Bariatric Surgeon Profile - James Davidson, M.D.

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James Davidson, M.D.
8210 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 513
Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: (214) 265-7546
Fax: (214) 373-6735
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General Information

Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:	80
Minimum Age for Patients:	16
Maximum Age for Patients:	65
Surgery Types Performed:	RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), Lap Band, AGB - Other, Fobi Pouch GB, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gall Bladder Removal:	Sometimes. Cholecystectomy performed when indicated LAP RNY

Memberships

ASBS (Regular Member)
AMA
ABS

Clinical Experience

Laparoscopic Surgery:	14 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery:	21 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:	5 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		28			5
Lap		600	4	3	5	1 hour(s) 30 minutes	1.2
LAP-BAND^®
		300		2-3	5	1 hour(s) 0 minutes	.5
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
		70		2-3	1	1 hour(s) 0 minutes	1.2

Additional Experience:

general and vascular surgery, extensive experience in advanced laparoscopic procedures

Education and Training

Specialized Training:

Name:	ASBS- Essentials Course
Date:	06/02
Training Covered:	Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

Name:	ASBS- Advanced Course
Date:	06/03
Training Covered:	Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

Name:	Laproscopic Baraitric mini fellowship
Date:	07/02
Training Covered:

Name:	PIMIT Bariatric Course
Date:	08/02
Training Covered:	Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

Name:	Bariatric Surgery Revisions Course
Date:	02/05
Training Covered:	Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

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

Presbyterian Hospital of Plano - Plano, TX
Presbyterian Dallas - Dallas, TX
Vista Hospital of Dallas - Garland, TX
Vista Bariatric Hospital - Garland, TX

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Texas State Board of Medical Examiners 
Accurate as of: 1/22/04 (Verified – 1/22/04)
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Licensee Name:      James Allen Davidson	
License Status:     Active	
License Number:     G0987	
License Type:       MD	
Address:            8210 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 513	
City, State, Zip:   Dallas, Texas  75231 
Orig. License Date: 12/1/1981 (issue date)		
Education:          Medical College of Wisconsin 
                     Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
Residency:          University of Tennessee - Vascular Surgery
                     Knoxville, Tennessee
Fellowship:         United States Army Medical Corps 

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Received specialized training in laparoscopic and/or 
 bariatric surgical techniques by:

Laproscopic Baraitric mini fellowship in 2002        
American Society of Bariatric Surgery - Essentials Course in 2002
Presbyterian Institute for Minimally Invasive Therapy  Bariatric Course in 2002
American Society of Bariatric Surgery - Advanced Course in 2003


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Key Professional Achievements , Appointments and Awards:

Recognized as one of "Top Docs in Dallas" by D Magazine. 
Involved in bariatric surgery since the early 1980's,
returned to field with development of laparoscopic techniques, 
finds bariatrics to be very effective in reducing and 
elimination of many disease processes. 
Does mission work in Brazil, surgery and Christian outreach. 

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ASBS Member
(Verified – 1/22/04)

ABS Member
(Verified. Spoke with Faith H., on 1/22/04.)

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