James M. Poindexter
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
1718 Peachtree Street Northwest, Suite 360, 
Atlanta, GA 

Overview

Dr. James M. Poindexter Jr., M.D., received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and completed his medical degree at Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, Missouri. He served as surgical and chief resident at the University of Connecticut before completing his vascular surgery fellowship training at New York Medical College. He then served first as an Assistant Professor and then as Associate Professor of Surgery at the Morehouse School of Medicine, providing clinical instruction to Morehouse and Emory University residents at Grady Memorial Hospital.Dr. Poindexter is board-certified in surgery and licensed in both Georgia and Missouri, Dr. Poindexter's Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory was one of the first to receive full accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission on the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories. It is regularly used in the clinical evaluation of vascular conditions. Dr. Poindexter continues to serve as an attending vascular surgeon at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Dr. Poindexter has been recognized for his professional acumen with numerous awards, among them the J.P. Wilson Surgical Attending of the Year Award from the Atlanta Medical Center and the Georgia Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Poindexter has served patients at Piedmont Hospital since 1996. Dr. Poindexter welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.

Dr. Poindexter is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome, Arterial Insufficiency, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dr. Poindexter is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Poindexter is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Washington University School Of Medicine, 1980

Residency

New Britain General Hospital, 1985

Specialties

Vascular Surgery

Licenses

Vascular Surgery in GA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Westchester Medical Center, 1986

Hospital Affiliations

Piedmont Hospital, Inc

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Georgia Vascular Specialists
1718 Peachtree Street Northwest, Suite 360, Atlanta, GA 30309

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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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James M. Poindexter is classified as an Advanced expert for Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome, 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 M. Poindexter specialize in?

While Dr. James M. Poindexter is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome, Arterial Insufficiency, and Venous Insufficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.

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

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Dr. James M. Poindexter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 404-350-9505 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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