Lancaster, OH – Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, James A. Obney, MD is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Dr. James A. Obney, MD, a distinguished cardiothoracic surgeon, continues to set benchmarks in the field of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. With a focus on coronary bypass, heart valve, and lung cancer surgeries, Dr. Obney is renowned for his technical expertise and commitment to patient care.
Dr. Obney’s practice is centered around providing personalized, compassionate care. He prides himself on the time he spends with patients, ensuring thorough communication before and after surgery to facilitate the best outcomes. His areas of specialization include cardiothoracic surgery, robotic lung surgery, coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, and lung cancer surgery.
Dr. Obney earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology (pre-med track) from Case Western Reserve University and his MD from the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo/University of Toledo. He completed his general surgical residency and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Obney’s service in the U.S. Army Medical Corps spans 13 years, including his role as a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery and the American Board of Surgery.
In his current roles, Dr. Obney serves as a Staff Physician at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, OH, and as a Staff Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Mount Carmel Medical Group in Columbus, OH. He has previously held positions as Section Chief of Cardiac Surgery at James Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa, FL, and Chief of Cardiac Surgery in private practice in Texas. Dr. Obney also contributed significantly as Deputy Chief of Surgery Department in a private practice in Texas and served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps.
Dr. Obney is an active member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and volunteers with the American Heart Association’s annual Heart Walks for survivors of cardiac events. His career accomplishments include establishing a robotic lung surgery program at Mount Carmel and Fairfield Medical Center and extensive experience in various cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
Dr. Obney’s mentors, including Col. David J. Cohen, MD, Reginald Peniston, MD, and Arthur J. Larson, MD, have greatly influenced his approach to patient care and surgical excellence. His future aspirations include further advancing robotic lung surgery and enhancing patient care standards.
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