James Anthony Sarnelle MD

Vascular Surgery

Physician

Summary

Retired General and Vascular Surgeon. First Surgeon to do laparoscopic cholecystectomy in CT, June 1990. I was in solo practice for 30 years, had an accredited vascular lab,Director of Wound Care Center. Did everything from thyroids, colon,vascular,hernia, trauma,breast etc and gradually saw the general surgeon practice be whittled away by super specialization. Very happy to be retired after seeing reimbursements for inguinal hernia surgery less than a plumber installing a toilet. Happy to play golf and enjoy my family and grandkids. I never billed a physician whether I knew them or not. Professional courtesy is a thing of the past. Sad to see physicians being called "health care providers". No more 2 o'clock in the morning calls to do three laparoscopic appendectomies on uninsured patients.

Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFellowship, Vascular Surgery, 1986 - 1987
Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and SurgeonsResidency, Surgery, 1981 - 1986
New York Medical CollegeClass of 1981

National Medical Honor Society AOA alpha omega alpha
Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons