Summary

Dr. James Jenkins is a cardiovascular disease specialist who completed his medical degree at the University of Arkansas. He has practiced for 39 years, bringing extensive experience to his patients' cardiac care. Dr. Jenkins completed his residency at the University of Missouri Columbia and pursued advanced fellowship training at both the University of Missouri and Ochsner Clinic Foundation. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Jenkins practices at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. His expertise includes managing high blood pressure and pulmonary hypertension, conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. He also treats electrolyte imbalances that can impact heart function. Dr. Jenkins performs cardiac catheterization procedures to diagnose and treat heart conditions, along with Doppler ultrasound imaging and sedation services. Patients rate him 5.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 39 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. James S Jenkins

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Accepts New Patients
2.9 
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39 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 23 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, Spanish Speaks Spanish, French
New Orleans , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: University of Arkansas Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James S Jenkins

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James S Jenkins has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James S Jenkins has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Brachytherapy
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Limb Salvage
  • Renovascular Hypertension
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Ochsner Clinic Foundation1994
Ochsner Foundation Medical Center1994
University of Missouri1993

Residency

University of Missouri Columbia1990
University of Missouri1990

Internship

University of Missouri-Columbia1990
University of Missouri1988

Medical School

University of ArkansasGraduated in 1987

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Dr. James Jenkins's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
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Dr. James Jenkins speaks English.
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