Dr. James Poindexter, MD, FACS, Atlanta, GA

About Dr. James Poindexter

James M. Poindexter Jr., MD, FACS, RPVI has unparalleled experience in the field of vascular surgery. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University in his home state of Illinois, Dr. Poindexter completed his medical degree at Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, Missouri. He served as a surgical intern at Louisiana State University Hospital and completed a residency at Methodist Hospitals of Dallas before becoming surgical and chief resident at the University of Connecticut. He completed his vascular surgery fellowship training at New York Medical College. He then served first as an Assistant Professor and then as Associate Professor of Surgery at the Morehouse School of Medicine, providing clinical instruction to Morehouse and Emory University residents at Grady Memorial Hospital. Board-Certified in surgery and licensed in both Georgia and Missouri, Dr. Poindexter's focus on vascular surgery and treatment began when he opened his private clinical practice in Atlanta, Georgia in 1989. Dr. Poindexter's Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory was one of the first to receive full accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission on the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories. It is regularly used in the clinical evaluation of vascular conditions. Dr. Poindexter continues to serve as an attending vascular surgeon at both Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center and Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. From January of 2009 until December 2010, he served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Atlanta Medical Center. At one point, he served as Chief of Vascular Surgery and Vascular Residency Training at Atlanta Medical Center. He is also the founder, co-owner and Medical Director of The Premier HealthCare Network, LLC. In addition to his extensive medical training, Dr. Poindexter attended the Group Practice Governance Leadership Institute, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University and the American College of Medical Practice Executives.

Popular visit reasons

Leg Edema

Leg Pain

Leg Pain While Walking / Peripheral Vascular Disease

Ultrasound

Varicose Vein Treatment

Varicose Vein(s)

Vascular Surgery

Vascular Tumor

Leg Edema

Leg Pain

Leg Pain While Walking / Peripheral Vascular Disease

Ultrasound

Office locations

Peachstate Advanced Cardiac & Endovascular, Atlanta, GA (1 of 2)

270 17th St NW, Ste 100, Atlanta, GA 30363

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Peachstate Advanced Cardiac & Endovascular, Newnan, GA (2 of 2)

1825 Hwy 34 E, Ste 3400, Newnan, GA 30265

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Education and background

Practice names

Heartstride Health

Board certifications

American Board of Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - Washington University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Louisiana State University Hospital, Internship
Methodist Hospitals of Dallas, Residency
University of Connecticut, Residency
New York Medical College, Fellowship in Vascular Surgery

Professional memberships

Medical Group Management Association
International College of Surgeons
Southern Medical Association

Awards and publications

J.P. Wilson Surgical Attending of the Year Award

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1295723005

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What practice does Dr. James Poindexter work with?

Dr. James Poindexter works with Heartstride Health.

Where is Dr. James Poindexter's office located?

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Which board certifications does Dr. James Poindexter have?

Dr. James Poindexter is certified by American Board of Surgery.

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

Dr. James Poindexter frequently sees patients for Leg Pain, Ultrasound, Varicose Vein Treatment, Varicose Vein(s), and Vascular Surgery . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. James Poindexter on their profile.