As a thoracic surgeon in Iowa, Dr. James Wright is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Yes, Dr. James O. Wright is accepting new patients at this office.
(319) 236-2714
1753 W Ridgeway Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701-4588
Dr. James Wright graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1974.
Dr. Wright has one office in Iowa where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Wright works with sixty-three doctors including Dr. Shamas Kiani and Dr. Driss Cammoun.
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. Wright may see patients in Iowa for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Wright 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. Wright, but only those who participate in Medicare.