 2000 - 2018
- SC State Medical License 2015 - 2017
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional NephrologyDiagnostic and Interventional Nephrology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Member Alpha Omega Alpha, 1997
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
- Fellow American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 6 citationsVasodilator effect of insulin on the microcirculation of the rat cremaster muscleJames P. Porter, Irving G. Joshua, David Kabithe, Harshad S Bokil
Life Sciences. 1997-07-11
Journal Articles
- Vasodilator Effects of Insulin on the Microcirculation of the Rat Cremaster MuscleJ. Porter, I. Joshua, D. Kabithe, H. Bokil, Life Sciences, 7/11/1997
Press Mentions
- Hopkinsville Surgeon: Many Hospitals Benefit from Joining Larger Healthcare SystemsNovember 11th, 2024
- Kidney Function and Renal DiseaseFebruary 27th, 2018
- Officials Urge Christian Countians to Be Aware of Kidney DiseaseMarch 18th, 2017
Professional Memberships
- Member
- American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional NephrologyMember
- Vascular Access Society of the AmericasMember
External Links
- JSMC Dialysis Access Service http://www.jsmc.org/Hospital-Based-Medical-Services/Dialysis-Access/
- Dr. David Kabithe http://www.jenniestuarthealth.org/Jennie-Stuart-Health/physician?physicianID=619
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