Dr. James J Gangemi, MD

Dr. James Gangemi is a surgeon specializing in thoracic and cardiac surgery with three decades of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, where he also completed his fellowship in 2006. His training includes residencies at the University of Virginia Medical Center, completing programs in 1997 and 2005. Dr. Gangemi holds board certifications in both surgery from the American Board of Surgery and thoracic and cardiac surgery from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He provides care in English.

Dr. Gangemi practices at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and sees patients at multiple locations in Charlottesville, Virginia, including the UVA Health Outpatient Surgery Center and UVA Health Heart and Vascular Center. His expertise focuses on treating congenital heart disease and heart valve disease. He also provides care for patients with atrial septal defects. Dr. Gangemi performs specialized procedures …including heart defect repair, arterial line placement, and central venous catheter placement. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.