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Dr. James Michael Elmore, MD, FAAP

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Specializes in: Pediatric Urology

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (1998)

Professional interests include: hypospadias, laparoscopic surgery, urologic (genitourinary) disorders, and more.

5730 Glenridge Drive
Atlanta, GA 30328

(404) 252-5206

Dr. James Michael Elmore, MD, FAAP is a pediatric urologist in Atlanta, GA specializing in pediatric urology. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1998 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. James Michael Elmore, MD, FAAP is affiliated with Georgia Urology and GEORGIA UROLOGY, PA.

Office Locations

Address:

5730 Glenridge Drive
Atlanta, GA 30328

Some issues Dr. James Michael Elmore, MD, FAAP can help you with:

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

anorectal procedures	19
diagnostic procedures	19
urologic procedures	55

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

anorectal procedures	26
diagnostic procedures	26
urologic procedures	72

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

anorectal procedures	25
diagnostic procedures	25
urologic procedures	71

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

anorectal procedures	20
diagnostic procedures	20
urologic procedures	56

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Michael Elmore, MD, FAAP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Michael Elmore, MD, FAAP treated as a pediatric urologist in Atlanta, GA were urologic procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

anorectal procedures	22
diagnostic procedures	22
urologic procedures	63

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Michael Elmore, MD, FAAP.

**Gender**
Male	4
Female	4

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	2
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	1

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Michael Elmore, MD, FAAP From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Michael Elmore, MD, FAAP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	22
High Cholesterol	20
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	7
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	7
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. James Michael Elmore, MD, FAAP graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (1998)

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Michael Elmore, MD, FAAP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Georgia Urology

GEORGIA UROLOGY, PA

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Georgia Cryotherapy LP	$1,791 Cryo Probe $1,791
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$767 DAVINCI XI $750	Da Vinci Surgical System $17
Boston Scientific Corporation	$227 GENERAL - THERAPIES $227
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$172 DEFLUX $172
MDD US Operations, LLC	$127 GOCOVRI $127
Other	$559 BRILINTA $105	DEFLUX $60	Xofigo $50	Urolift $49	(815) Thiola $32	Other $264

**Types of Payments**
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$1,791
Food and Beverage	$1,076
Education	$775

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. James Michael Elmore, MD, FAAP.

Georgia Cryotherapy LP	2013	$1,142.94	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Partner Interest
Georgia Cryotherapy LP	2015	$847.90	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Partner Interest
Georgia Cryotherapy LP	2014	$728.53	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Partner Interest

Biography

Dr. James Elmore is a specialist in pediatric urology. He studied medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Dr. Elmore is affiliated with Georgia Urology. He has an open panel in Atlanta, GA according to Doctor.com.