JamesW.MaherMD

General Surgery • Richmond, VA

Professor, Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine

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Office
1201 Broad Rock Blvd
Richmond, VA 23249
Phone+1 804-675-5000

Fax+1 804-675-5585
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Education & Training

University of FloridaResidency, Surgery, 1974 - 1980
University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

VA State Medical License 2004 - 2024
IA State Medical License 1985 - 2004
FL State Medical License 1975 - 1981
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

48 citations
Rifabutin-Based Triple Therapy (RHB-105) for Helicobacter pylori Eradication: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial.
David Y. Graham, Yamil Canaan, James W. Maher, Gregory J Wiener, Kristina G. Hulten, Ira N. Kalfus> ;Annals of Internal Medicine. 2020 May 5
A Tribute to Dr. Edward E. Mason, M.D.
James W. Maher> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2015 Mar 1
141 citations
Effect of reversible intermittent intra-abdominal vagal nerve blockade on morbid obesity: The ReCharge randomized clinical trial
Sayeed Ikramuddin, Robin P. Blackstone, Anthony Brancatisano, James Toouli, Sajani Shah, Bruce M. Wolfe, Ken Fujioka, James W. Maher, James M. Swain, Florencia G. Que,...> ;JAMA. 2014 Sep 3
6 citations
Evaluation of Pre- and Postoperative Physical Activity Participation in Laparoscopic Gastric Banding Patients
Matthew G. Browning, Nancy Baugh, Luke G. Wolfe, John K. Kellum, James W. Maher, Ronald K. Evans> ;Obesity Surgery. 2014 May 16
107 citations
The EMPOWER Study: Randomized, Prospective, Double-Blind, Multicenter Trial of Vagal Blockade to Induce Weight Loss in Morbid Obesity
Michael G. Sarr, Charles J. Billington, Roy Brancatisano, Anthony Brancatisano, James Toouli, Lilian Kow, Ninh T. Nguyen, Robin P. Blackstone, James W. Maher, Scott A....> ;Obesity Surgery. 2012 Sep 8
439 citations
Increased Hepatic Synthesis and Dysregulation of Cholesterol Metabolism Is Associated with the Severity of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Hae-Ki Min, Ashwani Kapoor, Michael Fuchs, Faridoddin Mirshahi, Huiping Zhou, James W. Maher, John M. Kellum, Russell Warnick, Melissa J. Contos, Arun J. Sanyal> ;Cell Metabolism. 2012 May 2
35 citations
Long-term results of malabsorptive distal Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in superobese patients
John M. Kellum, Silas M. Chikunguwo, James W. Maher, Luke G. Wolfe, Harvey J. Sugerman> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2011 Mar 1
164 citations
Analysis of factors associated with durable remission of diabetes after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Silas M. Chikunguwo, Luke G. Wolfe, Patricia W. Dodson, Jill G. Meador, Nancy Baugh, John N. Clore, John M. Kellum, James W. Maher> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2010 May 1
25 citations
Drain Amylase Levels Are an Adjunct in Detection of Gastrojejunostomy Leaks after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
James W. Maher, William Bakhos, Nissin Nahmias, Luke G. Wolfe, Jill G. Meador, Nancy Baugh, John M. Kellum> ;Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2009 May 1
9 citations
Bariatric surgery in Medicare patients: greater risks but substantial benefits.
Xiang Yuan, Lisa R. Martin Hawver, Peter Ojo, Luke M. Wolfe, Jill G. Meador, John M. Kellum, James W. Maher> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2009 May 1
137 citations
Becoming physically active after bariatric surgery is associated with improved weight loss and health-related quality of life.
Dale S. Bond, Suzanne Phelan, Luke G. Wolfe, Ronald K. Evans, Jill G. Meador, John M. Kellum, James W. Maher, Rena R. Wing> ;Obesity. 2009 Jan 1
516 citations
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis is associated with altered hepatic MicroRNA expression.
Onpan Cheung, Puneet Puri, Christoph Eicken, Melissa J. Contos, Faridoddin Mirshahi, James W. Maher, John M. Kellum, Hae-Ki Min, Velimir A. Luketic, Arun J. Sanyal> ;Hepatology. 2008 Dec 1
43 citations
Does diabetes affect weight loss after gastric bypass
