
James J Mckinnie MD
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
4224 Houma Blvd #400 Metairie LA, 70006About
Dr. James Mckinnie is a Cardiac Electrophysicist practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Mckinnie performs testing procedures on patients hearts electrical system in order to assess timing and abnormalities associated with electrical activities of the heart. Adult Cardiac Electrophysiologists are trained to treat irregular heartbeats, and carry out electrophysiology studies or ablations.
Education and Training
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1982
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Anxiety
- Heart Disease
- Atrial Flutter
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Nearest Hospitals
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTERl
1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121