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Dr. James Clarkson, MD

General Surgery*
3.9 (18)
Map Pin Small East Lansing, MI
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Clarkson, MD

Dr. James Clarkson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in East Lansing, MI. They specialize in General Surgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Plastic Surgery. They graduated from St. Bartholomew's Hospital and Royal London Hospitals and is affiliated with Sparrow Hospital. Dr. Clarkson, completed a residency at Pan Scotland Training Program In Plastic Surgery, United Kingdom. Patients rated Dr. Clarkson an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Clarkson works at MSU Health Care Surgery in East Lansing, MI. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Humana as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Clarkson's Office Locations

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    MSU Health Care Surgery
    4660 S Hagadorn Rd Ste 600, East Lansing, MI 48823 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (517) 267-2460

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  • Sparrow Hospital

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    3.9
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    About Dr. James Clarkson, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1124275698
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Pan Scotland Training Program In Plastic Surgery, United Kingdom
    Residency
    Internship
    • Princess Alexandra Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • St. Bartholomew's Hospital and Royal London Hospitals
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University College London
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    Board Certifications
    • Plastic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Clarkson works at MSU Health Care Surgery in East Lansing, MI. View the full address on Dr. Clarkson’s profile.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Clarkson. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Clarkson.

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