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Dr. James Johnson, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
Map Pin Small Yazoo City, MS
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Johnson, MD

Dr. James Johnson, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Yazoo City, MS. They specialize in Thoracic Surgery, has 47 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine and is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Yazoo and Merit Health Natchez. Dr. Johnson, completed a residency at University Tex Parkland Hospital.

Dr. Johnson works at Practice in Yazoo City, MS with other offices in Memphis, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Dehydration and Shortness of Breath along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Cigna 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. Johnson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Baptist Medical Center - Yazoo
    823 Grand Ave, Yazoo City, MS 39194 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (662) 746-2261
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    Wellness First Inc
    5180 Park Ave Ste 250, Memphis, TN 38119 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 753-3766

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  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Yazoo
  • Merit Health Natchez

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Detoxification Evaluation
Esophageal Surgery
Heart Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracentesis
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 47 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1295753762
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Tex Parkland Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Tenn
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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