James N. Kirkpatrick M.D.
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James N. Kirkpatrick M.D.
Medical Specialties
- General cardiology
- Cardio-oncology
- Telehealth services
Top Conditions & Symptoms
- Bicuspid aortic valve disease
- Inherited aortic diseases
- Hypertension
- Angina
- High cholesterol
Top Procedures & Treatments
- Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
- Cardiovascular stress testing
- Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
- Cardiac MRI
- Medical management of inherited aortic disease
- Echocardiogram (echo)
- Medical management of general cardiovascular symptoms
Locations
Heart Institute at UW Medical Center – Montlake
About James N. Kirkpatrick
James Kirkpatrick, M.D., is a board certified physician, director of the Echocardiography Laboratory at UW Medical Center, a UW associate professor of Medicine and Cardiology and an adjunct associate professor of Bioethics and Humanities.
Dr. Kirkpatrick strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Kirkpatrick earned his M.D. from Loma Linda University, California. He is triple board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography and Internal Medicine. His clinical and research interests include echocardiography for patients with or at risk for heart failure, patients with cardiac assist devices, patients from medically underserved areas and the measurement of pressures inside the heart, cardiac palliative care and clinical medical ethics in cardiology.
Personal Interests
In his spare time, Dr. Kirkpatrick enjoys reading and travelling, especially on medical missions.
Education and Training
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Fellowship, 2006, Cardiovascular MedicineUniversity of ChicagoFellowship, 2002, Medical EthicsYale New Haven HospitalResidency, 2001, Internal MedicineYale New Haven HospitalInternship, 1999, Internal MedicineLoma Linda University School of MedicineMedical education, 1998University of Pennsylvania - School of MedicineTeaching Appointment
Board Certifications
- Echocardiography, 2006, National Board of Echocardiography
- Cardiovascular Disease, 2006, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, 2001, American Board of Internal Medicine