He was born in Virginia and lived there until enlisting in the United States Army. After a successful 10-year service in the Army he pursued a career in nursing specializing in trauma, heart transplants and critical care. In 2017, he completed his Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Degree from Grand Canyon University. During his practicum, he trained with Dr Cord and admired his expertise, knowledge and commitment to compassionate patient care. Soon after graduation, James was thrilled at the opportunity to work alongside Dr. Cord at Accurate Urology.