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James Edgerton, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Dallas, TX

JamesR.EdgertonMD

Thoracic Surgery • Dallas, TX

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Surgical Consultant, Cardiac Arrhythmia & Quality Assurance

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Summary

  • James R Edgerton, MD, FACS, FACC, FHRS is an Adjunct Professor of Surgery with the cardiothoracic surgery division at Washington University in St Louis working mainly in clinical research. He also serves as Senior Clinical Scientist at Baylor, Scott and White Health in Dallas, Texas.

    He completed a general surgery residency at University of Florida, Gainesville Florida and a cardiothoracic residency at Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina. He is board certified in both general and cardiothoracic surgery. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the American Association of Thoracic Surgery (AATS) and a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons, American College of Cardiology, and the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS). He holds and has held leadership positions in HRS, STS, AATS, and the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. He serves on the editorial boards of Journal of Atrial Fibrillation and Journal of the Heart Surgery Forum. Additionally, he is a reviewer for seven tier one peer reviewed journals. He is a sought-after lecturer speaking at multiple international scientific meetings and has demonstrated surgical technique, operating on five different continents.

    He continues to impact the field through research, involvement in various guidelines statements, and educational lecturing internationally. His research interests lie in the fields of cardiac arrhythmias and quality assurance.

Education & Training

  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Thoracic Surgery - Integrated, 1984 - 1986
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaResidency, Surgery, 1978 - 1984
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1985 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1998 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2008 - 2022
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2007 - 2021
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1988 - 2021
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1986 - 2007
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1979 - 1985
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FHRS) Heart Rhythm Society
  • Member American Association of Thoracic Surgeons
  • Member Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 1989
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Clinical Practice Guideline: Executive Summary
    Clinical Practice Guideline: Executive SummaryOctober 19th, 2018
  • Electrophysiology Society, and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
    Electrophysiology Society, and the Society of Thoracic SurgeonsAugust 19th, 2018
  • Learn About Bicupsid Aortic Valves and Prolapsed Mitral Valves
    Learn About Bicupsid Aortic Valves and Prolapsed Mitral ValvesOctober 12th, 2016
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Professional Memberships

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