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Dr. James Kauten, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 71
Dr. James Kauten, MD
4.6 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. James Kauten, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, GA.
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Dr. James Kauten, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 71
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Kauten, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, GA.

About

Dr. Kauten graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1978 and completed a residency at So Ill University.Dr. James Kauten, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, GA and has 46 years experience. Dr. Kauten currently practices at Piedmont Heart Institute and are affiliated with Piedmont Hospital. At present, Dr. Kauten received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Kauten's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kauten is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Aortic Valve Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Maze Procedure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Mitral Valve Surgery
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Thoracentesis
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Chylothorax
Congenital Heart Disease
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Transplant
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Partial Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
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    Cigna
    LocalPlus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Open Access-GA HMO
    BlueChoice Healthcare Plan-GA
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA HMO
    Blue Open Access (Small Grp)-GA POS
    Healthy Support-GA PPO
    BlueChoice-GA PPO
    Blue Essential-GA PPO
    Blue HRA Blue Open Access-GA POS
    Blue HSA Blue Open Access-GA POS
    Healthy Support Open Access-GA POS
    Blue Choice-GA HMO-POS
    Traditional Health Plan-GA
    State Health Network - SHBP-GA
    BlueChoice-GA HMO
    Blue HRA Blue Choice-GA PPO
    Blue Open Access (Select Network)-GA POS
    BlueChoice-GA POS
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Traditional / Indemnity-GA
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA POS
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Blue HSA Blue Choice-GA PPO
  • Blue Choice PPO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Open Access POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Piedmont Heart Institute
    95 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kauten
4.6
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Feb 11, 2016
He replaced my aortic Valve after a serious infection.
Dennis Klein in Alpharetta, GA — Feb 11, 2016
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • So Ill University
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • So Ill University
    1983
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University
    1986
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Kauten, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kauten's profile.

Dr. James Kauten, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Kauten, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Piedmont Hospital

    1968 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA