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James Hammel, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Omaha, NE, Children's Nebraska

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Thoracic Surgery • Omaha, NE

Aortic Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Chief, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Omaha

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Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2002 - 2004
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska Medical Center College of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1994 - 2001
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1996 - Present
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • SD State Medical License
    SD State Medical License Active through 2023
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 1996 - 2022
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Spectrum Health to Introduce Heart Transplant Procedures for Children
    Spectrum Health to Introduce Heart Transplant Procedures for ChildrenMay 8th, 2022
  • Dr. Varghese Seeks to Minimize Ventilator Usage
    Dr. Varghese Seeks to Minimize Ventilator UsageNovember 28th, 2016
  • Hearts and Minds: Dr. James Hammel Leads Omaha Children’s Hospital Team Beyond Borders to Repair Heart Defects in Young Patients in La Paz, Mexico
    Hearts and Minds: Dr. James Hammel Leads Omaha Children’s Hospital Team Beyond Borders to Repair Heart Defects in Young Patients in La Paz, MexicoMay 7th, 2016

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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. James Hammel, Dr. James Hammel, MD, Dr. J Hammel, Dr. James M Hammel