Overview
James Vacek is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas.
Dr. Vacek is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
Locations
4000 Cambridge St Ste G600, Kansas City, KS 66160
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 Vacek
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Vacek?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Vacek by calling their office at 913-588-9600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Vacek a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Vacek is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atrial Fibrillation, 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 Vacek specialize in?
While Dr. James Vacek is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Atherosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. James Vacek participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Vacek has published 43 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrial Fibrillation. You can view a list of Dr. James Vacek's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Vacek accept my insurance?
Dr. James Vacek accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 913-588-9600 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
- Distinguished
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Vacek isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Advanced
- AtherosclerosisDr. Vacek isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Vacek isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Vacek isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Vacek isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- AnginaDr. Vacek isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Vacek isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Vacek isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.