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Dr. James Caralis, DO

Thoracic Surgery* Age 70
Dr. James Caralis, DO
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Dr. James Caralis, DO is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Pontiac, MI.
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Dr. James Caralis, DO

Thoracic Surgery* Age 70
Pontiac, MI
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. James Caralis, DO is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Pontiac, MI.

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Dr. Caralis graduated from Midwestern University. Dr. James Caralis, DO is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Pontiac, MI and has 46 years experience. Dr. Caralis currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with McLaren Oakland, McLaren Port Huron and Trinity Health Oakland Hospital. At present, Dr. Caralis received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Caralis' office accepts new patients. Dr. Caralis is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Repair
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Varicose Vein Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Preferred PPO
  • Blue Care Network PCP Focus Network HMO
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    Priority Health HMO

Locations

  1. 1 James Caralis DO PC
    44555 Woodward Ave Ste 307, Pontiac, MI 48341
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (248) 858-3939
  2. 2 Office
    15959 Hall Rd Ste 110, Macomb, MI 48044
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (586) 726-4823

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Mar 19, 2016
Always takes time to explain everything and very patient answering questions.
Douglas Hahn in Waterford Michigan — Mar 19, 2016
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Midwestern University
    1979
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Caralis, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Caralis' profile.

Dr. James Caralis, DO is affiliated with McLaren Oakland, McLaren Port Huron and Trinity Health Oakland Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Caralis, DO holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • McLaren Oakland

    50 N Perry St, Pontiac, MI

  • McLaren Port Huron

    1221 Pine Grove Ave, Port Huron, MI

  • Trinity Health Oakland Hospital

    44405 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI