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James Furgerson, MD, Cardiology, San Antonio, TX

JamesL.FurgersonMD

Cardiology San Antonio, TX

Cardiothoracic Imaging, Non-Invasive Cardiology

Attending Cardiologist

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  • Office

    8715 Village Dr
    Ste 400
    San Antonio, TX 78217
    Phone+1 210-558-0122
    Fax+1 210-558-0120

Summary

  • I am a board certified cardiologist with twenty years of practice experience. My interests are in cardiovascular imaging, teaching, and physician well-being.

Education & Training

  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1996 - 1999
  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1995
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineClass of 1992
  • Hardin-Simmons University
    Hardin-Simmons UniversityB.S., Major in Biology, minor in Chemistry, Summa cum Laude, 1984 - 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
  • Fellow (FACP) American College of Physicians
  • John McClure, MD Award for Excellence in Teaching CV Disease Fellowship, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Training in Cardiac CT: A Continuously Evolving Modality  
    Maliel K, Furgerson J, Thomas D, Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports, 1/1/2016
  • Chamber Dimensions and Functional Assessment with Coronary Computed Tomography as Compared to Echocardiography Using American Society of Echocardiography Guidelines  
    Rose M, Rubal B, Hulten E, Slim JN, Steel K, Furgerson JL, Villines TC, Slim AM, SAGE Open Medicine, 1/1/2014
  • Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation: Is There a Role for Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography?  
    Furgerson JL, J Am Osteopath Coll Radiol, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Paging the Worldwide Cardiology Consultant: The Army Knowledge Online Telemedicine Consultation Program in Cardiology
    Rand, ER, Lappan, CM, Lee, JC, and Furgerson, JL, American College of Cardiology, 56th Annual Sessions; J Am Coll Cardiol, 1/1/2007
  • What Becomes of a Broken Heart? A Classic Case and Current Review of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
    Haney BR, Rand ER, Zacher LL, Furgerson JL, Army Regional ACP Meeting, 1/1/2006
  • The Addition of Posterior or Right-sided Leads Does Not Enhance Sensitivity of Stress Testing
    Shry EA, Eckart RE, Furgerson JL, Stajduhar KC, American College of Cardiology, Annual Sessions; J Am Coll Cardiol, 1/1/2003
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Lectures

  • Coronary CTA Imaging of Anomalous Origin of the Left Main from the Opposite Sinus (L-ACAOS) 
    1/1/2017
  • Use of Cardiac Computed Tomography as a Comprehensive Imaging Modality in Mechanical Aortic Valve Dehiscence 
    1/1/2017
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging in the Active Duty Population 
    Lackland AFB, TX - 1/1/2015
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