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Dr. James Clarkson, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Dr. James Clarkson, MD
3.9 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. James Clarkson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in East Lansing, MI.
Dr. James Clarkson, MD
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Dr. James Clarkson, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
East Lansing, MI
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. James Clarkson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in East Lansing, MI.

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Dr. James Clarkson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in East Lansing, MI and has 29 years experience. They graduated from St. Bartholomew's Hospital and Royal London Hospitals in 1995 and completed a residency at Pan Scotland Training Program In Plastic Surgery, United Kingdom.They currently practice at MSU Health Care Surgery and are affiliated with Sparrow Hospital. At present, Dr. Clarkson received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Clarkson is board certified in Plastic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Leg Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Skin Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Arthritic Hand Reconstruction
Arthrocentesis
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Basal Thumb Joint Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Skin Lesion
Facial Bone Fracture Repair
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Reconstruction
Hand Surgery
Hand Tendon Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Joint Drainage
Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition (LRTI) for the Thumb
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Orbital Floor Fracture Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Skin Grafts
Trigger Finger Release
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement
Wrist Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Care Network PCP Focus Network HMO
    Blue Cross Premier PPO
  • HAP Insurance HMO
    HAP Insurance PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Priority PPO

Locations

  1. 1 MSU Health Care Surgery
    4660 S Hagadorn Rd Ste 600, East Lansing, MI 48823
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Clarkson
3.9
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Jun 05, 2020
Yes the office visits may take some time but the work you'll get is well worth the wait, had surgery on both fingers & couldn't be more happier with the results & the pain level afterwards was only a 2 out of 10. Would highly recommend Dr. Clarkson
James Hatt — Jun 05, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St. Bartholomew's Hospital and Royal London Hospitals
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Plastic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Princess Alexandra Hospital
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Pan Scotland Training Program In Plastic Surgery, United Kingdom
    2008
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Clarkson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Clarkson's profile.

Dr. James Clarkson, MD is affiliated with Sparrow Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Clarkson, MD holds board certification in Plastic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sparrow Hospital

    1215 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI