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I spent my childhood through high school in New York City, enjoying all the great opportunities of urban life. I got away from the city when I moved to rural western Massachusetts for college at Williams College, where the cows outnumber the people. I then lived in Boston for two years doing biomedical research and attended medical school in Albany, New York. This was followed by residency in Anesthesiology at New York University and then a fellowship in Pain Medicine, also at N.Y.U.
I was drawn to anesthesiology because I have always enjoyed the basic physiology that underpins the daily practice of taking care of surgical patients. As anesthesiologists, we have the privilege of taking care of an enormous range of patients, from children to adults, from healthy to very ill, and provide comfort through a stressful period. Pain medicine allows me the opportunity to get to know patients over a longer period of time, and to take care of more chronic problems. …Pain medicine has made great strides over the last decade and now we have numerous procedures to offer patients living with chronic pain, ranging from fluoroscopic-guided nerve blocks to spinal cord stimulation and radiofrequency therapy. It is a very exciting time to be practicing!
In my spare time, I enjoy hiking the outdoors with my wife and golden retriever, as well as improving my tennis skills and enjoying the bountiful California restaurants.
As a new, non-native Californian, I am very happy to call the Bay Area my new home, and to practice medicine at Kaiser Permanente. Our unique multi-disciplinary, integrative approach, as well as the benefits of an outstanding electronic medical record, allows patients to receive truly excellent care.
My Credentials
Medical school Albany Medical College, Albany, NY
Internship Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton Lower Falls, MA
Residency New York University Medical Center, New York, NY
Fellowship New York University Medical Center, New York, NY
Board certification Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology
Read More Read less I spent my childhood through high school in New York City, enjoying all the great opportunities of urban life. I got away from the city when I moved to rural western Massachusetts for college at Williams College, where the cows outnumber the people. I then lived in Boston for two years doing biomedical research and attended medical school in Albany, New York. This was followed by residency in Anesthesiology at New York University and then a fellowship in Pain Medicine, also at N.Y.U.
I was drawn to anesthesiology because I have always enjoyed the basic physiology that underpins the daily practice of taking care of surgical patients. As anesthesiologists, we have the privilege of taking care of an enormous range of patients, from children to adults, from healthy to very ill, and provide comfort through a stressful period. Pain medicine allows me the opportunity to get to know patients over a longer period of time, and to take care of more chronic problems. …Pain medicine has made great strides over the last decade and now we have numerous procedures to offer patients living with chronic pain, ranging from fluoroscopic-guided nerve blocks to spinal cord stimulation and radiofrequency therapy. It is a very exciting time to be practicing!
In my spare time, I enjoy hiking the outdoors with my wife and golden retriever, as well as improving my tennis skills and enjoying the bountiful California restaurants.
As a new, non-native Californian, I am very happy to call the Bay Area my new home, and to practice medicine at Kaiser Permanente. Our unique multi-disciplinary, integrative approach, as well as the benefits of an outstanding electronic medical record, allows patients to receive truly excellent care.
My Credentials
Medical school Albany Medical College, Albany, NY
Internship Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton Lower Falls, MA
Residency New York University Medical Center, New York, NY
Fellowship New York University Medical Center, New York, NY
Board certification Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology
Quick Facts
- 23 years of experience
- 7 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English
- Albany Medical College
- 2 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Lawrence Mura has 3 locationsKaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center
1425 S Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596 Tel: (925) 295-4000
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Lawrence Mura
Medical Specialties
Dr. James Lawrence Mura has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Lawrence Mura has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
23 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Albany Medical CollegeGraduated in 2003
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