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Dr. James McCormick specializes in colorectal surgery (formerly proctology), vascular surgery, general surgery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. James McCormick has been compared 364 times. Details of Dr. McCormick's 16 years experience as an DO, his hospital affiliation and education at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine are available on your free doctor report.
Dr. James McCormick identified specializing in
Colorectal Surgery (formerly Proctology)Colorectal Surgery (formerly Proctology)
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area by medical and surgical means. The specialist also deals with organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary, and female reproductive system) involved in primary intestinal disease.
Colon and rectal surgeons have the expertise to diagnose and often manage anorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids, fissures (painful tears in the anal lining), abscesses and fistulae (infections located around the anus and rectum) in the office setting. They also treat problems of the intestine and colon, and perform endoscopic procedures to evaluate and treat problems such as cancer, polyps (precancerous growths), and inflammatory conditions. No Sub Specialties., Vascular SurgeryVascular Surgery
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intercranial vessels or the heart. and General SurgeryGeneral Surgery
A surgeon manages a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body. The surgeon established the diagnosis and provides the preoperative, operative, and postoperative care to surgical patients and is usually responsible for the comprehensive management of the trauma victim and the critically ill surgical patient. The surgeon uses a variety of diagnostic techniques, including endoscopy, for observing internal structures, and may use specialized instruments during operative procedures. A general surgeon is expected to be familiar with the salient features of other surgical specialties in order to recognize problems in those areas and to know when to refer a patient to another specialist..
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Dr. McCormick attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1998 having 16 years experience.
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1050 Bower Hill Rd, Suite 208 Pittsburgh, PA 15243
1050 Bower Hill Rd, Suite 208 Pittsburgh, PA 15243
1307 Federal St, Suite 300 Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Allegheny General Hospital, 320 E N Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
4725 Mcknight Rd, Suite 215 Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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