Dr. James Blake Harrison M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
700 Olympic Plaza Cir Suite 510 Tyler TX, 75701Rating
4/5
About
Dr. James Harrison is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Tyler, TX. Dr. Harrison specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Harrison often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Tx A & M Univ Coll Of Med- College Station Tx 1987
The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medic 1983
The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Med 1983
Texas A&M Health Science Center College Of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
- Aerolase® Technologies
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