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James Richard Spears, MD

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

5/5(1)
18181 Oakwood Blvd Dearborn MI, 48124
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About

A board-certified cardiologist and interventional cardiologist, Dr. James R. Spears diagnoses and treats patients at Beaumont Heart & Vascular Center – Dearborn in Dearborn, MI. He also practices at several local hospitals, including Beaumont Hospital - Dearborn, Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak, and Beaumont Hospital - Troy. As a cardiologist, Dr. Spears specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. His professional journey spans over forty-two years. His expertise covers general cardiology and interventional cardiology including cardiovascular rehabilitation, congestive heart failure, electrophysiology, ect.

Education and Training

State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine MD

Board Certification

cardiovascular disease

interventional cardiology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

• atrial fibrillation clinic, cardiovascular rehabilitation, congestive heart failure clinic, electrophysiology, intervention cardiology, on-site diagnostic testing, pulmonary rehabilitation program, valve clinic

Fellowships

  • University of California School of Medicine cardiovascular disease   1974
  • New York Medical College cardiovascular disease  1976
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation interventional cardiology  1980

Internships

  • New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center (1971)

Fellowships

  • University of California School of Medicine (1974); Cleveland Clinic Foundation (1980)

James Richard Spears, MD's Practice location

Beaumont Heart & Vascular Center - Dearborn

18181 Oakwood Blvd -
Dearborn, MI 48124
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New patients: 313-228-0505
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Beaumont Cardiovascular Associates

22060 Beech Street Suite 200 -
Dearborn, MI 48124
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New patients: 313-228-0505
Fax: 313-228-0506

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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. James Richard Spears, who serves patients in Dearborn, Michigan.

An experienced cardiologist, Dr. Spears is in practice at Beaumont Heart & Vascular Center - Dearborn. 

Beaumont Heart & Vascular Center - Dearborn offers focused programs to help cardiology patients improve their fitness levels and return to as normal and healthy a lifestyle as possible. Monitored exercise therapy, risk factor modification, and nutrition counseling programs are designed for patients who have suffered a heart attack, had heart surgery or other invasive procedures, or have been diagnosed with heart-related chest pain. With the assistance of skilled professionals, patients are able to improve their cardiovascular health and alter the progression of heart disease.

Pertaining to his educational background, Dr. Spears graduated with his medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in 1970. He completed his internship at New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center in 1971, and his residency in internal medicine at the New York Medical College, Lenox Hill Hospital in 1972. 

Subsequently, he completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the University of California School of Medicine in 1974, before returning to the New York Medical College to complete an additional fellowship in cardiovascular disease in 1976. He also completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in 1980.

As a testament to his success, the doctor is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

In his professional experience, Dr. Spears maintains hospital privileges at Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, and Beaumont Hospital, Troy.

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).

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