James L. Amato Jr., MD | Glen Ridge, NJ | Cardiologist

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Interventional cardiology is the focus of Dr. James Amato Jr.'s practice, with 35 years of experience treating hypertension and hypertensive emergency. He also performs contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiogram. Dr. Amato is affiliated with Saint Michaels Medical Center and trained at Rutgers medical school, with residency completed at New York Hospital. He sees patients in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Amato 4.86 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.9

21 Ratings
35 years of experience
51 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
New York Hospital
15 written reviews
1 award
2 specialties
14 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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James L. Amato Jr.'s Ratings and Reviews

4.9

21 Ratings with 15 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 7 Minutes

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Patients frequently describe Dr. James Leonard Amato as an excellent physician who listens attentively to their concerns, provides clear explanations, and offers exceptional care. The reviews highlight his professionalism and commend his ability to manage critical situations effectively, even saving lives. Some of the positive feedback includes phrases like 'excellent', 'very good', and 'great service', indicating a high level of satisfaction with his medical expertise and patient care. Negative reviews are not present in the provided dataset, suggesting that overall patient experiences have been overwhelmingly positive.

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Like I said he is the best

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July 21st, 2026 | Source: Partner

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First time I saw Dr. Amato in your practice, he was excellent. Listened to all concerns and answered all questions.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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March 31st, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Excellent

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May 26th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Doctor James Amado is great.Takes very good care of you

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April 28th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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A Very Good Experience

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January 18th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Amato Jr. Is an excellent physician. Saved my life when I had a heart attack.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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December 16th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Great service

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October 19th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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October 14th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Amato explained very clearly and answered all my questions.

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Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

October 10th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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946 Bloomfield AveGlen Ridge, NJ 07028

Tel: (973) 743-1121

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James L. Amato Jr., MD	Dr. Marwah Abdalla, MD	Dr. Amirali Masoumi, MD	Dr. Timothy J Crimmins JR., MD
Cardiology	Cardiology	Cardiology	Cardiology
Accepts New Patients
4.9 (21 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience	28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English		Speaks Farsi, Turkish	Speaks English, Russian, Spanish
Glen Ridge , NJ	New York , NY	New York , NY	New York , NY
Med School: Rutgers	Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine	Med School: Islamic Azad University Tehran Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
Blood Clot
Catheterization
Heart Attack
Heart Block
Heart Diseases
Heart Failure
High Cholesterol
Hypertension
Interventional Cardiology
Stroke
Unstable Angina

James L. Amato Jr. holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Hospital, Cornell U-Ny Hosp, and Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences Program.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers in 1991.

NPI Number

James L. Amato Jr.'s NPI number is 1720033426.

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Is James Amato Jr. accepting new patients?: James Amato Jr. is accepting new patients on Vitals. View James Amato Jr.'s profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is James Amato Jr.'s office located?: James Amato Jr.'s office is located at 946 Bloomfield Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ, 07028.
Does James Amato Jr. accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that James Amato Jr. accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does James Amato Jr. accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: James Amato Jr. has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does James Amato Jr. speak?: James Amato Jr. speaks English.

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