James Gregory Tappan MD FACOG, FACS

Sole Proprietor, James G. Tappan, M.D.

20 WEST THIRD AVENUETHE FOSTER TOWERS #602San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone+1 650-347-5065

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Summary

Dr. James Tappan is an Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist based in San Mateo, CA. He earned his MD from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine in 1969, followed by medical training at David Grant USAF Medical Center. Dr. Tappan has been a partner at San Mateo Medical Center since 1976 and holds various prestigious positions at other healthcare facilities, including honorary and courtesy staff roles. His experience includes a wide range of obstetrics and gynecology practices and medical-legal expertise. He has contributed to professional literature with publications on topics such as Kroener tubal ligation and residency training programs. Dr. Tappan has received several honors, including leadership roles in the Peninsula Gynecological Society and awards from the U.S. Air Force.

Education & Training

David Grant USAF Medical Center1970 - 1974
David Grant USAF Medical Center1969 - 1970
University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1969
University of California, BerkeleyB.S., 1965
University of California, BerkeleyB.A., 1965

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1970 - 2027
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

President Peninsula Gynecological Society, 1986
President Elect Peninsula Gynecological Society, 1985
Secretary/Treasurer Peninsula Gynecological Society, 1984

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

14 citations
Kroener tubal ligation in perspective.
James G. Tappan
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1973-04-15

Journal Articles

How Medical Students Are Working in the Schools in San Francisco.
James G Tappan, California Medicine

Abstracts/Posters

Complications of Gartner's Duct Abscesses
Tappan JG, Armed Forces District Meeting of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 9/1/1973
Military OB/Gyn Residency Training Programs
Tappan JG, Armed Forces District Meeting of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 9/1/1973
Kroener Tubal Ligation in Perspective
Tappan JG, Armed Forces District Meeting of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 4/1/1973

Lectures