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James Davies Jr., MD, Thoracic Surgery, Birmingham, AL

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Thoracic Surgery • Birmingham, AL

Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor of Surgery

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Overview of Dr. Davies

Dr. James Davies is a thoracic surgeon in Birmingham, AL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Alabama Hospital, Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System. He received his medical degree from University of Alabama School of Medicine and has been in practice 23 years. He specializes in cardiovascular surgery and is experienced in coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, carotid endarterectomy, aortic surgery, and adult cardiac surgery.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2005 - 2008
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2005
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1999 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2010
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2005 - 2009
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Disruption of Desmin-Mitochondrial Architecture in Patients with Regurgitant Mitral Valves and Preserved Ventricular Function  
    Himanshu Gupta, Steven G Lloyd, James E Davies, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Press Mentions

  • UAB Patient with Congenital Heart Disease Shares Story to Give Others Hope
    UAB Patient with Congenital Heart Disease Shares Story to Give Others HopeFebruary 23rd, 2024
  • Former UAB Patient Longest Survivor of Double Heart Valve Replacements
    Former UAB Patient Longest Survivor of Double Heart Valve ReplacementsApril 19th, 2022
  • Guinness World Records Names Longest Survivor of an Artificial Double Heart-Valve Replacement
    Guinness World Records Names Longest Survivor of an Artificial Double Heart-Valve ReplacementApril 18th, 2022
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Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • BCBS Alabama PPO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Health PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Sagamore Health Plus
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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