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James Rice, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Friday Harbor, WA

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Friday Harbor, WA

Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Medical Director at Valley Women's Clinic

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    Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Summary

  • Dr. James Rice is an experienced Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist based in Covington, WA, with a subspecialty in Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University Hospital in 1985, after graduating from University of California San Diego School of Medicine. He has held several key positions, including a Physician at Valley Womens Clinic, University of Washington Medical Center, Virginia Mason Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente. Furthermore, Dr. Rice has a range of experience in general obstetrics and gynecology, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and robotic gynecologic surgery. He also participated in numerous clinical trials and published several research papers. Among his numerous accolades, he was honored as a Top Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynecology by Seattle Met Magazine in 2011.

    Dr. Rice retired from clinical medicine in 2021. He continues to consult. He now resides on San Juan Island, WA. He and his wife, Kim, spend winters living next door to their daughter, Katie, who is a practicing OB/Gyn and their 3 grandchildren.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1981 - 1985
  • University of California San Diego School of Medicine
    University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 1981
  • University of California
    University of CaliforniaB.A., Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1973 - 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1985 - 2022
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1990 - 2021
  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 1993 - 2020
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2011 - 2013
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1984 - 1986
  • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryUrogynecology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors in Obstetrics and Gynecology Seattle Met Magazine, 2011
  • Teacher of the Year Award Valley Family Medicine Residents, 1995
  • Second Place Resident Research Duke University, 1985
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • The clinical significance of uterine leiomyomas in pregnancy  
    Rice JP, Kay HH., Mahoney BS, Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/1989
  • Reevaluation of hysterosalpingography in infertility investigation  
    Rice JP, London SN, Olive DL, Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/1986

Lectures

  • A new Choice for the Prevention of Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis 
    1/1/1999
  • Menopause 
    Renton, WA - 1/1/1996
  • LEEP 
    Seattle, WA - 1/1/1992
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  • Spanish, French, Russian