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University Physicians Incorporated12605 E 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045 map
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University Physicians Incorporated12605 E 16th Avenue, University of Co Hosp, Aurora, CO 80045 map
As a thoracic surgeon in Colorado, Dr. James Jaggers is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
University Physicians Incorporated
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. James Jaggers is accepting new patients at this office.
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Address
12605 E 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045
Office Details
University Physicians Incorporated
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. James Jaggers is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(303) 724-2761
Address
12605 E 16th Avenue, University of Co Hosp, Aurora, CO 80045-2545
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. James Jaggers graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1988.
Dr. Jaggers has two offices in Colorado where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery and Cardiac Surgery.
Dr. Jaggers works with one thousand doctors including Dr. Eric Hink and Dr. Paulus Bauling.
Specialties
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Thoracic Surgery
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. Jaggers may see patients in Colorado for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
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Cardiac Surgery
Dr. James Jaggers is a cardiac surgeon dedicated to the surgical treatment of cardiovascular and heart ailments. These may include rheumatic, ischemic, endocarditis, atherosclerosis, and valvular, or congenital heart disease. Dr. Jaggers may conduct procedures such as heart transplant surgery, coronary artery bypass, surgical implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, or heart valve repair.
Education & Training
Languages Spoken
- English
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