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James Cook
Experienced in Hernia Surgery

Dr. James Cook

General Surgery
Novant Health
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center - Dept Of Surgery
207 Old Lexington Rd, 
Thomasville, NC 
29 Years of Experience
Experienced in Hernia Surgery
Novant Health
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center - Dept Of Surgery
207 Old Lexington Rd, 
Thomasville, NC 
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Overview

James Cook is a General Surgeon in Thomasville, North Carolina. Dr. Cook has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Graduate Institution
Baylor College Of Medicine, 1997.0
Residency
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in NC
Hospital Affiliations
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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  • HMO
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Innovation Health
  • HMO
Sentara Healthcare
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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

Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center - Dept of Surgery
207 Old Lexington Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360
Call: 336-476-2580
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