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Dr. James Kot, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
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30 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Kot, MD

Dr. James Kot, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Hattiesburg, MS. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Forrest General Hospital. Dr. Kot, completed a residency at Ochsner Clin. Patients rated Dr. Kot an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Kot works at Hattiesburg Clinic Orthopedic in Hattiesburg, MS. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kot's Office Locations

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    Hattiesburg Clinic
    415 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 264-6000
  2. 2
    Forrest General Hospital
    6051 U S Highway 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 288-7000
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    415 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 268-5800

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Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
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Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
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Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    About Dr. James Kot, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1144334814
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ochsner Clin
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Ochsner Clin
    Residency
    Internship
    • Ochsner Clin
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Dr. Kot works at Hattiesburg Clinic Orthopedic in Hattiesburg, MS. View the full address on Dr. Kot’s profile.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Kot. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kot.

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