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James M. Betts

James M. Betts

MD

Pediatric and trauma surgeon

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.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Urology, Urology, 1980

  • Residencies

    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pediatric Surgery, 1983

    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pediatric Surgery, 1982

    Mount Sinai School of Medicine, General Surgery, 1981

    Mount Sinai School of Medicine, General Surgery, 1980

    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pediatric Urology, 1979

    VCU Medical Center, Urology, 1978

  • Internship

    Medical University of South Carolina, General Surgery, 1975

  • Education

    University of Vermont College of Medicine, 1973

  • Languages

    English

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