As a cardiac surgeon in Jonesboro, AR, Dr. James Ameika performs complex surgeries on the blood vessels & heart to correct damage caused by disease or injury.
Yes, Dr. James A. Ameika is accepting new patients at this office.
(870) 934-5264
311 E Matthews Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Yes, Dr. James A. Ameika is accepting new patients at this office.
(870) 934-5298
311 E Matthews Avenue, Nea Baptist Clinic Matthews, Jonesboro, AR 72401-3125
Dr. James Ameika graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1981.
Dr. Ameika has three offices in Arkansas where he specializes in Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Ameika works with forty-eight doctors including Dr. Lee Lefler and Dr. David Dean.
Cardiovascular and heart disorders, such as atherosclerosis, endocarditis, valvular, or congenital heart disease, rheumatic, and ischemic, affect a large proportion of our own populace. Dr. James Ameika is a cardiac surgeon specializing in the surgical healing of these widespread heart problems in Jonesboro, AR. He may carry out treatments including surgical implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, heart valve repair, heart transplant surgery, or coronary artery bypass.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Ameika may see patients in Arkansas for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Ameika may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Ameika, but only those who participate in Medicare.