J. James Zocco, M.D., F.A.C.S.

J. James Zocco, MD, FACSDr. Zocco's specialties include Mitral Valve Repair, Adult Acquired Cardiac Disease and Off-Pump Surgery. Dr. Zocco received a Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. During his post-graduate training at the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Zocco completed his residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery and his Fellowship in Peripheral Vascular Surgery. He was an assistant professor of cardiac surgery at Tufts University Medical Center and a recipient of the I.A. Bigger Surgical Award from the MCV Department of Surgery. As Cardiovascular Surgery Medical Director for the Levinson Heart Hospital at CJW Medical Center, Dr. Zocco works closely with the hospital to monitor and maintain the excellent quality of the cardiac surgery program. Dr. Zocco serves as a member of the Board of Directors for CJW Medical Center; he is a past president of the Richmond Metro Area American Heart Association and a former Board member of The Community Foundation and the Richmond Academy of Medicine.

Employment History

  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates, Richmond, Virginia
  • New England Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts Assistant Professor of Surgery, Cardiac Surgery

Current Hospital Affiliations

  • CJW Medical Center
  • Henrico Doctors' Hospital
  • St. Mary's Hospital
  • Hanover Medical Park

Consulting Privileges

  • St. Francis Hospital
  • Retreat Hospital
  • Southside Regional Medical Center

License / Board Certifications

  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery
  • Virginia Medical Registration

Postgraduate Training

  • Medical College of Virginia • Richmond, Virginia
    • Residency, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Residency, General Surgery
    • Fellowship, Peripheral Vascular Surgery
    • I.A. Bigger Surgical Award - Department of Surgery

Education / Honors

  • University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey • Newark, New Jersey
    • Doctor of Medicine
  • Manhattan College, New York • New York
    • Bachelor of Science

Community Contributions

  • American Heart Association, Metro Richmond Chapter, Past President
  • Richmond Academy of Medicine, Past Board Member
  • The Community Foundation, Past Board Member
  • Virginia Blood Services, Board Member

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