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Dr. Kelly James, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Kelly James, MD
4.5 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Kelly James, MD is a General Surgeon in Independence, MO.
Dr. Kelly James, MD
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Dr. Kelly James, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Independence, MO
Accepting new patients
Dr. Kelly James, MD is a General Surgeon in Independence, MO.

About

Dr. James graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed a residency at State University of New York. Dr. Kelly James, MD is a General Surgeon in Independence, MO. Dr. James currently practices at United Surgical Associates of Kansas City and are affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center. At present, Dr. James received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. James' office accepts new patients. Dr. James is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Gallstones
Appendicitis
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Gallstones
Appendicitis
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Gallstones
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rib Fracture
Umbilical Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Carcinoma in Situ
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Toxic Megacolon
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • First Choice Health
  • Comp Results
  • Aetna PPO
  • MHNet - Behavioral Health
  • United Healthcare PPO
    United Behavioral Health
    Care Improvement Plus
    CarePlus
    United Healthcare POS
  • Humana POS

Locations

  1. 1 United Surgical Associates of Kansas City
    19101 E Valley View Pkwy Ste B, Independence, MO 64055
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 254-9292
  2. 2 Advanced Wound Care Center at Centerpoint Medical Center
    19550 E 39th St S Ste 430, Independence, MO 64057
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 698-8890

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4.5
Based on 17 Reviews
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Mar 30, 2021
Dr. James is an excellent surgeon with life saving skills. I would absolutely recommend him.
— Mar 30, 2021
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • State University of New York
Residency Hospital
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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. Kelly James, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. James' profile.

Dr. Kelly James, MD is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, Independence, MO