Dr. James Mazo, MD, FACOEM
Preventative Medicine Specialist | Occupational Medicine
1000 Asylum Ave Gengras 4302 Hartford CT, 06105About
James Mazo is a preventative medicine specialist practicing in Hartford, CT. Mazo specializes in the health of individuals, communities, and particular populations, focusing on how to protect and maintain health as well as prevent disease and dangers. As a preventative health specialist, Mazo participates in the planning and evaluation of health services, researches diseases in specific populations and helps manage health care organizations. Preventative medicine specialists can specialize further in aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, or public health and general preventive medicine.
Education and Training
Boston University Master of Arts 1989
Boston University MD 1993
Board Certification
Diplomate; American Board of Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine)
Diplomate; American Board Surgery
Certified MRO
Registered Examiner NRCME
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Regional Medical Director, Occupational Health and Safety Trinity Health Of New England 2019 - Present
- Section Chief Occupational Medicine St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center 2012 - 2019
- Medical Director, Occupational Health St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center 2004 - 2012
- Associate Clinical Professor University of Connecticut School of Medicine -
- Assistant Clinical Professor Quinnipiac University Frank Netter School of Medicine -
Professional Memberships
- American Colleague of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- New England College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Fellow, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Board of Directors, New England College of Occupational Medicine
Fellowships
- Pennsylvania State University (Vascular Surgery)
Professional Society Memberships
- NECOEM and ACOEM
What do you attribute your success to?
- Occupational Medicine is a unique partnership with injured employees and the employer to help improve the workplace health and safety.
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