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Dr. James O'Keefe Jr, MD

Dr. James O'Keefe Jr, MD

Nuclear Cardiology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James O'Keefe Jr, MD is a nuclear medicine cardiologist in Kansas City, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Luke's South Hospital and Saint Luke's East Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Saint Luke's Charles & Barbara Duboc Cardio Wellness Center

4321 Washington St Ste 2400 Kansas City, MO 64111
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Dr. O'Keefe Jr's Reviews

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12 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Went in for a checkup. He was very interested in me, asked lots of questions, listened to me well, and developed a plan with my input. He practices what he preaches in how to care for your heart. Really keeps up on current cardiology developments. Really a good and kind manner in all respects. I am very pleased with Dr.O'Keefe.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Stephen Sutton – Feb 17, 2020
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Doctor O’Keefe truly loves what he does and it shows. He shows true concern, listens to you like a family member and is highly confident which makes me feel reassured. But he also takes your preferences and lifestyle into account and doesn’t give you by the book “black and white” advice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Seth Bruns – Nov 16, 2019
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Phillip Schelstrate in Kansas City, MO – May 01, 2017 - - gave a 1 star! WHAT!? I call Dr O'Keefe a 'Rock Star' Cardiologist. I taught Anatomy & Physiology. I'm also a nurse. Top sales as a Cardiologist rep for Merck. I know the heart very well. Dr James O'Keefe graduated from a top US Medical School - - Baylor and did all his fellowships at the Mayo Clinic. He has a dietician you can see any time as weight is very important to good health care. He always has the waist measured because the apple shape is detrimental to heart patients. He sees you approximately 4 times a year as it's important to get your lab results in and keep on top of them. He's amazing as he's so caring and very much of a coach for you to keep up with your exercise. He has over 600 patients on Repatha. The drug naturally melts the plaque of the heart arteries. Preventing future Bypass heart surgery. WOW! I feel very blessed to have him as my Cardiologist!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Marcia Renner – Jul 25, 2019
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Dr. O'Keefe is outstanding--he takes his time, he listens, he truly cares--that is so apparent in every appointment I have had with him. He is one of the top Cardiologists in the country and works to find healthy and natural ways to stay heart healthy! I feel very fortunate he is in Kansas City!
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
3 others found this helpful
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CB in Kansas City, MO – Aug 28, 2018
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He had little to no interest in my case. I have a 100% clogged artery, he had no idea, lied about my medication, and a spectator to my procedure. He's more interested in selling his crap and books than caring for patients. St Luke's should dump him
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Phillip Schelstrate in Kansas City, MO – May 01, 2017
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Tremendous knowledge, empathy and expertise. Gave me hope and a practical plan to vastly improve my cardio health. Highly recommend!
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Bradley Harris in Raymore, MO – Nov 18, 2016
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Dr. James O'Keefe Jr, MD is a nuclear medicine cardiologist in Kansas City, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint...read more

  • Nuclear Cardiology

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  • Mayo Grad School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988

  • Mayo Grad School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1983

  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
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American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Saint Luke's Charles & Barbara Duboc Cardio Wellness Center

Saint Luke's Charles & Barbara Duboc Cardio Wellness Center4321 Washington St Ste 2400 Kansas City, MO 64111
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