Dr. Adrian James, MD

Expert Publications

• Establishment of a bone-anchored auricular prosthesis (BAAP) program.
• Investigation of cardiac function in children with suspected obstructive sleep apnea.
• Device fixation and small incision access for pediatric cochlear implants.
• Cochlear implant surgery at 12 months of age or younger.
• Skin breakdown over cochlear implants: prevention of a magnet site complication.
• Effects of middle ear application of Cipro HC Otic Suspension in an animal model.
• Dynamics of real time DPOAE contralateral suppression in chinchillas and humans.
• Prosper Ménière.
• Inner ear dysplasia is common in children with Down syndrome (trisomy 21).
• Computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance imaging before pediatric cochlear implantation? Developing an investigative strategy.
• Antiviral agents for the treatment of recurrent respiratory papillomatosis: a systematic review of the English-language literature.
• Successful cochlear implantation in a child with Keratosis, Icthiosis and Deafness (KID) Syndrome and Dandy-Walker malformation.
• Tympanic membrane changes following paediatric cochlear implantation.
• Tinnitus is prevalent in children with cochlear implants.
• Soft tissue complications after small incision pediatric cochlear implantation.

Media Releases

Get to know Internist Dr. Adrian James, who serves patients in Oakland, California.

An excellent internist, Dr. James is the Chief Medical Officer at West Oakland Health.

West Oakland Health is a private, non-profit community health center providing comprehensive primary and preventive medical, dental, mental health, maternal and child health, OB/GYN, pediatric, WIC, substance abuse, recovery, and optometry services. They provide these services to families and individuals regardless of their ability to pay. Their goal is to provide the best in health care delivery in a way that allows patients to be informed and involved in all health care decisions.

With a broad educational background, Dr. James earned his medical degree from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine in 1992. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the Alameda Health System-Highland Hospital in 1995.

In pursuit of clinical excellence, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

As a testament of his dedication to his field, Dr. James has been the recipient of the Patients' Choice Award (2014), and On-Time Doctor Award (2014).

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