Overview
James Fleshman, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Fleshman is a board-certified physician, specializing in colon and rectal surgery, with a subspecialty in anorectal disease. He is a proud member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the American Surgical Association, the Texas Surgical Society, the Southern Surgical Association and the American College of Surgeons, the latter of which he holds multiple leadership roles. Dr. Fleshman also serves as Chair of the Department of Surgery at Baylor University Medical Center, focusing on leadership training for all levels of members. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing and traveling with his wife and children to Europe and the western states of the US.
Dr. Fleshman is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Diverticular Disease, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Ileostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 107 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
420 E 6th St, Ste 102, Odessa, TX 79761
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Fleshman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Fleshman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Fleshman by calling their office at 469-800-7600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Fleshman a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Fleshman is classified as an Advanced expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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 Fleshman specialize in?
While Dr. James Fleshman is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, and Ureteral Reconstruction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. James Fleshman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Fleshman has published 107 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. James Fleshman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Fleshman accept my insurance?
Dr. James Fleshman accepts most major insurance plans, including Baylor Scott & White Health and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-7600 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.
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- Colorectal CancerDr. Fleshman isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Fleshman isAdvanced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Ureteral ReconstructionDr. Fleshman isAdvanced. Learn about Ureteral Reconstruction.
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- Anal CancerDr. Fleshman isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Fleshman isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Fleshman isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- ColostomyDr. Fleshman isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Fleshman isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Fleshman isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.