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Dr. James Donahue, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.9 (44)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Donahue, MD

Dr. James Donahue, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School. Dr. Donahue, completed a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Donahue an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Donahue works at Practice in Birmingham, AL with other offices in Hoover, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Lung Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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. Donahue's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Uab Hospital Birmingham
    619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 822-8816
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    703 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 261-8587
  3. 3
    Hoover Specialty Care
    501 Emery Dr W, Hoover, AL 35244 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-3411

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Thoracentesis
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonitis
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
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Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
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Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
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Liver Biopsy
Open Lung Removal
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    About Dr. James Donahue, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1588644389
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mayo Clinic-Rochester
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • HARVARD Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Dr. Donahue has seen patients for Lung Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Donahue on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    44 patients have reviewed Dr. Donahue. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Donahue.

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