James G. Mcpherson

Overview

James Mcpherson is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 37 years.

His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Dr. Mcpherson is board certified in American Board Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Graduate Institution

Tulane Medical School , 1989, 1989

Residency

St. Luke's Roosevelt Medical Center , General Surgery , 1990 - 1994

Specialties

General Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Surgery

Fellowships

USC - Department of Surgery , Cardiothoracic Surgery , 1994 - 1997

Hospital Affiliations

Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Los Angeles Cardiovasular And Thoracic Surgery Group
201 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

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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Is Dr. James G. Mcpherson a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James G. Mcpherson is classified as an Experienced expert for Aortic Dissection, 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 G. Mcpherson specialize in?

While Dr. James G. Mcpherson is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. James G. Mcpherson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James G. Mcpherson has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. James G. Mcpherson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James G. Mcpherson accept my insurance?

Dr. James G. Mcpherson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 213-484-7800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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