Overview
James Klein is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Englewood, New Jersey.
Dr. Klein is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
350 Engle St, Englewood, NJ 7631.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Dr. Hiroo Takayama is Vice Chair of Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He has more than 20 years of experience in treating patients with heart and vascular problems. As the co-Director of the Aortic Center at NYP/Columbia, Dr. Takayama has contributed to the care of over 4,000 patients by performing a variety of aortic and cardiac surgical procedures, approximately 300-350 operations every year.Dr. Takayama is internationally recognized for his work on complex aortic surgery (minimally invasive aortic surgery, valve-sparing aortic root replacement, aortic valve repair, aortic arch and thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair), hybrid aortic surgery (thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair), myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and heart failure surgery.He is a leader in outcome research in aortic diseases and heart failure. He has published more than 300-350 manuscripts in prestigious, peer-reviewed journals and has authored numerous book chapters about heart disease.Dr. Takayama attended University of Tokyo for Medical School, did his internship at University of Tokyo, general surgery residency in University of Washington Medical Center, and cardio-thoracic surgery fellowship in New-York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Takayama is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Takayama is board certified in Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, and Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Takayama is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Klein
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Klein?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Klein by calling their office at 201-894-3636. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Klein a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Klein is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James Klein specialize in?
While Dr. James Klein is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. James Klein participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Klein has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. James Klein's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Klein accept my insurance?
Dr. James Klein accepts most major insurance plans, including Horizon Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 201-894-3636 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Klein isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Klein isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Klein isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Klein isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Klein isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Klein isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Klein isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.


