Summary

Dr. James Thomas is a cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease with 45 years of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1984. Dr. Thomas pursued advanced fellowship training at the University of Vermont Medical Center in 1986, followed by another fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1988.

Dr. Thomas practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where he is affiliated with the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern. His clinical expertise includes performing echocardiography to evaluate heart function and structure. He also provides chest imaging services including chest X-rays and chest fluoroscopy to diagnose cardiovascular conditions. Patients have given Dr. Thomas an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 45 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 30 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern

675 N St Clair St Galter Pavilion, Ste 19-100Chicago, IL 60611

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Dr. James D. Thomas, MDDr. Smit C Vasaiwala, MDDr. Lowell H Steen, MDDr. Demetrios Doukas, DO
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.5 
4.5 
45 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Chicago , ILMaywood , ILChicago , ILMaywood , IL
Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James D. Thomas

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Amita Health
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cofinity
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Independent Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. James D. Thomas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James D. Thomas has the following 30 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
  • Endocarditis
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Murmurs
  • Heart Valve Diseases
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis
  • Myocardial Diseases
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
  • Stress Echocardiography
  • Stroke
  • Transesophageal Echocardiography
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Massachusetts General Hospital1988
University of Vermont Medical Center1986

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital1984

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1981

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Thomas?
You can find contact information for Dr. James Thomas here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Thomas affiliated with?
Dr. James Thomas is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Does Dr. James Thomas accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. James Thomas accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. James Thomas accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Thomas accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. James Thomas's office located?
Dr. James Thomas's office is located at 675 N St Clair St Galter Pavilion, Ste 19-100, Chicago, IL, 60611.

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