Overview
James Kauten is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Kauten is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Kauten is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
95 Collier Rd NW Ste 5015, Atlanta, GA 30309
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James R. Kauten
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James R. Kauten?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James R. Kauten by calling their office at 404-605-5699. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James R. Kauten a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James R. Kauten is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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 R. Kauten specialize in?
While Dr. James R. Kauten is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, 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 R. Kauten participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James R. Kauten has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. James R. Kauten's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James R. Kauten accept my insurance?
Dr. James R. Kauten accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 404-605-5699 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.
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- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Kauten isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Kauten isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Kauten isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Advanced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Kauten isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Kauten isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Kauten isAdvanced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. Kauten isAdvanced. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.
- EndocarditisDr. Kauten isAdvanced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Kauten isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TumorDr. Kauten isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Kauten isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Kauten isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Kauten isAdvanced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Kauten isAdvanced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic DissectionDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- GastrostomyDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Supravalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Kauten isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.