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Dr. James Garrison, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.3 (10)
Map Pin Small San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Garrison, MD

Dr. James Garrison, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Methodist Hospital, Methodist Heart Hospital and Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Garrison, completed a residency at University Louisville. Patients rated Dr. Garrison an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Garrison works at Methodist Physicians South Texas Cardiothoracic Surgeons in San Antonio, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Garrison's Office Locations

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    South Texas Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgical Associates, PLLC
    4330 Medical Dr Ste 325, San Antonio, TX 78229 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 615-7700
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 15:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
  • Methodist Hospital
  • Methodist Heart Hospital
  • Baptist Medical Center

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Thoracentesis
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Treatment frequency



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Thoracentesis
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Pericardial Disease
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Maze Procedure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Heart Defect Repair
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Chylothorax
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Fistula
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymomas
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Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Lobectomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1003843830
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Tex Heart Institute St Luke's
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Louisville
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Louisville
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Dr. Garrison works at Methodist Physicians South Texas Cardiothoracic Surgeons in San Antonio, TX. View the full address on Dr. Garrison’s profile.

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