Dr. Jeffrey N. James, MD

Concierge Plastic Surgery physician, New Orleans, LA

Cleft and Facial Cosmetic Surgery Center

Dr. James practices at the Cleft and Facial Cosmetic Surgery Center and is the Peltier Endowed Chairman and department head at LSU Health Science Center.

1100 Florida Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119

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About Dr. James

Dr. James holds the Peltier Endowed Chairman post and is a department head at LSU Health Science Center in New Orleans. He is a full professor with tenure at LSU. Dr. James studied chemistry at Texas A&M University, earned a dental degree at the University of Texas Dental Branch, and then earned his medical degree at LSU.

He also earned a Master of Business Administration. He completed a general surgery internship and a six-year residency at LSU. His fellowship in cleft and craniofacial surgery was at the University of Oklahoma.

He also trained at Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates in facial cosmetic surgery. Earlier in his career, Dr. James held teaching posts at LSU and Tulane University and practiced in New Orleans. He was later recruited to run a surgery program at the Medical and Dental College of Georgia.

He also served for 10 years in the United States Air Force Reserves as a staff surgeon. Dr. James enjoys hunting, fishing, and being outdoors.

Membership and fees

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Services

Facial cosmetic surgery Necklift and facelift Rhinoplasty Eyelid surgery Cleft and craniofacial surgery Craniomaxillofacial trauma Jaw surgery Cleft lip and palate repair Dental implants Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)

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Education and credentials

Degree

MD, DDS, MBA

College

Texas A&M University

Medical school

Louisiana State University Medical School

Dental school

University of Texas Dental Branch

Internship

General surgery, LSU

Residency

Oral and maxillofacial surgery, LSU (six years)

Fellowship

Cleft and craniofacial surgery, University of Oklahoma

Board certification

American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery

Professional memberships

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons

License

Verify with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Hospital and practice affiliations

Full professor with tenure at LSU

Board Examiner for the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery

Location

1100 Florida Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Questions patients ask

Is Dr. James board certified?

Dr. James is board certified by the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery.

Where did Dr. James train?

Dr. James earned his dental degree at the University of Texas Dental Branch and his medical degree at LSU. He completed his residency at LSU and a fellowship in cleft and craniofacial surgery at the University of Oklahoma.

Does Dr. James offer eyelid surgery?

Dr. James's facial cosmetic surgery services include eyelid surgery, along with necklift, facelift, and rhinoplasty.

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