Search

 See All Cardiologists in Springfield, MA

Dr. James Buffum, MD

Cardiology* Age 67
Dr. James Buffum, MD
4.8 (9 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Map Pin Small Springfield, MA
Dr. James Buffum, MD is a Cardiologist in Springfield, MA.
Dr. James Buffum, MD
4.8 (9 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. James Buffum, MD

Cardiology* Age 67
Springfield, MA
Call for new patient details
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Buffum, MD is a Cardiologist in Springfield, MA.

About

Dr. Buffum graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry. Dr. James Buffum, MD is a Cardiologist in Springfield, MA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Buffum currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baystate Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center. Dr. Buffum has experience treating conditions like Chest Pain, Aortic Ectasia and Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Buffum received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Buffum's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Buffum is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Compare with other Cardiologists

Compare Dr. Buffum with our nearby Cardiologists at Hartford Healthcare
Photo: Dr. Eric Crespo, MD
Dr. Eric Crespo, MD
24 reviews
Learn More Photo: Dr. Moulin Chokshi, MD
Dr. Moulin Chokshi, MD
0 reviews
Learn More Photo: Dr. Usama Nasir, MD
Dr. Usama Nasir, MD
0 reviews
Learn More Photo: Dr. Subramanian Krishnan, MD
Dr. Subramanian Krishnan, MD
15 reviews
Learn More Photo: Dr. David Gallo, MD
Dr. David Gallo, MD
26 reviews
Learn More Photo: Dr. Eran Shani, MD
Dr. Eran Shani, MD
8 reviews
Learn More
These providers are on the medical staff of Hartford Healthcare
These providers are on the medical staff of Hartford Healthcare.
Advertisement

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Chest Pain
Aortic Ectasia
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Chest Pain
Aortic Ectasia
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Chest Pain
Aortic Ectasia
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Aortic Valve Disease
Cardiomyopathy
Congestive Heart Failure
Hypertension
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Systolic Heart Failure
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
  • View other providers who treat Angina
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Murmur
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
  • View other providers who treat Syncope
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Ventricular Septal Defect
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Endocarditis
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
  • View other providers who treat Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Subacute Endocarditis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Fibrillation
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Select
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Tufts PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Blue Select HMO
    Preferred Blue PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care PPO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
    Passage HMO
  • Complete PPO Plus
    Complete HMO
  • HIP Prime HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
    Maines Choice - Standard HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
    Maines Choice - Preferred HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Pioneer Valley Cardiology PC
    2 Medical Center Dr Ste 410, Springfield, MA 01107
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (413) 781-5735
  2. 2 Riverbend Medical Group
    444 Montgomery St, Chicopee, MA 01020
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (413) 789-8098
  3. 3 Baystate Medical Center
    759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01107
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (413) 794-5250
  4. 4 Office
    300 Stafford St Ste 154, Springfield, MA 01104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (413) 748-7095
  5. 5 Office
    300 Stafford St Ste 101, Springfield, MA 01104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (413) 781-5735

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buffum
4.8
Based on 9 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (0)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Buffum?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Aug 28, 2024
He made me feel very comfortable and more optimistic about my health condition. I lost my husband a year ago and really needed to be reassured that I was going to get through the loss.I had cardio version in July and I feel like I am getting stronger and can get through this new life.I am actually looking forward to moving on.Deb Finnegan
Deb Finnegan — Aug 28, 2024
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. James Buffum, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. James Buffum, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Buffum to family and friends

Dr. Buffum's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Buffum

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. James Buffum, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. James Buffum, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile
Telehealth Options
This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Buffum?
Call now to make an appointment
(413) 781-5735

About Me

Specialties*
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Dentistry
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Buffum communicate via email?
2 users said yes.
Yes
(2)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Buffum offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
2 users said yes.
Yes
(2)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Buffum offer an online patient portal?
3 users said yes.
Yes
(3)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Buffum have free onsite parking?
3 users said yes.
Yes
(3)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Buffum offer weekend visits?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Buffum offer evening visits?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Buffum specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Buffum specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Buffum specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Buffum specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Buffum accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Buffum frequently treats the following conditions: Chest Pain, Aortic Ectasia and Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Buffum, MD is affiliated with Baystate Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Buffum, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baystate Medical Center

    759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA

  • Mercy Medical Center

    271 Carew St, Springfield, MA