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James Davies, Jr.

James Davies, Jr., MD

5.057 ratings, 24 reviews

Cardiothoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryCardiac Surgery

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  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

About James Davies, Jr.

Biography

Dr. Davies has an active clinical practice with specific interest in cardiac valvular disease. He serves as director of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and holds the John W. Kirklin Endowed Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Along with UAB cardiologists, Dr. Davies started the transcatheter aortic valve program. To date UAB has performed more transcatheter aortic valve replacements than any other hospital in the state, and Dr. Davies performs more than 100 open aortic valve replacements annually as part of the program. Through this volume of procedures, Dr. Davies has an excellent understanding of the disease process and the surgical treatment of vascular heart disease.
Dr. Davies is interested in clinical research related to outcomes analysis in adult cardiac surgery with an emphasis on thoracic aortic pathology. Analysis and development of endovascular techniques in adult cardiac surgery with emphasis in percutaneous cardiac valve procedures.

Title

Division Director, Cardiothoracic Surgery; John W. Kirklin Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery; Co-Director, UAB Cardiovascular Institute

Faculty Appointment

Professor

Research Interests

aortic surgery; transcatheter valve surgery

Memberships

American College of Surgeons
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
Southern Surgical Association
Society of University Surgeons
American Heart Association

View Academic Profile

https://scholars.uab.edu/1111-James-Davies

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Locations

  1. Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Mayo Clinic, 2008
  • Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2008
  • Residency: University of Alabama Hospital, 2005
  • Fellowship: University of Alabama Hospital, 2003
  • Internship: University of Alabama Hospital, 2001
  • Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine, 1998

Board Certifications

  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2009
  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2006

Ratings & Reviews

5 of 5 stars

57 ratings, 24 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Professional and pleasant.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Truly enjoy the staff and Dr davies

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    The staff were caring and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    was exceptionally good... Everyone we encountered was friendly, helpful and seemed to really be happy working at UAB..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    The ease of registration, professionalism, quality of staff, and reputation are top notch.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    They were knowledgeable about my condition, and I was in and out very fast.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    So easy to work with

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    From valet to the staff had excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2025

    Well satisfied.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Well satisfied with my visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Excellent and professional care and extremely high communication skills by caregivers!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Staff was very nice and helpful , Thanks.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Great People

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Just thankful to have a hospital of this quality near me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    A dr that new his stuff and was confident he could handle the situation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Very good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Great hospital and team of doctors

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Everyone was very nice and good at what they do

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    I was extremely pleased with the efficiency, organization and communication of the staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Medical expertise, friendliness of all staff, excellent processes and administrative staff, and completeness and cleanliness of facilities

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Everyone has shown Exceptional and Shown the utmost care, Compassion and communication.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Dr. Davies, Trina, Tammy and the entire staff are Amazing! Exceptional Care and Support!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Efficiently run with minimal wait time and professional courteous staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    very professional, all staff were helpful