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Dr. Karen James, MD

Dr. Karen James, MD

Cardiology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Karen James, MD is a cardiologist in Cleveland, OH and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1982. She is affiliated with medical facilities Cleveland Clinic and Fairview Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus & Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital

9500 Euclid Ave Ste R Cleveland, OH 44195
Telehealth available
(888) 319-1153

Hospital Highlight

Dr. James is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. James specializes in the areas of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. James' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. James

2.8

6 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
33%
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4 Star
17%
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • 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
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Dave Damico – Mar 31, 2025
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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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L.H – Oct 19, 2024
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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 person found this helpful
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Richard Parmelee – Jun 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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LONDON, OH – Feb 21, 2019
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About Me

biography

Karen James, MD, is a Staff Cardiologist, and a member of the transplantation team in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. She is also Director of the Heart Failure Cardio-Oncology clinic. ...read more

  • Cardiology

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  • Cleveland Clin Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986

  • Cleveland Clin Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1985

  • Cleveland Clin Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1983

  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus & Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital

Cleveland Clinic -Cardiac9500 Euclid Ave Ste R Cleveland, OH 44195
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    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

    5% 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

  • Fairview Hospital

    18101 Lorain Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44111
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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

    5% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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