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Dr. James Fonger, MD, FRCS

Dr. James Fonger, MD, FRCS

Vascular Surgeon
601 Professional Dr, Ste 170, Lawrenceville, GA
5.00
“Best medical experience i’ve had in years. Every part of the visit was perfect. My favorite part was how we were able to get everything done in one appointment.”
Henry B.April 8, 2025
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100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
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100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“Best medical experience i’ve had in years. Every part of the visit was perfect. My favorite part was how we were able to get everything done in one appointment.”
Henry B.April 8, 2025

About Dr. James Fonger

Dr. Fonger is board-certified in general surgery and cardiovascular surgery and is a diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM). He comes to Center for Vein Restoration from VEINatlanta, where he focused on the diagnosis and treatment of venous diseases. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Dr. Fonger completed both his Pre-Med and Medical School at the University of Manitoba. Following his studies, Dr. Fonger did a general surgery residency at the University of Toronto, and a Fellowship in Artificial Heart research in San Francisco. Finally, he trained at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery. He has held positions on the cardiovascular surgical faculty at Boston University, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, and he was Chief of Cardiac Surgery of Washington Adventist Hospital in DC. In 2008 he was recruited to Atlanta by the St. Joseph’s Health System to help open a medical device development and testing center near Georgia Tech. He continued to work in this field until joining VEINatlanta to focus on the diagnosis and treatment of venous diseases. Throughout his career, Dr. Fonger has worked with new therapies and technologies that advance cardiac care and patient safety. He has performed several thousand cardiac surgical procedures and lectured internationally on his research conducted at Boston University and Johns Hopkins. Dr. Fonger is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is a founder and past president of the International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery and the 21st Century Cardiothoracic Surgical Society. He lives with his wife in Buckhead, Atlanta, and currently volunteers his time to mentor young entrepreneurs in launching new medical device companies.

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Popular visit reasons

Deep Vein Thrombosis
Leg Pain
Leg Pain While Walking / Peripheral Vascular Disease
Lymphedema
Ultrasound Scan - Vascular
Varicose Vein Treatment
Varicose Vein(s)
Vascular Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Leg Pain
Leg Pain While Walking / Peripheral Vascular Disease
Lymphedema

Office location

Center for Vein Restoration
601 Professional Dr, Ste 170, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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Education and background

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Manitoba, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Toronto Scarborough, Residency in General Surgery
  • Johns Hopkins hospital., Fellowship in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1497736797

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Great listener and decent guy. Very knowledgeable.
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Best medical experience i’ve had in years. Every part of the visit was perfect. My favorite part was how we were able to get everything done in one appointment.
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Where is Dr. James Fonger's office located?

Dr. James Fonger's office is located at 601 Professional Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

Which board certifications does Dr. James Fonger have?

Dr. James Fonger is certified by American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. James Fonger?

Dr. James Fonger frequently sees patients for Deep Vein Thrombosis, Leg Pain, Lymphedema, Varicose Vein Treatment, and Varicose Vein(s). You can see other visit reasons for Dr. James Fonger on their profile.

What languages does Dr. James Fonger speak?

Dr. James Fonger speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. James Fonger in reviews?

34 patients have reviewed Dr. James Fonger. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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