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Dr. James Crager, MD

Dr. James Crager, MD

Cardiology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. James Crager, MD is a cardiologist in Lexington, KY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Crager has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Kentucky in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Joseph Berea and Baptist Health Corbin. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 601 Lexington, KY 40503
Telehealth available
(859) 276-7659

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Crager is affiliated with Saint Joseph Berea Berea, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Crager is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Crager specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Crager's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Crager

3.7
16 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
63%
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4 star
6%
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
31%
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Very thorough intake
Id been referred by family practice for a CT angiogram. Dr. Cramer did an incredibly thorough intake and his office set up the CT appointment quickly. I found Dr Cramer to be very personable and concerned. His staff was very supportive as well.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 16, 2024
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All of my experience has been great also for my husband as well.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Trudy Walters – Aug 09, 2024
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Excellent cardiologist
He listens to my concerns and planned accordingly. Great visit!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lee – Feb 08, 2024
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Unbelievable rudeness.
When he walked into the room he already had his mine made up about me . He told me that my arteries were all clogged and that I was going to die of a heart attack or stroke, that all my family had died from heart problems and they all smoked and that I would not take Statins. I have never smoked in my life. He did not want to hear anything I had to say. I have always tried to be very heathy. Believe it or not he even said that I made my blood pressure go up every holiday. A stressed test was ordered and I passed , also the nurse told me I have no blockage . I have since found out what was causing my blood pressure problems , I called and got an appointment for a sleep study. I HAVE OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 29, 2023
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Great doctor
Knowledge, kind and professional, I highly recommend
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 09, 2023
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Incompetent and Uncaring
The man didn't even listen to my heart and didn't bother to look at my test results. If he had, he would have known that there is a problem with my heart. If he didn't want another patient, he shouldn't have agreed to see me in the first place instead of treating me like trash. Definitely not recommended.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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May 02, 2023
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Dr. Crager is always prepared for my visits with him, it being obvious that he has reviewed my file just before our meeting as well as the tests and reports he has received from my primary doctor. I really appreciate his courteous manner and his willingness to thoroughly explain what is going on with my heart.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jim Hayden – Mar 11, 2021
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I would never recommend this doctor or Dr.Scully. I'm a 24 years old female and I was discharged from the hospital on beta blocker. I called dr. Cragers office complaining of chest pain,severe headache, hot flashes and feeling like I was going to faint. I started calling on Tuesday. I got an answer back on Friday. They didn't feel like I needed to be seen is what his nurse said. I went to another cardiologist ( w/ high blood pressureand he started me on 2 more Bp meds along with my beta blocker.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 others found this helpful
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Fmayes in Ravenna,ky – Jul 09, 2016
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care philosophy

Baptist Health Medical Group is a comprehensive, multispecialty network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our providers are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and strive to treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, every time, at every Baptist Health location.

  • Cardiology

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  • Greenville General Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2000

  • John C Edwards School Of Medicine At Marshall University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • University Of Kentucky

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Dr. Crager is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Lexington Cardiology at Central Baptist1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 601 Lexington, KY 40503
    1
    Baptist Health Primary Care Hamburg2716 Old Rosebud Rd Ste 351 Lexington, KY 40509
    2

    Practice

    Office1720 Nicholasville Rd Lexington, KY 40503
    3
    Baptist Health Medical Group Cardiology3000 Baptist Health Blvd Ste 220 Lexington, KY 40509
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Saint Joseph Berea

      305 Estill St
      Berea, KY 40403
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      91%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      9% higher than the national average

      91%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      9% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Baptist Health Lexington

      1740 Nicholasville Rd
      Lexington, KY 40503
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      17% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Baptist Health Richmond

      801 Eastern Byp
      Richmond, KY 40475
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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