James Connaughton, MD, MS

Colon and Rectal Surgery
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
English
All Ages
4.7/5 Read Reviews

Meet James Connaughton, MD, MS

James Connaughton, MD, is a dual board-certified general and colon and rectal surgeon who provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals 16 years and older. He specializes in minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery, as well as surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and diverticular disease.

Dr. Connaughton earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, and received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.

In his spare time, Dr. Connaughton enjoys golfing and spending time outdoors.


Locations

  • CHRISTUS
    General Surgery
    613 Elizabeth St., Suite 502, Suite 502, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
    Hours
    Open
    • Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hospital Affiliations

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic


Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna US Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna Healthspring
  • Humana ChoiceCare Network
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Multiplan Commercial
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Superior Health Plan
  • TriWest
  • United Healthcare (UHC)

Education & Certifications

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Medical Education: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Certification: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Certification: American Board of Surgery


Ratings & Reviews

  • Overall Quality of Care 4.8
  • Listened Carefully 4.7
  • Explained Things Clearly 4.7
  • Spent Enough Time 4.6
  • Showed Courtesy & Respect 4.8

Patient reviews (7)

5.0

All good

5.0

Corpus Christi is lucky to have such a good physician.

5.0

Would recommend to family and friends,

5.0

Dr Connaughton is a great listener. I would recommend him.

5.0

Just a thank you for your professionalism.

5.0

The time spent with the doctor was maybe a total of 5 min. Everything was so fast.

4.0

Good experience.