- Cardiologists
- IL
- Chicago, IL
- Dr. James Flaherty, MD
Dr. James Flaherty, MD
Cardiology•Male•Age 52
Cardiology
Dr. James Flaherty, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Chicago, IL and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Flaherty has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, Interventional Cardiac Procedures, and Heart Conditions. He graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern
675 N Saint Clair St Ste 19-100 Chicago, IL 60611Accepting new patients
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Cardiology
- Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
Education
Languages
- English
- Dutch
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What are Dr. James Flaherty, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Flaherty specializes in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, Interventional Cardiac Procedures, and Heart Conditions. See more on Healthgrades.
What conditions does Dr. James Flaherty, MD treat?
Dr. Flaherty frequently treats the following conditions: Heart Disease, Abdominal Pain, and Acidosis. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. James Flaherty, MD's office address?
Dr. Flaherty's office is located at 675 N Saint Clair St Ste 19-100, Chicago, IL 60611. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages is Dr. James Flaherty, MD fluent in?
Dr. Flaherty is able to speak Dutch and English. View profile to see all.
Is Dr. James Flaherty, MD able to provide telehealth services?
Dr. Flaherty provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Is Dr. James Flaherty, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. James Flaherty, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
How much experience does Dr. James Flaherty, MD have?
Dr. Flaherty has over 23 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. James Flaherty, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 5/5 for Dr. James Flaherty, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Flaherty
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Flaherty treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Flaherty treats other conditions, please contact the office at (312) 664-3278.
Adult Congenital Heart Conditions
Adult congenital cardiac disorder specialists diagnose and treat heart disorders, such as arrythmias and mitral valve disease, that have been present from birth to adulthood.Compare with other Adult Congenital Heart Conditions specialists.
Dr. Flaherty is experienced in the area of Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Interventional Cardiac Procedures
Interventional cardiologists specialize in catheter-based treatment of heart diseases through procedures such as cardiac catheterization, impella devices, and stent placement.Compare with other Interventional Cardiac Procedures specialists.
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Heart Conditions
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Dr. Flaherty is experienced in the area of Heart Conditions. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Flaherty's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Acidosis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Alkalosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anemia
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm of Heart
- Angina
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Animal Allergies
- Ankle Disorders
- Anxiety
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Diseases
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Arrhythmia Screening
- Arrhythmias
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Back Pain
- Bedsores
- Bladder Infection
- Blepharitis
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchospasm
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
- Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
- Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
- Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain Evaluation
- Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Coccygeal Pain
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Angiogram
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Coronary Artery Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Coronary Artery Dissection
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
- Dry Eyes
- Dyslipidemia
- Dysphagia
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Esophagitis
- Essential Tremor
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- First Degree Heart Block
- Gait Abnormality
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Block
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- HeartAware Online Risk Screening
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
- Hives
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Encephalopathy
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypogonadism
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Immunization Administration
- Impella Device
- Indigestion
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Insomnia
- Intertrigo
- Iron Metabolism Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Joint Pain
- Kidney Infection
- Lactose Intolerance
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Long QT Syndrome
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Marfan Syndrome
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Mitral Valve Surgery
- Mobitz, Type 2, Heart Block
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Nosebleed
- Nuclear Stress Testing
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otitis Media
- Overactive Bladder
- Overweight
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
- Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Pneumonia
- Pollen Allergy
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polyneuropathy
- Polyuria
- Potassium Deficiency
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Purpura
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
- Rosacea
- Sarcoidosis
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scurvy
- Second Degree Heart Block
- Secondary Hypertension
- Septal Defect
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Stress Test
- Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
- Stye
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Swine Flu
- Syncope
- TCD Bubble Test
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Third Degree Heart Block
- Thoracentesis
- Thrombolysis
- Thyroid Goiter
- Tilt Table Testing
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Treadmill Stress Test
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Tricuspid Valve Surgery
- Unstable Angina
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
- Varicose Eczema
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
- Venous Compression
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
- Vertigo
- Viral Enteritis
- Viral Hepatitis
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin B Deficiency
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wheezing
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
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Dr. Flaherty accepts
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Dr. Flaherty accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Advantage PPO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- Coventry Health Care
- Coventry Health Care PPO
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HAP Insurance
- Health Alliance PPO
- HealthLink
- HFN
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Humana HMO
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice
- Choice Plus
- Select HMO
- United Healthcare
Locations
Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.83% Patients that would definitely recommend, 13% higher than the national average
20 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Cardiac Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
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