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James Locher Jr., MD, Thoracic Surgery, Edgewood, KY

James P Locher Jr. MD

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery


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  • 711 Medical Village DriveEdgewood, KY 41017

  • Phone+1 859-301-9010

  • Fax+1 859-301-9018

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Education & Training

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1994 - 1996
  • Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
    Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1994
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1994 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2003 - 2017
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1996 - 2003
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Horizon Ambulatory Care EHR, McKesson Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Press Release: Surgeons at the Christ Hospital Health Network Perform First-of-Its-Kind Aortic Valve Replacement with Da Vinci 5 Robot
    Press Release: Surgeons at the Christ Hospital Health Network Perform First-of-Its-Kind Aortic Valve Replacement with Da Vinci 5 RobotMarch 13th, 2025
  • St. Elizabeth Healthcare: Advanced Cardiac Surgery Care That Sets the Standard
    St. Elizabeth Healthcare: Advanced Cardiac Surgery Care That Sets the StandardFebruary 5th, 2025
  • Renowned Heart Specialist, Dr. Mario Castillo-Sang, Joins St. E’s Cardiovascular Center of Excellence
    Renowned Heart Specialist, Dr. Mario Castillo-Sang, Joins St. E’s Cardiovascular Center of ExcellenceJune 26th, 2020

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