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Dr. James Shoptaw, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Dr. James Shoptaw, MD
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Dr. James Shoptaw, MD is a General Surgeon in Hazard, KY.
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Dr. James Shoptaw, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Hazard, KY
Accepting new patients
Dr. James Shoptaw, MD is a General Surgeon in Hazard, KY.

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Dr. James Shoptaw, MD is a General Surgeon in Hazard, KY. Dr. Shoptaw currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with SGMC Health-Main. At present, Dr. Shoptaw received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Shoptaw's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shoptaw is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Lung Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Testicular Cancer
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Lung Transplant
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Craniosynostosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Heart Valve Disorders
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
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Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
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Liver Cancer
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid Cancer
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rectal Prolapse
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Small Intestine Cancer
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Transposition of Great Arteries
Traumatic Brain Injury
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Aortic Repair
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Breast Reconstruction
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Cystectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopic Billiary Stone Removal
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Meniscus Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Heart Mitral Valvuloplasty Robotic A
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Renal Transplant
Resection Cardiac Tumor with Robotic Assist
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Silver Pathway w/HSA-KY PPO
    Silver Pathway Transition (Pathway - / Small Grp)-KY HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
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    Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Arh Cardiology Associates-Hazard
    210 Black Gold Blvd Ste 210, Hazard, KY 41701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (606) 439-0326
  2. 2 SGMC Cardiovascular Institute
    2409 N Patterson St Ste 230, Valdosta, GA 31602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (229) 259-4369
  3. 3 Hazard Internal Medicine P.S.C
    243 Roy Campbell Dr Ste A, Hazard, KY 41701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (606) 439-0447
  4. 4 Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
    100 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, KY 41701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (606) 439-1331

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Feb 24, 2024
Great Doctor Great teamGreat communications Great follow up and post op access
Trent — Feb 24, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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  • Baylor College of Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Shoptaw, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shoptaw's profile.

Dr. James Shoptaw, MD is affiliated with SGMC Health-Main.

Yes, Dr. James Shoptaw, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • SGMC Health-Main

    2501 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA