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Dr. James Fullerton, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Dr. James Fullerton, MD
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Dr. James Fullerton, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Springfield, IL.
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Dr. James Fullerton, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Springfield, IL
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. James Fullerton, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Springfield, IL.

About

Dr. James Fullerton, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Springfield, IL and has 25 years experience. They graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1999 and completed a residency at So Il University School of Med.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with HSHS St. John's Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital. Dr. Fullerton has experience treating conditions like Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fullerton received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Fullerton is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Bile Duct Procedure
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
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    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    900 N 1st St, Springfield, IL 62702
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  2. 2 Memorial Medical Center
    701 N 1ST ST, Springfield, IL 62702
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  3. 3 Arch Air Medical Service Inc.
    800 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL 62702
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 544-6464
  4. 4 Springfield Clinic Physical Therapy
    800 N 1st St, Springfield, IL 62702
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fullerton
3.3
Based on 12 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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Mar 08, 2018
Caring, kind, professional, fast recovery
Springfield — Mar 08, 2018
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • So Il University School of Med
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Fullerton frequently treats the following conditions: Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Fullerton, MD is affiliated with HSHS St. John's Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Fullerton, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HSHS St. John's Hospital

    800 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL

  • Springfield Memorial Hospital

    701 N 1st St, Springfield, IL