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Dr. James Pilkington, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Dr. James Pilkington, MD
2.4 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. James Pilkington, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Alma, MI
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Pilkington, MD is a General Surgeon in Alma, MI.

About

Dr. Pilkington graduated from MICHIGAN STATE University. Dr. James Pilkington, MD is a General Surgeon in Alma, MI and has 30 years experience. Dr. Pilkington currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with MyMichigan Medical Center Clare, MyMichigan Medical Center Midland and MyMichigan Medical Center Alma. Dr. Pilkington has experience treating conditions like Anal and Rectal Cancer and Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pilkington received an average rating of 2.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Pilkington's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pilkington is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Partial Cystectomy
Inguinal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pyloric Stenosis
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Wound Repair
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Craniosynostosis
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Transplant
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Orchiectomy
Pancreas Surgeries
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vagotomy
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Venous Sclerotherapy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • BlueCard PPO
  • Blue Cross Premier PPO
    Blue Care Network PCP Focus Network HMO
    PPO Plans - Group Enrollees PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    APCN Choice POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Priority PPO
  • Physicians Health Plan Sparrow / SPN

Locations

  1. 1 Great Lakes Surgical Associates
    315 E Warwick Dr Ste 3, Alma, MI 48801
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  2. 2 Office
    4851 E Pickard St Ste 2200, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
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  3. 3 Spine & Pain Program Clare
    602 Beech St Ste 2240, Clare, MI 48617
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  4. 4 MidMichigan Medical Center Clare
    703 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617
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Dec 14, 2024
Good doctor. I had to get a colonoscopy checkup and did not want to wait 8 months to see Dr. Ofori-Darko so I called up Dr. Pilkington and within a month I was done with my colonoscopy with no signs of any UC flare up! Good doctor. Would recommend.
Gary — Dec 14, 2024
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General Surgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • MICHIGAN STATE University
    1995
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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Pilkington, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pilkington's profile.

Dr. Pilkington frequently treats the following conditions: Anal and Rectal Cancer and Umbilical Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Pilkington, MD is affiliated with MyMichigan Medical Center Clare, MyMichigan Medical Center Midland and MyMichigan Medical Center Alma.

Yes, Dr. James Pilkington, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MyMichigan Medical Center Clare

    703 N McEwan St, Clare, MI

  • MyMichigan Medical Center Midland

    4000 Wellness Dr, Midland, MI

  • MyMichigan Medical Center Alma

    300 E Warwick Dr, Alma, MI