
Dr. James W Blatchford M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
6005 Park Ave Suite 802 Memphis TN, 38119About
Dr. James Blatchford is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Blatchford specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Blatchford typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
Duke University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
Dr. James W Blatchford M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 6005 Park Ave Suite 802
6005 Park Ave Suite 802 -Memphis, TN 38119Get Direction
Practice At 2055 E South Blvd Suite 708
2055 E South Blvd Suite 708 -Montgomery, AL 36116Get Direction
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- Dr. Darryl Seth Weiman M.D.956 Court Ave Memphis TN 38163
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Nearest Hospitals
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5959 PARK AVE MEMPHIS TN 38119BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
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3000 GETWELL RD MEMPHIS TN 38118BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTHl
2105 EAST SOUTH BOULEVARD MONTGOMERY AL 36116BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER EASTl
400 TAYLOR ROAD MONTGOMERY AL 36117