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Dr. James Stephenson, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
4.2 (12)
Map Pin Small Greenville, SC
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Stephenson, MD

Dr. James Stephenson, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Greenville, SC. They specialize in Thoracic Surgery, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital, Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital and Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Stephenson an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Stephenson works at Practice in Greenville, SC. They frequently treat conditions like Lung Cancer, Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Pleural Effusion along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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. Stephenson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Prisma Health Division of Surgical Oncology - Greenville
    890 W Faris Rd Ste 320, Greenville, SC 29605 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (864) 455-7000
  2. 2
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    300 E McBee Ave Fl 4, Greenville, SC 29601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (864) 455-1200

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital
  • Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
  • Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital
  • Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital
  • Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital
  • Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital

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Lung Cancer
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Pleural Effusion

Treatment frequency



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Lung Cancer
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pleural Effusion
Esophageal Cancer
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Partial Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Cancer
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Cardiac Tamponade
Chest Wall Tumor
Chylothorax
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Lung Mass
Lung Nodule
Mediastinal Cancer
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thymomas
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
da Vinci® Lobectomy
Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Surgery
Minimally Invasive and Navigational Procedure
Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (MIE)
Minimally Invasive Mediastinal Tumor Surgery With Robotic Assistance
Minimally Invasive Thymectomy
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pleural Effusion and PleurX® Catheter Placement
Pleurodesis
Port Removal
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
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    4.2
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    About Dr. James Stephenson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1821043092
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Aberdeen/Aberdeen Royal I
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Greenville Memorial Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Davidson College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. James Stephenson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Stephenson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Stephenson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Stephenson works at Practice in Greenville, SC. View the full address on Dr. Stephenson’s profile.

    Dr. Stephenson has seen patients for Lung Cancer, Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Pleural Effusion, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Stephenson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Stephenson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Stephenson.

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