James Carrington

James Carrington, DO, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), specifically within the Hospitalist Division and Medicine-Oncology cohort. Originally from Miami, Florida, he relocated to Houston after his wife completed her fellowship.

His educational background includes:

• Medical Degree: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Residency: University of Missouri in Internal Medicine

Dr. Carrington's clinical expertise centers on Acute Care, Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology, with a focus on hospital-based emergency services and oncology patient management. His work emphasizes immediate critical intervention and cross-disciplinary care coordination within high-acuity settings.

His research output demonstrates engagement with pandemic-era innovations, particularly in reducing healthcare worker exposure through non-invasive monitoring techniques. The 2021 publication in the American Journal of Hospital Medicine reflects practical solutions for infection control in emergency medicine contexts.

As a practicing Hospitalist with Acute Care Medicine, he integrates clinical service with academic responsibilities while contributing to specialized oncology care pathways.