As a thoracic surgeon in Arkansas, Dr. James Day is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Yes, Dr. James Day is accepting new patients at this office.
(501) 223-2258
9601 Baptist Health Drive, Suite 990, Little Rock, AR 72205-6376
Dr. James Day graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1987.
Dr. Day has one office in Arkansas where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Day works with two doctors including Dr. Derlis Martino and Dr. John Busby.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Day may see patients in Arkansas for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Heart and cardiovascular conditions, such as atherosclerosis, endocarditis, valvular, or congenital heart disease, rheumatic, and ischemic, affect a substantial proportion of our society. Dr. James Day is a cardiac surgeon focusing on the surgical treatment of these common heart related illnesses in Little Rock, AR. He may conduct types of procedures such as heart valve repair, surgical implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, coronary artery bypass, or heart transplant surgery.
As a general surgeon in Arkansas, Dr. Day performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Day may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Day may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Day, but only those who participate in Medicare.