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Dr. James Hamilton, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (8)
Map Pin Small Shawnee, KS
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43 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Hamilton, MD

Dr. James Hamilton, MD is a Surgeon in Shawnee, KS. They specialize in General Surgery, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine and is affiliated with University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis. Dr. Hamilton, completed a residency at Harvard-New Engl Deaconess. Patients rated Dr. Hamilton an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Hamilton works at The University of Kansas Health System in Shawnee, KS with other offices in Burlington, KS, Topeka, KS, Westwood, KS, Overland Park, KS and Kansas City, KS. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hamilton's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ku Med West Asc
    7405 Renner Rd, Shawnee, KS 66217 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (913) 588-1227
  2. 2
    Coffey County Medical Center
    309 Sanders St, Burlington, KS 66839 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (785) 232-0444
  3. 3
    Tallgrass General Vascular & Thoracic Surgery
    6001 SW 6th Ave Ste 220, Topeka, KS 66615 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (785) 232-0444
  4. 4
    Westwood Medical Pavilion and the Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion
    2650 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Westwood, KS 66205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (913) 588-7750
  5. 5
    Metabolic and Bariatric Care
    10700 Nall Ave Ste 102, Overland Park, KS 66211 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (913) 588-6299
  6. 6
    Medical Pavilion
    2000 Olathe Ste Pod, Kansas City, KS 66160 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (913) 588-1227
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    The University of Kansas Hospital
    4000 Cambridge St # 1045, Kansas City, KS 66160 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (913) 588-1227
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    The University of Kansas Hospital
    10710 Nall Ave # 200, Overland Park, KS 66211 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (913) 588-1227

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  • University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis

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Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
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Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    • English, French
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    NPI Number
    • 1275500282
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Bern
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    Residency
    • Harvard-New Engl Deaconess
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    • University of Kansas School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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