Dr. James Thomas Griscom, MD

Dr. James Griscom is a surgeon with eight years of experience specializing in advanced surgical procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, where he developed expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques. His surgical practice focuses on helping patients achieve better health outcomes through careful, skilled intervention.

Dr. Griscom practices at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West and maintains locations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Nashville, Tennessee. He treats patients dealing with obesity and weight-related health challenges, including pediatric obesity cases. His surgical expertise includes laparoscopic procedures and hernia repair surgery, with particular experience in ventral hernia and abdominal hernia repair. These minimally invasive approaches often result in faster recovery times and reduced discomfort for his patients.