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James Takara, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Port Charlotte, FL, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler

JamesPatrickTakaraMD(He/Him)

Thoracic Surgery • Port Charlotte, FL

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery

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Summary

  • Dr. James Takara is a Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgeon in Sarasota, Florida affiliated with Shorepoint Health 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 Thoracic Surgery.

Education & Training

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

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • SD State Medical License
    SD State Medical License Active through 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2023 - 2023
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Press Mentions

  • Business Notes: Altra Breaks Ground, Takara New Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Free Drive-in Movie
    Business Notes: Altra Breaks Ground, Takara New Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Free Drive-in MovieNovember 16th, 2020

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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. James Takara, Dr. James Takara, MD, Dr. J Takara, Dr. James Patrick Takara