James D. Flaherty, MD

James D. Flaherty, MD

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Primary Specialty

Interventional Cardiology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - 1999
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2002
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2005
McGaw 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

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9
4.9 

368 Ratings

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August 30, 2023

5.0

Even though we sometimes disagree regarding Notre Dame football, I find him incredibly competent medically!

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August 29, 2023

5.0

Thorough. Efficient. Caring.

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August 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Flaherty is friendly and has a wonderful bedside manner. He listens. He reassures a patient by the care he shows. He asks focused questions. He talks to you in an understandable way. He is thorough. He called me about my results!

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August 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Flaherty is knowledgeable & to the point. Answers questions completely.

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August 22, 2023

5.0

Kept me informed of his diagnosis and recommendations for treatment in language I could understand

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August 18, 2023

5.0

I was much impressed by his knowledge, skill & attention to details and care and methodical reasoning. He does not order numerous unnecessary tests, takes the course of action which will be impactful.

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August 15, 2023

5.0

I respect his knowledge and his advice There's doctors and there's doctors He's a true Doctor, a very caring person.

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August 15, 2023

5.0

His ability to listen and answer the questions.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

I trust him

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Gave me great advice concerning my heart issues.

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Friendly, thorough …understood and explained my situation. Had good confidence in his abilities.

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Flaherty is very thorough and asks great questions to help him understand his patient's condition.

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July 22, 2023

5.0

He is highly skilled

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Smart, direct, personable, warm and engaged.

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June 25, 2023

5.0

seemed thorough..

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June 22, 2023

5.0

Professional and comforting manner.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

Explain everything.

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June 10, 2023

5.0

Expert, communicative.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Very personable he knows what to do to find if you have a cardiac problem. He does not mince words but goes straight to solutions. He got me in same day for a test so I did not have to come back. I live about 70 miles away

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June 06, 2023

5.0

He has a friendly, proactive approach to care.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Flaherty as in the past was prompt. thorough. and answered the questions I had.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Good

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May 23, 2023

5.0

He is a cardiology “rock star”. Well informed, practical and explains things well

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Good bedside manner. Informative and reassuring and gave me good guidance on diet and exercise

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Thanks for good care

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May 16, 2023

5.0

He seems knowledgeable.

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April 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Flaherty is the best. Great standard of care. Takes the time to explain what is happening and what he intends.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Flaherty is thorough and knowledgeable. I love that he takes time to explain things and I never feel rushed. He makes me feel valued as a patient of his. He is an exceptional doctor.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

Relatable, good communication, reassuring style.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Flaherty has a good personality in showed interest in my case.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and down to earth

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April 18, 2023

5.0

DR. FLAHERTY IS KNOWLEDGEABLE, EFFICIENT, AND PUTS HIS PATIENTS AT EASE. HE EXPLAINS TESTS, RESULTS, PLANS FOR TREATMENTS AND HIS PATIENTS PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSION ON FUTURE PLANS FOR TREATMENT AND WHAT WILL BE HIS INVOLVEMENT AND THE PATIENTS INVOLVEMENT.

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April 16, 2023

5.0

Clear communication and follow up recommended

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April 15, 2023

5.0

The Dr. seemed knowledgeable and confident. He was direct.

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March 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Flaherty was pleasant and took the time to examine me thoroughly.

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March 26, 2023

5.0

I treated my problem very well I am feeling very good and I’m very happy with the services

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March 21, 2023

5.0

Seems to be very caring.

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March 07, 2023

5.0

My previous cardiologist left NW. Since I needed a cardiac consult for an upcoming surgery, I was assigned to see Dr Flaherty. He impressed us as a very skilled down to earth personality.easy to communicate. I’m planning to stay with him for continuous care.

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March 06, 2023

5.0

Expertise, patience, empathy, communication skills, follow through.

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March 01, 2023

5.0

expertise, thoroughness

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March 01, 2023

5.0

Very pleased with the care I get

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March 01, 2023

5.0

Great doctor who cares

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February 28, 2023

5.0

Gave me hope as well as a great listener to my fears as to my heart condition ;gave me option as far for me to come to mutual agreement to start my plan of care ty I came to his office nervous left with hope and confidence

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February 28, 2023

5.0

Dr Flaherty is always well prepared and “to the point”. He has been my main connection to NM Cardiology for past 13 years since I first encountered him and a raft of his residents in the ER due to a non-stemi heart attack. He performed a PTCA and placed a stent. In the years that followed he has coordinated my cardiac care, placed a second stent and given me an excellent referral to colleagues for electrophysiology to suppress frequent SVEs and VEs.

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February 14, 2023

5.0

The doctor explained everything in detail and made me feel very comfortable

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February 08, 2023

5.0

None finer, skilled & caring

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February 07, 2023

5.0

Very informative and caring

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February 07, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner and incredibly knowledgeable.

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February 04, 2023

5.0

He is a great listener, and prompt with following up labs or test results.

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February 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Flaherty was very professional and personable. He clearly explained my issues and options. Allowing for time for decision making.

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January 30, 2023

5.0

Very straightforward, gifted cardiologist.

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January 24, 2023

5.0

Excellent care giver and courteous. Explained reasons for current management.

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January 10, 2023

5.0

First time I met Dr. Flaherty and I was very pleased. He took his time with the appointment, he listened carefully and responded thoroughly. I liked him a lot.

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January 07, 2023

5.0

Very informative

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January 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Flaherty is thorough and kind. He took the time to call me with my blood test results a few hours after my appointment.

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December 25, 2022

5.0

good

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December 24, 2022

5.0

Very good Doctor

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December 14, 2022

5.0

Did a great job for me surgically. Shows concern for my continued heat

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December 06, 2022

5.0

Excellent physician - knows what he is doing

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November 22, 2022

5.0

Saved my life.

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November 15, 2022

5.0

There’s no good enough words that can match his professional and ethical profile. I can only say all the best.

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October 30, 2022

5.0

Very professional knowledgeable explained the procedure so my mom can understand.

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October 25, 2022

5.0

His knowledge, background and approach. Plus, he’s an ND fan ;)

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October 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. F. Is smart attentive and i trust him above all of my doctors

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October 19, 2022

5.0

Knowledge and interest in patient wellbeing.

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September 21, 2022

5.0

Very easy to understand and very caring

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September 20, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable, extremely friendly and appeared to be wearing his Psychologist hat and then his MD hat. Made me feel very comfortable in his presence.

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September 20, 2022

5.0

Dr.F is very good at answering questions and explaining things.

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