James M. Combs, M.D., F.A.C.S

James M. Combs M.D., F.A.C.S

Board-Certified Vascular Surgeons | Free Vein Center Consults

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Atlanta Vascular Specialists has treated patients since 1979, taking care of any vascular or vein-related issues that arise. All our experienced surgeons have trained for many years to ensure they provide you with the best possible treatment. Contact our practice at (404) 524-0095 to schedule your appointment. Be sure to ask about our multiple session bundle options.

James M. Combs, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. James Combs graduated from the University of Georgia with Bachelor of Science degrees in both Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. In 2005, he received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He then completed his general surgery residency and vascular surgery fellowship at Atlanta Medical Center.

Dr. Combs' passion for providing outstanding health care services for vascular patients is also the goal here at Atlanta Vascular Specialists. We are fortunate that we are able to bring such a fine physician to our local community. Currently, Dr. Combs is seeing patients at our offices in both Newnan and Fayetteville.

Dr. Combs lives in Atlanta with his wife Julia and their two children James and Caroline.

Education
  • B.S. Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, University of Georgia. May 2000.
  • M.D. Medical College of Georgia. May 2005.
  • General Surgery Residency. Atlanta Medical Center. July 2005-June 2010.
  • Vascular Surgery Fellowship. Atlanta Medical Center July 2010 – June 2012.
Experience
  • Atlanta Vascular Specialists July 2012-Present
Publications/Presentations
  • Scout AP & Lateral CT Scans as a Screening Test for Thoraco-Lumbar Spine Injury in Blunt Trauma
  • NL Sroka MD; JM Combs MD; D Secrest MD; R Mood RN; V Henderson MD,
  • American Surgeon. 2007 Aug; 73(8):780-5;discussion785-6.
  • Cryopreserved saphenous vein allograft for infragenicular bypass in the presence of foot infection.
  • Walaya Methodius Rayford, James M. Combs, Eric D. Wellons, James M Poindexter, David Rosenthal.
  • Vascular. 2013 Aug;21(4)221-3.
  • The Sequelae of Suboptimal Management of a Stab Wound Injury to the Common Bile Duct
  • JM Combs MD; WM Ngwodo MD; GM Fuhrman MD Poster Presentation. Southeastern Surgical Congress, 2008.
  •  Jejunal Diverticulosis and Bezoar Formation Resulting in Small Bowel Obstruction.J Combs MD, G Fuhrman MD, E Mason MD  Poster Presentation. Southeastern Surgical Congress. 2009.
  • An Evaluation of Suture Material at the Gastrojejunostomy In Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass.  J Combs MD; Q Rashid MD; L Hobson MD; T Duncan MD. Poster Presentation. Southeastern Surgical Congress. 2009.
  • Bloodless Medicine.  J Combs MD, T Wood, MD, A Bhavaraju MD, U vu MD.  Poster Presentation. Southeastern Surgical Congress 2010.
Research Experience
  • Characterization of the three-dimensional structure of the porin A protein from N. gonorrheae.  Georgia X-ray Crystallography Laboratory at the University of Georgia.PI: B.C. Wang and Lianne Lipscomb.  1999-2000
Affiliations/Memberships
  • American College of Surgeons Fellow 2014
  • Georgia Vascular Society 2013
  • Society for Vascular Surgery 2015  
Certifications
  • American Board of Surgery. April 2012
  • American Board of Surgery, Vascular. May 2013.

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Using the latest technologies and practices including Varithena foam, Venaseal, radiofrequency ablation and microphlebectomy treatments, our experienced, board-certified surgeons will provide the most effective venous disease and varicose vein treatments designed specifically for your needs.

Contact our Fayetteville office, our Newnan office or the Vein Center (also in Newnan) to make an appointment.
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