Dr. James T Courtney MD
Surgeon
3535 W 13 Mile Rd Suite 209 Royal Oak MI, 48073About
Dr. James Courtney is a general surgeon practicing in Royal Oak, MI. Dr. Courtney specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Courtney provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1982
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Awards
- 2011 Detroit Super Doctors
Professional Memberships
- Member Henry Ford Physician Network
Fellowships
- (General Surgery), MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, BOSTON, MA 1988
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