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Dr. James Harrison, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 61
Dr. James Harrison, MD
3.1 (14 Ratings)

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Dr. James Harrison, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Austin, TX.
Dr. James Harrison, MD
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Dr. James Harrison, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 61
Austin, TX
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Harrison, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Austin, TX.

About

Dr. Harrison graduated from Texas A & M University / Main Campus in 1987 and completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. James Harrison, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Austin, TX and has 37 years experience. Dr. Harrison currently practices at Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Austin Oak Hill and are affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Round Rock, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Austin and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Marble Falls. Dr. Harrison has experience treating conditions like Aortic Aneurysm and Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Harrison received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Harrison's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Harrison is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Aneurysm
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Aortic Aneurysm
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Aortic Aneurysm
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Atherosclerosis
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Thyroidectomy
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Prolapse
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Ascites
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Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cancer
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Carcinoma in Situ
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Vascular Disease
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Embolism
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Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stroke
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Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Compression
Venous Hypertension
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Ultrasound
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dialysis Access Procedures
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy Arterial
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Visceral Aorta
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liposuction
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthFirst
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Assurant Health
  • Universal American
  • MVP Health Care
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Austin Oak Hill
    5251 W Highway 290, Austin, TX 78735
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 654-3000
  2. 2 Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Lakeway
    200 Medical Pkwy, Lakeway, TX 78738
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 654-1234
  3. 3 Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Marble Falls
    800 W Highway 71, Marble Falls, TX 78654
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (830) 201-7100

Patient Satisfaction

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3.1
Based on 14 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 23, 2017
WHAT A KIND, PROFESSIONAL. I KNEW WHEN I FIRST TOOK MY MOTHER TO THIS OFFICE THAT WE WOULD BE GREATLY SATISFIED. EVERYONE IN THIS OFFICE ARE ALWAYS EXTREMELY NICE AND GREETS US WITH A SMILE. ANY QUESTION OR CONCERN THAT WE HAVE HAD, HAS ALWAYS BEEN DEALT WITH PROMPTLY. DR HARRISON HAS EASED MANY FEARS THAT HAVE RISEN FOR US AND WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS OFFICE TO ANY ONE I KNOW THAT WILL NEED VASCULAR SERVICES.
SONYA BRYSON-REECE in MT PLEASANT, TX — Apr 23, 2017
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Texas A & M University / Main Campus
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Scott and White Memorial Hospital
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Harrison, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Harrison's profile.

Dr. Harrison frequently treats the following conditions: Aortic Aneurysm and Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Harrison, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Round Rock, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Austin and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Marble Falls.

Yes, Dr. James Harrison, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Round Rock

    300 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX

  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Austin

    5245 W Highway 290, Austin, TX

  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Marble Falls

    810 W Highway 71, Marble Falls, TX