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Dr. James Davidson Finklea Jr., MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology, Pediatric Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: transplant procedures, lung issues, cystic fibrosis (CF)

5939 Harry Hines Boulevard 3rd Floor, Suite 334
Dallas, TX 75390

(214) 645-0599

Dr. James Davidson Finklea Jr., MD is a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX specializing in adult pulmonology, pediatric pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2004 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. James Davidson Finklea Jr., MD is affiliated with Children's Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

5939 Harry Hines Boulevard 3rd Floor, Suite 334
Dallas, TX 75390

Some issues Dr. James Davidson Finklea Jr., MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

aspiration	19
bronchoscopy	26
catheterization	12
doctor visit	57
hospital care	653
inpatient care	653
pleural drainage	19
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	55
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	17
Less than 65	103

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	53
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

aspiration	22
catheterization	21
doctor visit	76
hospital care	427
inpatient care	427
pleural drainage	22

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	12
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	47
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

breathing treatment	20
doctor visit	63
hospital care	587
inpatient care	587

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	374
Black	84
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	54
Less than 65	190

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	47
Dementia	15
Cancer	23

bronchoscopy	17
doctor visit	48
hospital care	527
inpatient care	527

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	12
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	58
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	62
Diabetes	52
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

doctor visit	42
hospital care	387
inpatient care	387

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	55
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

doctor visit	35
hospital care	340
inpatient care	340

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	48
Dementia	35
Cancer	22

doctor visit	59
hospital care	390
inpatient care	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	32
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	47
Dementia	38
Cancer	18

doctor visit	32
hospital care	179
inpatient care	179

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	50
Dementia	33
Cancer	15

bronchoscopy	11
doctor visit	60
hospital care	496
inpatient care	496

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Davidson Finklea Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Davidson Finklea Jr., MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, pleural drainage and aspiration.

aspiration	20
bronchoscopy	18
catheterization	16
doctor visit	53
hospital care	442
inpatient care	442
pleural drainage	20
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Davidson Finklea Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	110
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	24
85 and over	9
Less than 65	68
65 to 74	59

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Davidson Finklea Jr., MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Davidson Finklea Jr., MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	21
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	12
Dementia	19

Education & Training

Dr. James Davidson Finklea Jr., MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2004. He completed residency at JPS Health Network. He is certified by the American Board of IM/Pulmonary Disease and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2004)

Residency: JPS Health Network (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of IM/Pulmonary Disease

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Davidson Finklea Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Health

UT Southwestern Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Davidson Finklea Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Gilead Sciences Inc	$3,820 Cayston $3,699	$120
Chiesi USA, Inc.	$472 Pertzye $369	BRONCHITOL $104
AbbVie, Inc.	$242 Creon $223	$18
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$202 ORKAMBI $79	$123
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$195 Cayston $148	$47
Other	$803 Fluoroplex $128	ZENPEP $81	AREXVY $79	Arikayce $56	Hillrom - Volara System $47	Other $412

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,310
Consulting Fee	$2,250
Travel and Lodging	$1,077
Education	$96

Biography

Dr. James Finklea's areas of specialization are adult critical care, pediatric pulmonology, and adult pulmonology. In his practice, Dr. Finklea focuses on cystic fibrosis (CF) and transplant procedures. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Children's Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Scott and White Healthcare and JPS Health Network. He has received professional recognition including the following: Most Active Student Award; St. Vincent's Clinic; and Gold Headed Cane Award Finalist 2004, UT Medical Branch, Galveston.