Dr. James Scott Rankin MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
320 Lynnwood Blvd Nashville TN, 37205About
Dr. James Rankin is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Rankin specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Rankin typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1969
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1969
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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