Dr. James (Jim) Combs is a board-certified vascular surgeon dedicated to delivering expert, patient-centered vascular care. He earned his Bachelor of Science degrees in both Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Georgia before obtaining his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2005. Dr. Combs then completed his general surgery residency and vascular surgery fellowship at Atlanta Medical Center, where he honed his expertise in both surgical and minimally invasive vascular treatments.

With a passion for achieving meaningful patient outcomes, Dr. Combs specializes in advanced vascular procedures, including endovascular therapies, carotid artery interventions, and dialysis access. He takes pride in offering both surgical and non-surgical solutions, ensuring patients receive the most effective treatment for their unique needs. He also emphasizes patient education, empowering individuals to take an active role in their vascular health.

Dr. Combs lives in Atlanta with his wife, Julia, and their two children, James and Caroline. He is currently seeing patients at Atlanta Vascular Specialists’ Fayetteville and Newnan offices.

Many people assume that seeing a vascular surgeon means they'll need surgery. What would you tell patients who are worried about that?

A referral to a vascular surgeon doesn't automatically mean surgery is necessary. In fact, a large part of what we do is focused on nonoperative, conservative therapies to improve vascular health. Many conditions can be managed with the right combination of exercise, diet, medication, and lifestyle changes. Out goal is always to find the least invasive, most effective approach for each patient.