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Dr. James Blake Harrison, MD

Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Colorectal Surgery
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Austin Oak Hill 5251 W Highway 290, Austin, TX 78735
(512) 654-3000

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Harrison was born in Baytown, TX. He graduated from Texas A&M with honors. He has the distinction of being board-certified in three disciplines: General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery and Vascular Surgery.Dr. Harrison is a proponent for education. In addition to being a surgeon, he has also been an instructor for the Baylor College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program. His membership in several professional associations keeps him on top of the latest technology in all three fields.Dr. Harrison uses robot-assisted technology to perform minimally invasive surgery. Patients benefit from shorter hospital stays, less pain, and a lower risk of infection due to the nature of the procedure. Learn more about robotic surgery.Dr. Harrison married his high school sweetheart, Denise and they have four grown children. He and his wife moved to Austin from Tyler, TX to be closer to their children. They look forward to getting involved with their community and giving back.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Cleveland Clinic Education Foundation - 1993

RESIDENCY

Baylor College of Medicine - 1998

TX A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine - 1992

MEDICAL SCHOOL

TX A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine (Education) - 1992

Texas A&M University College Of Medicine - 1987

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

5251 W Highway 290, Austin, TX 78735
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Colorectal Surgery
Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery
Vascular Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Wellcare
Medicare
Humana
Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Triwest Healthcare Alliance
Kaiser Permanente
Inland Empire Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Cigna-HealthSpring
EMI Health
Tricare
AARP
Aetna
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi

Cancer 66
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
Orthopedics 124
Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
Children's Hospital 23
Urology 117
Psychiatry 96
Geriatrics 115
Rehabilitation 139
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 50
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60