Dr. James M. Poindexter Jr., MD, FACS, RPVI
Chosen as one of Atlanta's top three doctors in Vascular Surgery.
Dr. James M. Poindexter Jr. is a vascular surgeon and the founder of Georgia Vascular Specialists, PC, which he opened in Atlanta in 1989. The practice at 1718 Peachtree Street NW in the Brookwood area treats arterial, venous, and lymphatic conditions with minimally invasive methods and traditional vascular surgery. It runs an accredited on-site vascular ultrasound lab and offers wound care, vein care, and anticoagulation management. Dr. Poindexter earned his MD at Washington University School of Medicine, completed a vascular surgery fellowship at New York Medical College, and served as Chief of Vascular Surgery at Atlanta Medical Center.
(404) 350-9505
1718 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 360, Atlanta, GA, 30309
Awards & Certifications:
- Board Certified, American Board of Surgery
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
- J.P. Wilson Surgical Attending of the Year Award, Atlanta Medical Center
- Member, Society for Vascular Surgery
- Member, Atlanta Vascular Society
- Member, Society of Black Academic Surgeons
- Former Chief of Vascular Surgery and Chairman of Surgery, Atlanta Medical Center
Education & Training:
- Undergraduate, Northwestern University
- MD, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
- Surgical Internship, Louisiana State University Hospital, New Orleans
- Surgical Residency, Methodist Hospitals of Dallas
- Surgical Residency and Chief Resident, University of Connecticut
- Fellowship in Vascular Surgery, New York Medical College (Westchester Medical Center)
- Group Practice Governance Leadership Institute, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Why did we choose Dr. James M. Poindexter Jr., MD, FACS, RPVI as one of our Top Doctors?
Top3Doctors.com selected Dr. James M. Poindexter Jr. as a top vascular surgeon in Atlanta because of his fellowship training, his leadership record, and the independent practice he founded in 1989. He earned his medical degree at Washington University School of Medicine, served as chief resident at the University of Connecticut, and completed a vascular surgery fellowship at New York Medical College. Dr. Poindexter is board certified in surgery, holds the FACS and RPVI credentials, and served as Chief of Vascular Surgery and Chairman of Surgery at Atlanta Medical Center. Few vascular surgeons in Atlanta bring this mix of training and leadership.
What sets Dr. Poindexter apart is the practice he built. Georgia Vascular Specialists, PC, at 1718 Peachtree Street NW in Atlanta, treats arterial, venous, and lymphatic disease with minimally invasive techniques and traditional vascular surgery. The office runs an accredited on-site vascular ultrasound lab and offers wound care, vein care, and anticoagulation management. He has been an attending vascular surgeon at Piedmont Hospital since 1996. For these reasons, Top3Doctors.com proudly names Dr. James M. Poindexter Jr. among the top three vascular surgeons in Atlanta.
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