James W. Kinn, MD

James W. Kinn, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Cardiology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1988
Residency:
University of Minnesota - 1991
Fellowships:
University of Minnesota - 1994
Beaumont Health (Royal Oak) - 1996

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology (Certified)
  • Council for Certification in Cardiovascular Imaging - Nuclear Cardiology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Kishwaukee Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

1158 Ratings

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73 Reviews

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73 Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Provides excellent care and concern

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kinn quickly rules out causes that can create the problem you are dealing with and then comes up with other possibilities that, after testing, can also be ruled out.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kinn was informative and explained my test results thoroughly. He answered my questions and I felt confident that I have good medical support as it relates to my health issues. Dr. Kinn has a great bedside manner and very approachable.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

I trust his care and interactive treatment explanations.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

He is happy with my recovery from open heart surgery but still wants me to continue with tests to address my heart rate. He wants to make sure there aren't some issues. He is being very cautious.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kinn has been treating me since I first showed up in the Central DuPage ER with heart valve failure. His ongoing attention, care and focus on my individual needs greatly contribute to both my physical and emotional health and well-being

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April 06, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and friendly

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April 06, 2025

5.0

Excellent care. He has been my cardiologist since 2006.

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April 06, 2025

5.0

As stated above, and I felt very confident that with Dr Kinn I was receiving the best health care possible.

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April 05, 2025

5.0

I feel listened to.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kinn is excellent - very knowledgeable and explains everything clearly, including answers to my questions. I especially like that he considers solutions in light of how they would affect other organs.

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March 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kinn is very knowledgeable and personable.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kinn knows the medical history; had decades of experience; he is highly skilled along with a great bedside manner.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Kinn cares about getting optimal health outcomes for his patients.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

I like/trust Dr. Kinn and his staff

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and genuine

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kinn always thorough. I have a lot of confidence in him.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

One of my favorite doctors ever.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and you know he cares. He treats you has a patient not a business.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Kinn's thorough and professional approach.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Open, honest and upfront analysis of visit summary. Also, just a great doctor.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Professional interaction with sincere caring and explanations.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

He explains everything that I can understand.

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February 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kinn goes above and beyond with his care. He takes the time to discuss all aspects of my cardiac care with me and answers all of my questions and concerns He is a great doctor!!!!

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February 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kinn took the time to review my entire history before we met. He spent quite a bit of time with us discussing all my options for further treatment and monitoring. He was very honest and personable.

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February 12, 2025

4.0

He is direct and to the point.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Good doctor because he took the time to give me good explanations of my test results. Reduced my concern level.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kinn, Reviewed my chart and took time to explain in plain language my health. I did not feel rushed. He reviewed my concerns and gave me assurance as to my treatment.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

He's the best.

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February 01, 2025

5.0

Excellent Doctor. I feel very safe with him managing my heart health

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Dr Kinn is an excellent cardiologist. He has always taken the time to listen to me and over the last 15+ years he has taken great care of my heart.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

He was prepared and was thorough.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Competency, willingness to discuss and explain

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January 28, 2025

5.0

He listens and understands your concerns. Pleasant manner about him, and asks for your feedback.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

He was thoughtful and communicated well. Very thorough in examining me.

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January 26, 2025

5.0

The Best

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January 24, 2025

5.0

Quality care provider.

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January 18, 2025

5.0

answers all my concerns

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Kinn is a very good doctor he's very thorough and is very concerned about his patients

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January 17, 2025

5.0

This was my first visit with Dr. Kinn, and felt an immediate kinship with him. He is extremely thorough, kind and seemed very interested in setting up a program to meet my needs. He also took his time and did not rush through my visit, which is very important to me.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Looks at past labs and history and adjusts meds appropriately

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January 16, 2025

5.0

He seems very concerned for my care

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Kinn is a kind man and takes a great interest in his patients and what's best for them and their health.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Caring & a great Dr

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Takes time to explain his thought process

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January 04, 2025

5.0

He listens and is a thorough and effective diagnostician who is empathetic. He draws on his considerable skills and experience to treat and heal and also to engage clinical partners.

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January 03, 2025

5.0

Takes his time with you and explains what is going on and if any findings. Also gives helpful advice and health matters. Very thorough.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kinn is excellent. He explains and suggests plans without ever being pushy. His "bedside manner" is to be very kind ad caring. His knowledge of my heart. along with its effect on other organs is second to none. I highly recommend Dr. Kinn.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Like his style and his thoroughness. Listens and responds giving his best thoughts and knowledge

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December 04, 2024

5.0

I feel he is an amazing Doctor who I would highly recommend.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

He is the best!

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Kinn educates and informs me and invokes me in my care plan

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Great doctor

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November 01, 2024

5.0

Excellent cardiologist who has thorough approach while putting patients at ease.

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October 31, 2024

5.0

He's knowledgeable and concerned.

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October 22, 2024

5.0

I feel confident in his expertise and care.....

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October 22, 2024

5.0

He saved my life and is individually concerned with each of his patients and is through in understanding not only the physical issues but is concerned over the patients well being!

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October 22, 2024

5.0

Same as above. He is also very collaborative.

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October 22, 2024

5.0

personable

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October 21, 2024

5.0

There are times when when you just know when you've got it, highly qualified and pleasant Dr that you score him high because he's worth the score

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October 17, 2024

5.0

I would not be able to find a more knowledgeable, caring doctor

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional.

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Great doctor excellent knowledge and very helpful

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October 12, 2024

5.0

He he's professional ,listener a great explainer and makes you feel super comfortable

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October 08, 2024

5.0

He's an excellent Dr.

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October 02, 2024

5.0

He's good and very concerned with my well being.

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October 02, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and thorough.

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September 26, 2024

5.0

Both my wife and I receive what we believe is great caring care from Dr. Kinn.

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September 24, 2024

5.0

Awesome

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September 18, 2024

5.0

Very nice and informative doctor.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

Dr Kinn is a great doctor

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September 03, 2024

5.0

He has a great manor and is very nice

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Disclosures

James W. Kinn, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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