4.5
47 Ratings with 33 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. James Scruggs is an internal medicine physician with 43 years of experience caring for patients with complex medical conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency training at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Scruggs is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care in English.
Dr. Scruggs practices at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital and sees patients in Wheaton, Illinois. He specializes in managing heart failure and helping patients maintain healthy heart function over time. His expertise also includes treating chronic kidney disease and hypertension, working with patients to control blood pressure and protect kidney health. Patients have given Dr. Scruggs an average rating of 4.5 stars for his care.
Dr. Scruggs practices at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital and sees patients in Wheaton, Illinois. He specializes in managing heart failure and helping patients maintain healthy heart function over time. His expertise also includes treating chronic kidney disease and hypertension, working with patients to control blood pressure and protect kidney health. Patients have given Dr. Scruggs an average rating of 4.5 stars for his care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 43 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University Ill College Med St Francis Mc
- 33 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 12 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 43 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Wheaton , IL | Skokie , IL | Chicago , IL | Chicago , IL |
| Med School: University of Illinois College of Medicine | Med School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science | Med School: Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy | |
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
James W Scruggs has the following 12 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
43 Years Experience
James W Scruggs holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Ill College Med St Francis Mc, Osf St Francis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine, and St Francis Hospital and Medical Center Program.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1983 and University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il in 1983.
NPI Number
James W Scruggs' NPI number is 1407824089.
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- Where is James Scruggs's office located?
- James Scruggs's office is located at 150 E Willow Ave, Wheaton, IL, 60187.
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