James R Hopson MD
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
540 E Jefferson St Suite 400 Iowa City IA, 52245About
Dr. James Hopson is a Cardiac Electrophysicist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Hopson 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1983
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 1983
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
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