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James M. Betts, MD
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About me
Dr. James Betts is a pediatric surgeon who specializes in caring for children with traumatic injuries, as well as those with conditions related to the urinary system. He is the founding director, now emeritus, of the pediatric trauma program at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland.
Betts earned his medical degree from the University of Vermont. He completed a residency in urology at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He also completed a residency in surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, as well as residencies in pediatric surgery and pediatric urology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Education
Board Certification
- Urology, American Board of Urology
Residency
- Pediatric Surgery, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia- MSO
- General Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center
- Pediatric Urology, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia- MSO
- Urology, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
Internship
- General Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina
School
- MD, University of Vermont College of Medicine
Academic Title
- Health Sciences Clinical Professor
Care Keywords
Services
- Pediatric Surgery
Locations
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Publications
Lion heart: Saleh Khalef.Opens in a new window
June 1, 2006
Pediatric observation units.Opens in a new window
June 25, 2012
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