Dr. James Alexander Kruse, MD

Dr. James Kruse is an internal medicine physician who specializes in critical care medicine, bringing 47 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health, establishing a strong foundation for his decades-long career in treating seriously ill patients who require intensive medical attention.

Dr. Kruse practices at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York, where he focuses on caring for patients with life-threatening conditions. He treats patients experiencing respiratory failure, serious infections like sepsis, and heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation. His expertise includes performing critical procedures like therapeutic hypothermia to protect the brain after cardiac arrest, CPR for emergency resuscitation, and endotracheal intubation to help patients breathe during critical illness.