Dr. James B. Cavender, MD | Birmingham, AL | Cardiovascular Disease

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Dr. James Cavender is a cardiovascular disease specialist who also practices internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Alabama Hospital. With 42 years of experience in cardiovascular care, Dr. Cavender brings extensive expertise to his practice. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Cavender is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Medical Center and Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham, practicing in Birmingham and Vestavia Hills, Alabama. His focus includes treating high blood pressure conditions, including severe hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. He performs heart diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Cavender 4.5 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
4.5

30 Ratings
42 years of experience
speaks English
University Of Alabama Hospital
9 written reviews
2 specialties
14 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Male

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I was most impressed with CVA as well as Dr. Cavender. He was very attentive and a great listener. I felt like he genuinely cared for me and my condition. I feel fortunate to find him.

July 30th, 2020

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My son worked as a cardiac ICU nurse at Brookwood hospital for years and when I became unhappy with my cardiologist, I asked for his recommendation and without hesitation he said Dr. Cavender. I have been his patient ever since. He is a kind doctor that actually listens to all of my issues and offers his opinion in a way that is both easy to understand and informative. I am thankful that Dr. Cavender is my cardiologist and would recommend him to others.

December 13th, 2017

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He showed a sincere interest in my health and was so kind in his examination of me. He checked me out very thoroughly and tried to find out what my problems were. Very understanding and patient and he gave me a complete explanation of everything he was doing. I have never had a doctor who seemed to care about my condition more than Dr. Cavender.

August 12th, 2017

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Dr Cavender is always professional, but also personably. He cares about his patients.

January 18th, 2017

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I have only seen Dr. Cavender once, but my initial impression was of a good, kind man I would trust.

January 17th, 2017

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Dr. Cavender from day one has shown concern about symptoms I have had. He did the necessary test to diagnose. He was patient and never rushed at all. He found the problem and did the necessary procedure to fix the problem. I would recommend him for anyone

January 14th, 2017

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Dr. Cavender is a wonderful cardiologist. He treats me with respect and compassion. He has great patience with his patients.

January 13th, 2017

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Great bedside manner! An excellent Doctor

January 13th, 2017

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Absolutely the best cardiologist in Alabama.

April 1st, 2016

Cardiovascular Associates

3980 Colonnade PkwyBirmingham, AL 35243

Tel: (205) 510-5000

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Cardiovascular Associates Of The Southeast (CVA)

200 Montgomery Hwy Ste 225Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham

2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Fl 3Birmingham, AL 35209

Tel: (205) 599-4600


Dr. James Bradley Cavender, MD	Dr. Hussein Abu Abu Daya, MD	Dr. Leena Bhasin, MD	Dr. Jade Klasheta Brice Roshell, MD
Cardiovascular Disease	Interventional Cardiology	Hospital Medicine	Hospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (30 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Birmingham , AL	Birmingham , AL	Montgomery , AL	Alabaster , AL
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT	Med School: Vijayanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences	Med School: HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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Accepts Medicare
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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
Blood Clot
Heart Attack
Heart Block
Heart Diseases
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol
Hypertension
Internal Medicine
Stroke
Unstable Angina

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Alabama, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Alabama Hospital

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 1984

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