Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Perkins, Transplant Surgeon in Seattle, WA?
Dr. James Perkins is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Perkins graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, General Surgery; Univ Ks Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Perkins is fluent in English, Tagalog, and Thai, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perkins’s office at (206) 520-5000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Perkins?
Dr. James Perkins is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Perkins empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Transplant-Kidney, Transplant-Liver, Transplant-Pancreas, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Seattle, WA community, Dr. Perkins is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Perkins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Mayo Graduate School | Univ. of Utah School of Medicine
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, General Surgery; Univ Ks Sch Of Med, General Surgery | Children's Hospital Boston, Boston | Univ. of Kansas Medical Center
Medical School: University of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Perkins board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. James Perkins is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 1985
What languages does Dr. Perkins speak?
Dr. Perkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
Thai
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Perkins typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Perkins diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Perkins. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Perkins typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. James Perkins may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Perkins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Perkins accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Perkins' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Perkins' office located?
What is Dr. Perkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548345366.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perkins
What is Dr. James Perkins's specialty?
Dr. Perkins is a Transplant Surgeon near Seattle, WA.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.
Is this Dr. James Perkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Perkins is affiliated with Uw Medical Center - Montlake which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Transplant Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Transplant Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is James Perkins accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. James Perkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Perkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perkins's office at (206) 520-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Perkins?
Please contact Dr. Perkins's office at (206) 520-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Perkins have?
Dr. James Perkins is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Other Transplant Surgeon Near Seattle, WA
Transplant Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Stephen Rayhill, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified.
Seattle, WA
SO
Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Shane Ottmann, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations.
Seattle, WA
Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Ryutaro Hirose, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
Seattle, WA