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Summary
Dr. James Skow is a surgeon specializing in thoracic and vascular surgery with six decades of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and completed his residency at UCLA Medical Center. His extensive career has given him deep expertise in complex surgical procedures involving the chest, heart, and blood vessels.
Dr. Skow practices at multiple locations throughout the Central Coast region, including Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo, California. He is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center. His surgical expertise includes treating conditions such as posterior vitreous detachment, retinal detachment, and cataracts. The procedures he performs include retinal imaging, optical coherence tomography, and ophthalmoscopy to provide comprehensive care for his patients.
Dr. Skow practices at multiple locations throughout the Central Coast region, including Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo, California. He is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center. His surgical expertise includes treating conditions such as posterior vitreous detachment, retinal detachment, and cataracts. The procedures he performs include retinal imaging, optical coherence tomography, and ophthalmoscopy to provide comprehensive care for his patients.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 60 years of experience
- 3 insurance plans accepted
- Ucla Medical Center
- 3 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James R Skow has 3 locationsCentral Coast Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates A Medical Group
911 Oak Park Blvd Ste 102Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Tel: (805) 556-6001
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi | Speaks English, Spanish | ||
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| Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine | Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James R Skow
Medical Specialties
Dr. James R Skow has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James R Skow has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
60 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Ucla Medical Center
Medical School
Ohio State University College Of Medicine
Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 1966
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- Dr. James Skow's office is located at 911 Oak Park Blvd Ste 102, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449.
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