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James Cornwell, MD, General Surgery, La Porte, IN

JamesTCornwellMDMD,FACS

General Surgery La Porte, IN

Medical Director LaPorte Surgical Center

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  • Office

    900 I St
    La Porte, IN 46350
    Phone+1 219-324-1700
    Fax+1 219-324-1602

Education & Training

  • Spartanburg Medical Center
    Spartanburg Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1986 - 1991
  • Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
    Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina UniversityClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2014 - 2024
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1991 - 1994
  • American College of SurgeonsFACS
  • American Medical AssociationMember
  • Indiana State Medical AssociationMember

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • ATLS Instructor American College of Surgeons
  • ACLS Certification American Heart Association, 2016
  • Upjohn Resident Award Upjohn, 1988
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Committees

  • President, President LaPorte Medical Society 2009 - 2009
  • Chairman, Chairman Department of Surgery IU Health LaPorte 2006 - 2014

Research History

  • Co-Investigator Tazobactam Soft Tissue Infections1987 - 1988

Professional Memberships