
James D. Flaherty, MD

Primary Specialty
Interventional Cardiology
Secondary Specialty
- Critical Care Medicine
Insurance
This medical professional accepts the insurance providers listed below. For specific plans, see the full plan list. To be sure this medical professional is covered by your insurance plan, please contact your insurance carrier.
Commercial Plans
- Aetna
- Beechstreet (PHCS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care - First Health HMO, PPO and POS
- Global Excel - PPO
- Health Alliance PPO and HMO
- HFN
- Humana
- Imagine Health
- MultiPlan/PHCS
- The Alliance
- United Behavioral Health - Optum
- United Healthcare
Governmental Advantage Plans
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- Medicare/Medicaid Alignment Initiative Agreements (MMAI)
- Medicaid Managed Care Programs/Health Choice Illinois
Exchange Plans
- Blue Choice Preferred PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Precision
- Cigna Plus With Northwestern Medicine
Practice Focus Areas
- Angioplasty and Stents
- Atherectomy
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Coronary Artery Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Transcatheter Mitral Valve Therapy
- Transcatheter Valve Therapy
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - 1999
- Residency:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2002
- Fellowships:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2005McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2006
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology (Certified)
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Associate Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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258 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
February 26, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Flaherty could not have been nicer during my session with him and gave me a very positive report. I'm certain that he would relate well to any other patient to whom he had to give a less positive report.
February 22, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. James D Flaherty is one of the most down to earth, sincere and kind doctors I've ever met. He is professional yet very friendly and explains things completely and with words a layman can understand. I feel he is extremely current and knowledgeable and perhaps that is why he is the Director of his department. Can't say enough or well he is thought of...Additionally, Dr. Flaherty spent as much time as I needed and did not rush through our meeting. So very grateful ...
October 29, 2021
4.0 star star star star star_borderHe addressed all my questions thoroughly and professionally. I am disappointed neither he, the nurse intervened on my behalf to get my INR through Coumadin Clinic to give me dosing instructions.
July 20, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Flaherty exemplifies all the sterling qualities I mentioned above. Moreover, he asked numerous good questions and LISTENED to the answers -- as opposed to my first cardiologist (1990s) in Indiana, whom I had to fire. Dr. F listened very carefully to my heart, and offered a reasonable hypothesis as to why my CAD symptoms have manifested much worse recently than they did in 2020. He also (TENTATIVELY) recommended skipping costly unnecessary stress-testing and progressing straight to angiography. And he chose angiography over open-heart surgery -- which I do not want to endure a second time.
May 08, 2021
5.0 star star star star starI believe that basically all doctors all intelligent, but I ranks my Doctor among the best because because of him l can testify of his experience. I feel like i have a new lease on life and I'm grateful.
March 13, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Flaherty is very straightforward with his feedback on what needs to happen to keep my health good. He answers all my questions and I feel well communicated to and reassured after my visits with him.
March 02, 2021
5.0 star star star star starI met Dr Flaherty 10 years ago after an ER visit resulting in stenting my RCA. At the time he was also shepherding a team of residents and educating a new generation of cardiologists. I was one of their specimens. Since then I've received straightforward, no-nonsense, knowledgeable and most effective care from Dr Flaherty. This includes annual check ups, an additional stent to my LCX and effective referrals to a colleague to evaluate and suppress irregular rhythm issues.
February 20, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Flaherty has been my cardiologist since 2013. He directed me to Dr. McCarthy for my mitral valve repair and Dr. Chicos for my ICD implant. He has a nice style and I enjoy seeing him. He is honest and open with me. Very smart and professional.
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
Consulting / Related Activities
Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities
- COMPLEX PCI 2021 Virtual
- Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics Asia Pacific (TCTAP)
External Professional Relationships
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