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James White
Plastic surgeon
Dr. James White is a board-certified otolaryngologist with a focus on head and neck surgery. He is credited with being the first to perform cochlear implants and transoral robotic surgery for tonsil and base of tongue cancers in Lafayette. He specializes in general ENT, head and neck cancer, parotid masses, transoral robotic surgery, cochlear implantation, and otologic surgery.
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Dr. James White's clinical interests include general ENT, head and neck cancer, parotid masses, and otologic surgery. His pioneering work in cochlear implants and transoral robotic surgery has significantly impacted the field.
Awards
- Recipient of the Sidney S. Guyol & Jay G. Chetta Endowment Scholarship
- Dean's Award
- George Karam AOA Excellence in Teaching Award
- George Lyon's Excellence in Otolaryngology Award
- Chief Resident Teacher of the Year Award
Membership
- LSU Gratis Faculty Appointment in Otolaryngology
- Lourdes Foundation Board Member
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Louisiana State Medical Society
- Sanara MedTech Inc. Surgical Advisory Board
Education
- Undergraduate: University of Louisiana at Lafayette, graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Medical School: LSU Medical School in New Orleans
- Residency: Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota
Procedures performed by the doctor