Background
Bougas, James Andrew was born on January 25, 1924 in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. Son of Andrew James and Mary (Psaltiras) Bougas.
Bougas, James Andrew was born on January 25, 1924 in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. Son of Andrew James and Mary (Psaltiras) Bougas.
Doctor of Medicine, Harvard University, 1948.
Intern, Columbia University Svc., Bellevue Hospital, New York City, 1948-1950; chief resident in surgery, Columbia University Svc., Bellevue Hospital, New York City, 1952-1953; resident, Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, 1950-1952; chief resident surgery, Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, 1953; associate, Overholt Clinic, Boston, 1955-1965; chief thoracic surgery, U. Hospital, Boston, 1965-1970; associate professor surgery, Boston University School Medicine, since 1965. Lecturer Tufts U. School Medicine, Boston, 1965-1970. Chairman Gordon Research Confs., 1967-1968.
President Heart Association, Boston, 1967-1969. Chairman Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Advisory Committee. Trustee Boston Tuberculosis Association.
Member Cardiac Advisory Group, Regional Medical Programs, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, 1969. Consultant Numerous Boston & North-East Hospital. With United States Army, 1942-1944.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American College of Surgeons, American College Cardiology, American Association Thoracic Surgeons, Society Thoracic Surgeons, American College Cardiology, American Heart Association, Massachusetts Medical Society (legislation committee, council), Norfolk District Medical Society (president 1989-1990, Tri-State regional planning committee).
Married Tiina Parlin, June 27, 1953. Children: Karen Louise, Tiina Maria.