Alfredo M. Carbonell, Luke G. Wolfe, Jill G. Meador, Harvey J. Sugerman, John M. Kellum, James W. Maher> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2008 May 1
32 citations
Four Hundred Fifty Consecutive Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypasses with No Mortality and Declining Leak Rates and Lengths of Stay in a Bariatric Training Program
James W. Maher, Lisa Martin Hawver, Anthony Pucci, Luke G. Wolfe, Jill G. Meador, John M. Kellum> ;Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2008 May 1
440 citations
Activation and dysregulation of the unfolded protein response in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Puneet Puri, Faridoddin Mirshahi, Onpan Cheung, Ramesh Natarajan, James W. Maher, John M. Kellum, Arun J. Sanyal> ;Gastroenterology. 2008 Feb 1
49 citations
Participation in 150 min/wk of moderate or higher intensity physical activity yields greater weight loss after gastric bypass surgery.
Ronald K. Evans, Dale S. Bond, Luke G. Wolfe, Jill G. Meador, Jeffrey E. Herrick, John M. Kellum, James W. Maher> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2007 Sep 1
19 citations
Selective, versus routine, upper gastrointestinal series leads to equal morbidity and reduced hospital stay in laparoscopic gastric bypass patients
Sophia D. Lee, Magued N. Khouzam, John M. Kellum, Eric J. DeMaria, Jill G. Meador, Luke G. Wolfe, James W. Maher> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2007 Jul 1
87 citations
Effect of Location and Speed of Diagnosis on Anastomotic Leak Outcomes in 3828 Gastric Bypass Cases
Sukhyung Lee, Brennan J. Carmody, Luke G. Wolfe, Eric J. DeMaria, John M. Kellum, Harvey J. Sugerman, James W. Maher> ;Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2007 Mar 20
65 citations
Pulmonary Embolism Complicating Bariatric Surgery: Detailed Analysis of a Single Institution’s 24-Year Experience
Brennan J. Carmody, Harvey J. Sugerman, John M. Kellum, Mohammed K. Jamal, Jason M. Johnson, Alfredo M. Carbonell, James W. Maher, Luke G. Wolfe, Eric J. DeMaria> ;Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2006 Dec 1
9 citations
Laparoscopic transgastric removal of an eroded Angelchik prosthesis.
Alfredo M. Carbonell, James W. Maher> ;The American Surgeon. 2006 Aug 1
131 citations
The long-term effects of gastric bypass on vitamin D metabolism
Jason M. Johnson, James W. Maher, Eric J. DeMaria, Robert W. Downs, Luke G. Wolfe, John M. Kellum> ;Annals of Surgery. 2006 May 1
9 citations
Physical activity stage of readiness predicts moderate–vigorous physical activity participation among morbidly obese gastric bypass surgery candidates
Dale S. Bond, Ronald K. Evans, Eric J. DeMaria, Luke G. Wolfe, Jill G. Meador, John M. Kellum, James W. Maher> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2006 Mar 1
116 citations
Effects of gastric bypass procedures on bone mineral density, calcium, parathyroid hormone, and vitamin d
Jason M. Johnson, James W. Maher, Isaac Samuel, Deborah Heitshusen, Cornelius Doherty, Robert W. Downs> ;Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2005 Nov 1
35 citations
Long-term data indicate a progressive loss in efficacy of adjustable silicone gastric banding for the surgical treatment of morbid obesity.
Cornelius Doherty, James W. Maher, Debra S. Heitshusen> ;Surgery. 2002 Oct 1
28 citations
Multiplex Sequencing of 1.5 Mb of the Mycobacterium leprae Genome
Douglas R. Smith, Peter Richterich, Marc J. Rubenfield, Philip W. Rice, Carol Butler, Hongmei Lee, Susan Kirst, Kristin Gundersen, Kari Abendschan, Qinxue Xu, Maria Ch...> ;Genome Research. 1997 Aug 1
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Grant Support

Training In Translational Research: Bench To BedsideNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences2004
Training In Translational Research: Bench To BedsideNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences2003
Chemo Nociceptive Mechanisms Of The Distal EsophagusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994
Chemo-Nociceptive Mechanisms Of The Distal EsophagusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1991–1993
Postprandial Lower Esophageal Sphincter PressureNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–1987
Postprandial Lower Esophageal Sphincter PressureNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985