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James Qualls
Experienced in Hernia Surgery

Dr. James Qualls

Family Medicine
CHRISTUS Health
Trinity Clinic
1505 Highway 19 South, 
Athens, TX 

Experienced in Hernia Surgery
CHRISTUS Health
Trinity Clinic
1505 Highway 19 South, 
Athens, TX 
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Overview

James Qualls is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Texas. Dr. Qualls is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Graduate Institution
Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of Midwestern University
Residency
McLennan County Medical Education & Research Foundation
Specialties
Family Medicine
Licenses
Family Medicine in TX
Board Certifications
American Board Of Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
CHRISTUS Health Plan
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Texas
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EMI Health
  • PPO
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

Trinity Clinic
1505 Highway 19 South, Athens, TX 75751
Call: 903-675-1725
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117 Medical Circle, 
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 (34.6 miles away)
903-676-3200
Languages Spoken:
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Donald Carney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Texas. Dr. Carney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Empyema, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

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Family Medicine

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117 Medical Circle, 
Athens, TX 
 (34.6 miles away)
903-676-3200
Languages Spoken:
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Christian Zuniga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Texas. Dr. Zuniga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hernia Surgery.

Experienced in Hernia Surgery
Dr. Ronald W. Heine
Family Medicine
Experienced in Hernia Surgery
Dr. Ronald W. Heine
Family Medicine

Lakeland Medical Associates

117 Medical Circle, 
Athens, TX 
 (34.6 miles away)
903-676-3200
Experience:
44+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Ronald Heine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Texas. Dr. Heine has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Lung Metastases, Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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      • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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      • Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia
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      • Acute Cystitis
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      • Acute Kidney Failure
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