James K. Kirklin, M.D.
Professor
Director, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Specialty
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Sub - Specialty
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Phone
- (205) 934-9999
- 1-800-UAB-8816
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Primary Clinic Location
- The Kirklin Clinic
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2000 6th Avenue SouthBirmingham, AL 35233
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Hospital Affiliation
UAB Hospital
Credentials
Education and Training
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Residency
- University of Toronto
- 1994 - 1996
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Medical School
- Harvard Medical School
- 1973
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Residency
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- 1974 - 1977
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Fellowship
- Children's Hospital, Boston
- 1979
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- 1979 - 1981
Certifications
- ABTS, Re-certified 2001
- ABTS, Re-certified 1991
- American Board of Surgery 1979
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery 1981
Clinic Information
Locations and Directions
Clinical Interests
Clinical Interests
Aortic aneurysm/dissection
Aortic root surgery
Aortic surgery
Circulation management of aortic arch surgery
Thoracic aortic aneurysm/dissection
Thoracic aortic surgery
Valve sparing aortic root surgery
Acquired heart disease
Coronary artery bypass surgery
Adult congenital heart disease
Complex repair of congenital heart disease in the neonate and child
Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart disease surgery
Pediatric congenital heart disease
Cardiac surgical research
Atrial fibrillation
Mechanical circulatory support device
Ventricular assist device (VAD)
Biventricular assist device
ASD Closure
Atrial Septal Defect Closure
Patent formen ovale closure
Percutaneous bypass
Ventricular Septal Defect closure
VSD Closure
Surgical ventricular restoration for cardiomyopathy
Adult cardiac transplantation
Heart transplantation
Heart/Lung Transplantation
Pediatric cardiac transplantation
Aortic valvuloplasty
Aortic valve repair
Cardiac valve reconstruction and replacement
Mitral valve repair
Mitral valve surgery
Mitral valvuloplasty
Tricuspid valve repair
Valve surgery
Valvular heart disease
Publications
Publications
Research
Research Interests
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