James Patrick Takara MD (He/Him)

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery

4520 W 69th StSioux Falls, SD 57108
Phone+1 605-977-5000

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Summary

Dr. James Takara is a Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgeon in Sioux Falls South Dakota affiliated with Avera Heart Hospital. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and has been in practice 28 years. He specializes in Cardiovascular Surgery.

Education & Training

University of TennesseeFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1999 - 2001
SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 1999
University of WashingtonResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1991
LSU School of Medicine in ShreveportClass of 1989

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