Bariatric Surgeon Profile - James D. Atkinson

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James D. Atkinson
3802 Meadows Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Phone: (702) 313-8446
Fax: (702) 221-8446
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General Information

Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:	100
Minimum Age for Patients:	18
Maximum Age for Patients:	65
Surgery Types Performed:	RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), Lap Band, Fobi Pouch GB
Gall Bladder Removal:	Sometimes.

Memberships

ASBS (Regular Member)
AMA
ABS

Clinical Experience

Laparoscopic Surgery:	6 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery:	4 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:	4 Years Experience

	Planned Start Date	Surgeries Performed To Date		Avg. Currently Done Per Week	Years Experience With This Type	O.R. & Hospital Stay Times
	Planned Start Date	Total Surgeries	Lap-to-Open Conversion	Avg. Currently Done Per Week	Years Experience With This Type	Avg. O.R. Time (hours/minutes)	Avg. Hospital Stay (days)
Roux-en-Y (RNY)
Open		30
Lap		1500	2	12	5	1 hour(s) 0 minutes	1.0
LAP-BAND^® (LAP)
Lap (Lap Band)		250		3	4	0 hour(s) 1 minutes	1

Education and Training

Medical School:	University of Nevada – Reno, NV (graduated 1995)
Residency:	University of Nevada – Las Vegas, NV (finished 2000)

Specialized Training:

Name:	ASBS Bariatric Essentials Course
Date:	09/01
Training Covered:	Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

Name:	ASBS Masters Program
Date:	06/02
Training Covered:	Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

Name:	Inamed Health Lapband System
Date:	2/03
Training Covered:	Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

Hospital Affiliations
ObesityHelp.com members selecting Dr. Atkinson as their surgeon have posted reviews on the following hospitals:

University Medical Center - Las Vegas, NV
North Vista Hospital - N. Las Vegas, NV
Desert Springs Hospital (COE) - Las Vegas, NV
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North Vista Hospital - North Las Vegas--dup--, NV
North Vista - North Las Vegas--dup--, NV
North Vista - Las Vegas--dup--, NV

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Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners
Accurate as of: 9/11/03 (Verified ï¿½ 9/11/03)
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Licensee Name:      James Dee Atkinson	
License Status:     Active	
License Number:     NV9366	
License Type:       MD	
Address:            3802 Meadows Lane	
City, State, Zip:   Las Vegas, Nevada  89107 
Orig. License Date: 5/10/2000 (issue date)		
Education:          University of Nevada ï¿½Reno, Nevada
Residency:          University of Nevada ï¿½Las Vegas, Nevada 

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Specialized Training in Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgical Techniques:

ASBS Bariatric Essentials Course in 2001.
ASBS Masters Program in 2002.
Inamed Health Lap band System.
 

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Key Professional Achievements , Appointments and Awards:

Dr. Atkinson is a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and has been an 
active member of Medical Societies nationally and locally, including the 
American Medical Association, Nevada State Medical Association, and the Clark 
County Medical Society. He has received numerous academic awards during his 
career,. Most recently he was highly honored by being elected to the 
distinguished medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha. He was also selected 
as one of ï¿½Americaï¿½s Top Surgeonsï¿½ in 2002.

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ASBS Member
(Verified ï¿½ 9/11/03)

AMA Member
(Verified ï¿½ 9/11/03)

ABS Member
(Verified. Spoke with Sandra H. on 9/11/03.)

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