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Dr. James Gangemi, MD

General Surgery · Male · Age 48

Dr. James Gangemi, MD is a general surgery specialist in Norfolk, VA and has been practicing for 17 years. He graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine and Dentistry in 1996 and specializes in general surgery and cardiac surgery.

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(757) 668-8850

Children's Hospital of the King's Daughter

601 Childrens Ln

Norfolk, VA 23507

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(757) 668-8850

Dr. Gangemi accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield: KeyCare PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Choice Advantage; Blue Preferred PPO; CareFirst Maryland POS
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Open Access Plus
Coventry Health Care: Southern Health PPO
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana: Choice Care PPO
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Virginia

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Gangemi's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Heart Defect Repair

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Gangemi performs Heart Defect Repair more than 75% of his peers

Dr. Gangemi performs this procedure more than 75% of his peers

Heart Disease

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Gangemi treats Heart Disease more than 41% of his peers

Dr. Gangemi treats this condition more than 41% of his peers

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Heart Surgery

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Gangemi performs Heart Surgery more than 37% of his peers

Dr. Gangemi performs this procedure more than 37% of his peers

Dr. Gangemi's conditions and procedures:

Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Shunting Procedures With or Without Aortic Repair or Coronary Anomaly Repair
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Defects, Fetal
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Ebstein's Anomaly
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Disease
Heart Surgery
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Surgery
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pediatric Heart Disease
Pediatric Heart Rhythjm Abnormalities
Pericardial Disease
Pulmonary Atresia With Ventricular Septal Defect
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
Septal Defect
Tetralogy of Fallot
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Vascular Disease
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Ventricular Arrhythmia
Ventricular Assist Device

About Me

Biography

Specialties

General Surgery
Cardiac Surgery

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Surgery
Congenital Cardiac Surgery
General Surgery
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery

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Education

2002

University Of Virginia Health Sciences Center

Residency Hospital

1997

University Of Virginia Health Sciences Center

Internship Hospital

1996

University Of Rochester School Of Medicine and Dentistry

Medical School

1992

Johns Hopkins University / School Of Medicine

Undergraduate School

2002

1997

1996

1992

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Gangemi's Reviews

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5.0

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What People Say About Dr. James Gangemi, MD

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Dr. G did all 3 of my sons open heart surgeries. My family is forever indebted to him. He is a great surgeon and he took care of our son as if he was his own just like he promised. Thanks Dr. Gangemi! -Palmer Family

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Kelvin Palmer in Roanoke, VA – Jun 23, 2018

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Dr. Gangemi performed open heart surgery on my son at 7 days old. Also at 5 months old. I pray that we're lucky enough to have him perform his final stage of surgery. He was born with HLHS (Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome) where the left side of his hard was not developed. It was a very scary...Read More

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Sade Watson in Richmond, VA – Oct 31, 2016

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Dr Gangemi performed open heart surgery on my 4 month old. He was very knowledgable about her condition. He explained what needed to be done and what he was going to do for her specifically . You could tell that he and the staff communicated about my child's needs leading up to her surgery. They...Read More

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Chelsea in Mechanicsville, VA – Aug 14, 2016

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Dr. Gangemi operated on my granddaughter for HLHS in May 2015 when she was 4 days old. Her second surgery was performed in November at 5 months. Lacy is doing well and we owe her life to Dr. Gangemi and the entire team at UVA. He is a very skilled surgeon and also great at communicating with...Read More

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Paula Lacy in Maidens VA – Feb 25, 2016

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