James St. Louis

James St. Louis is a Professor and Chief of Pediatric Cardiothoracic and Congenital Cardiac Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia. He holds dual departmental affiliations in Surgery (Cardiothoracic Division) and Population Health Science (Epidemiology), with additional ties to Pediatrics. His academic career includes an MD from Georgetown University (1992) and a BA in Biology from Merrimack College (1986).

Research focuses on improving surgical outcomes for congenital heart defects, particularly in developing countries. Key themes include global health disparities in pediatric cardiac care, epidemiological analysis of postoperative mortality, and policy recommendations for surgical standards. He also holds the J. Harold Harrison Distinguished Chair in Pediatric Surgery.

Teaching responsibilities include surgical clerkships (SURG 5000) and subspecialty rotations (SURG 5007). Recent publications emphasize international advocacy efforts, economic impacts on surgical practices, and evidence-based guidelines for pediatric heart surgery centers in the U.S.