Overview
James Edgerton is a Thoracic Surgeon in Plano, Texas. Dr. Edgerton is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Esophageal Perforation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 70 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4708 Alliance Blvd Ste 1, Plano, TX 75093
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Office
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Edgerton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Edgerton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Edgerton by calling their office at 972-596-6676. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Edgerton a top-rated expert for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Edgerton is classified as an Advanced expert for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James Edgerton specialize in?
While Dr. James Edgerton is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Boils. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. James Edgerton participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Edgerton has published 70 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). You can view a list of Dr. James Edgerton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Edgerton accept my insurance?
Dr. James Edgerton accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 972-596-6676 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Edgerton isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Edgerton isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Experienced
- BoilsDr. Edgerton isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Edgerton isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.


