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Dr. James Shoptaw, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
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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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Thoracentesis
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracentesis
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracentesis
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Port Placements or Replacements
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Lung Cancer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
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
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Small Intestine Cancer
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Systolic Heart Failure
Testicular Cancer
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Cancer
Transposition of Great Arteries
Traumatic Brain Injury
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Unstable Angina
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
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
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Tilt_Testing
Tracheal Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Silver Pathway Transition (Pathway - / Small Grp)-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway w/HSA-KY PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Sagamore Plus
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    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 South Georgia Medical Center
    2501 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (229) 433-2300
  5. 5 South Georgia Medical Center
    2501 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (229) 433-1000

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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
Board Certifications
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Residency

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  • Baylor College of Medicine
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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