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1 Medical Center DrMorgantown, WV 26506
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Summary
- Dr. James Rankin, MD is a board certified thoracic surgeon in Morgantown, West Virginia. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in West Virginia, California, and North Carolina.
Education & Training
- Duke University HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1976 - 1981
- Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1974 - 1976
- University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1970 - 1972
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1969
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1992 - Present
- MI State Medical License 1973 - Present
- TN State Medical License 1971 - 2025
- WV State Medical License 2016 - 2025
- NC State Medical License 1976 - 2002
- NC State Medical License 1976 - 2002
- PA State Medical License 1950 - 1988
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Transcatheter vs Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Medicare Beneficiaries With Aortic Stenosis and Coronary Artery Disease.Vikrant Jagadeesan, J Hunter Mehaffey, Mohammed A Kawsara, Dhaval Chauhan, J W Awori Hayanga
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2025-04-01 - Surgical versus transcatheter aortic valve replacement in low-risk Medicare beneficiaries.J Hunter Mehaffey, Mohammad Kawsara, Vikrant Jagadeesan, J W Awori Hayanga, Dhaval Chauhan
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2025-03-01 - Concomitant Surgical Ablation in Paroxysmal vs Persistent Atrial Fibrillation During Mitral Surgery.Ali Darehzereshki, J Hunter Mehaffey, J W Awori Hayanga, Dhaval Chauhan, Christopher Mascio
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2025-02-01