James Donahue, MD

5.030 ratings, 10 reviews

Cardiac SurgeryCardiothoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery

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Languages

English

About James Donahue

Biography

Dr. James Donahue is an associate professor of surgery and the section chief of thoracic surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Donahue came to UAB from the University of Maryland School of Medicine where he had an active clinical practice focused on thoracic surgical oncology and served as chief of thoracic surgery at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. Dr. Donahue is a former Navy reservist and was deployed with a forward surgical team in Afghanistan in 2013.

Title

Section Chief, Thoracic Surgery

Faculty Appointment

Associate Professor

Research Interests

Lung and esophageal cancer surgery, chest wall surgery, tracheal resection and reconstruction, mediastinal tumors, outcomes research, airway disorders, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, lung nodules, mediastinal tumors, chest wall tumors, malignant pleural effusions, pneumothorax, esophageal disease (benign)

Publications

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Donahue+JM&cmd=DetailsSearch

Memberships

American Association of Cancer Research
American College of Surgeons (Fellow 2012)
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Massachusetts General Hospital Surgical Society

View Academic Profile

https://scholars.uab.edu/5246-James-Donahue

Locations

Thoracic Surgery Clinic at the Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital
- 2000 6th Avenue South, Floor 3, Birmingham, AL 35233
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- phone: 205-934-5937

Expertise

Education

Fellowship: Mayo Clinic, 2008
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, 2005
Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 1998

Board Certifications

-: American Board of Surgery
-: American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Ratings & Reviews

5 of 5 stars

30 ratings, 10 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 5/22/2026
Was nervous and anxious, staff made me feel better.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 5/8/2026
I got there earlier than my appointment, they took me back, the doctor and nurses were very professional and took good care of me
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 5/5/2026
Dr. Donahue was caring and professional. He explained everything!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 4/24/2026
Everyone was professional and courteous, Dr Donahue was thorough with respect to making sure I received the information I needed to make an informed decision on the best coarse to take for treatment.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 4/10/2026
Dr Donahue is a great Dr. I love his caring ways and is very nice and explains everything. I’m so glad I have him for my Dr.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 3/13/2026
Dr Donahue was pleasant ,thorough and very informative . His nurse Shanna was also knowledgeable and very helpful. I feel confident with my decision choosing Dr Donahue as my surgeon.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 11/7/2025
Professional and friendly staff throughout our visit not to mention top rate medical staff.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 10/31/2025
A very good experience,all around.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 10/31/2025
No, it went great! Dr. Donahue and team were amazing!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 7/18/2025
Dr Donahue saved my life. He is a gifted doctor.