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James Kearns, MD, Urology, Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center

JamesTimothyKearnsMD

Urology • Charlotte, NC

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Oncology

Assistant Professor, Urologic Oncology

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Summary

  • Dr. James Kearns is an urologist in Charlotte, NC and is affiliated with Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has been in practice 7 years. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery and surgical oncology and is experienced in prostate cancer and urology.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineFellowship, Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, 2016 - 2018
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Urology, 2012 - 2016
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Surgery, 2010 - 2012
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2010
  • Clemson University
    Clemson UniversityBS, Chemical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2010 - 2023
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2016 - 2019
  • American Board of Urology Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Samuel B. Earle Award 2006
  • Faculty Scholarship Award Clemson University, 2006
  • Tau Beta Pi 2004
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Reply to Runqiang Yuan's Letter to the Editor Re: James T. Kearns, Anna V. Faino, Lisa F. Newcomb, Et Al. Role of Surveillance Biopsy with No Cancer as a Prognostic Ma...  
    James Kearns, MD, European Urology
  • Urodynamic studies in spinal cord tethering  
    Kearns JT, Esposito D, Dooley B, Frim D, Gundeti MS, Childs Nervs Syst, 1/1/2013
  • Outcomes of infants undergoing robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty compared to open repair  
    Dangle PP, Kearns JT, Anderson B, Gundeti MS, J Urol, 1/1/2013

Abstracts/Posters

  • Genetic correction of PSA can reduce the number of men diagnosed with potentially insignificant prostate cancer: Results from a surgical and active surveillance cohort.
    Kearns JT et al, North Central Section, AUA, 1/1/2014
  • Distinguishing indolent from aggressive prostate cancer in active surveillance using partial wave spectroscopy to measure nanocytological field carcinogenesis.
    Kearns JT et al, North Central Section, AUA, 1/1/2014
  • Findings of ASAP/PIN are associated with disease progression in active surveillance.
    Kearns JT et al, AUA Annual Conference, 1/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Diagnosing Prostate Cancer: Significant Advancements Being Made
    Diagnosing Prostate Cancer: Significant Advancements Being MadeOctober 19th, 2021
  • James Kearns, MD, a Urologist with Levine Cancer Institute – Morehead
    James Kearns, MD, a Urologist with Levine Cancer Institute – MoreheadSeptember 22nd, 2020
  • USPSTF Prostate Screening Guidance Had Impact
    USPSTF Prostate Screening Guidance Had ImpactMay 22nd, 2018
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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. James Kearns, Dr. James Kearns, MD, Dr. J Kearns, Dr. James Timothy Kearns