

Dr. James Crager, MD
Dr. James Crager, MD is a cardiologist in Lexington, KY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Crager has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Kentucky in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Joseph Berea and Baptist Health Corbin. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 601 Lexington, KY 40503Compare with other Cardiologists
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Dr. Crager is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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Baptist Health Medical Group is a comprehensive, multispecialty network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our providers are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and strive to treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, every time, at every Baptist Health location.Cardiology
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Greenville General Hospital
Residency Hospital, 2000John C Edwards School Of Medicine At Marshall University
Fellowship Hospital, 2000University Of Kentucky
Medical School, 1997
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
91%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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Compare Dr. Crager with our nearby Cardiologists at Saint Joseph Hospital.
Make an appointment at Saint Joseph Hospital today at
(859) 215-7403.
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