Dr. James Loker, MD, FAAP, FACC - Pediatric Cardiology

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James L. Loker, MD, FAAP, FACC

Pediatric Cardiology
  • Yes

Accepting new patients

(269) 341-8786

My Approach to Care

I have been blessed with a profession that I genuinely enjoy. Bronson has given me the resources, technology and staff support I need to take care of my patients effectively and efficiently.

Location Information

Profile

Dr. Loker looks forward to the daily interactions he has with his patients and their families. For him, God has been the biggest influence in his life because of the role he has played in everything around him. Dr. Loker enjoys all aspects of general pediatric cardiology but is particularly interested in Kawasaki disease and children with special needs. He was part of the group that discovered the gene responsible for Williams syndrome and has a daughter with special needs. Dr. Loker participates on the state committees on sudden death in the young and newborn screening for congenital heart disease. He is also on the clinical advisory board and mortality review committee for the National Prader Willi Syndrome Association. Dr. Loker sits on the National Advisory Board for Congenital Heart program at the University of Michigan. He also enjoys going on medical mission trips to Africa for congenital heart disease. In his free time he enjoys boating and scuba diving.

Gender

Male

Related Services

  • Children's Health
  • Heart & Vascular
  • Pediatric Cardiology

Credentials

Fellowship(s)

Indiana University Medical Center J.W. Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, Ind.

Residency

Indiana University Medical Center J.W. Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, Ind.

Internship

Indiana University Medical Center J.W. Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, Ind.

Medical School(s)

University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.

Other Education

Masters in Cardiopulmonary Physiology

41 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

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4.8 out of 5
Overall
Provider Gave Understandable Instructions
4.9
Provider Included You in Decisions
4.8
Provider Spoke Using Clear Language
4.8
Provider Showed Concern
4.9
Likelihood of Recommending this Provider
4.9
Provider Talked to You About Proposed Treatment Plan
4.8

At your first appointment, your new provider will review the medicine you have been taking. They may talk to you about other options, including changing to different medicine.

This provider follows CDC guidelines for childhood shots (also called vaccinations). Please choose another Bronson provider if you do not plan to vaccinate your child.

This provider cannot see patients who take controlled substances for pain management. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider does not provide care for patients who take more than two prescribed medicines on a regular basis. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider cannot provide care for patients who are under the age of 18. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider asks women to see an OB/GYN provider for gynecological exams. He welcomes women for all other healthcare.

This provider doesn’t provide care for patients who take behavioral health medicine. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider isn’t currently accepting new Medicaid patients. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider cannot provide care for patients who are above the age of 18. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider is currently only accepting pediatric patients. If you are over the age of 18, please choose another Bronson provider.

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