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Dr. James Balcom IV, MD

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Dr. James Balcom IV, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Salem, MA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. James Balcom IV, MD is a General Surgeon in Salem, MA.

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Dr. Balcom IV graduated from Vanderbilt University. Dr. James Balcom IV, MD is a General Surgeon in Salem, MA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Balcom IV currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and North Shore Medical Center. Dr. Balcom IV has experience treating conditions like Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Balcom IV received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Balcom IV's office accepts new patients. Dr. Balcom IV is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid Artery Disease
Abdominal Pain
Aortic Ectasia
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Gallstones
Iliac Aneurysm
Lymphedema
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Osteosarcoma
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Venous Hypertension
Venous Insufficiency
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Embolectomy Arterial
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Skin Grafts
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Appendicitis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Buerger's Disease
Cerebral Embolism
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Spider Veins
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Repair
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bile Duct Procedure
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Colectomy
Colostomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Salem Hospital
    81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 354-3584
  2. 2 Cra Danvers Imaging LLC
    102 Endicott St, Danvers, MA 01923
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 882-6868
  3. 3 Mass General Vein Care Danvers
    104 Endicott St Ste 200, Danvers, MA 01923
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 882-6868
  4. 4 Health Quarters
    100 Cummings Ctr Ste 110E, Beverly, MA 01915
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 922-8346

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May 18, 2019
Dr. Balcom saved my life three years ago. Recently I have needed two more serious procedures . He is truly an expert in his field. He is the most humble and caring doctor I have ever met. Every aspect of my three surgeries with him was the best.
— May 18, 2019
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University
    1996
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Vascular Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Balcom IV, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balcom IV's profile.

Dr. Balcom IV frequently treats the following conditions: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Balcom IV, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and North Shore Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Balcom IV, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • North Shore Medical Center

    81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA