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Dr. Jimmy Locklear, MD

Dr. Jimmy Locklear, MD

Cardiology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Jimmy Locklear, MD is a cardiologist in Cary, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities WakeMed Cary Hospital and WakeMed Raleigh Campus. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

200 Ashville Ave Ste 10 Cary, NC 27518
(919) 231-8253

Dr. Locklear is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Locklear specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Locklear's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Locklear

4.3
12 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
83%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
17%
17%

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Dr. Jim Locklear
I have a great deal of respect for Dr. Locklear personally and professionally. He has been my cardiologist for over a decade and I have always been very satisfied with his knowledge, advice, and professionalism. I cannot be happier having him as my cardiologist. Dr. Khorram
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 03, 2022
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Very unsatisfied with him and his Cary office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2021
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I love my cardiologist Dr. Locklear!!! He cares about his patients like I've never experienced. I went into an extremely fast heartbeat while wearing my monitor late one night and Dr. Locklear called me personally and told me to get into the ED. He is kind and competent. I would recommend this doctor to anyone that wants personal care and the right answers to their condition. He and his team are the best!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Steffanie Wolfert – Sep 24, 2019
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Dr. Jimmy is just that, a humanistic, caring, expert in his field who clearly receives the respect he so well deserves in the OR. In the office he is just the same and more. I have complete and unconditional trust and confidence in everything he says, performs and advises. Mixed feelings about the day he retires, happy for him to enjoy life as I am, but sad for me and his patients when I no longer will be a recipient of his expert care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Chuck Stanley in Bunn, NC – Jan 23, 2018
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I have been seeing Dr. Locklear for almost 20 years now and it's because of him that I'm still here to tell you what a wonderful cardiologist he is. He is kind, compassionate, well-educated and is able to explain things in laymen's terms to his patients. He remains positive despite my severe cardiovascular disease and subsequent heart failure. He is an interventional cardiologist who is always up on the latest medicines and treatments to prolong life and improve the quality of life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Carol Wilson in Willow Spring, NC – Feb 17, 2017
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Dr. Locklear was so nice and caring. Very personable. He made me feel I had known him forever. I bet he spent 30 minutes or more with me, explaining everything to me, what he thought might or could be going on and what he wants next steps to be. I was very pleased. I also liked his office staff. They were all so nice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Brenda in Willow Spring – Oct 22, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Jimmy Locklear, MD is a cardiologist in Cary, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities WakeMed Cary Hospital and WakeMed Raleigh Campus. He is accepting new patients.

  • Cardiology

  • Interventional Cardiology

  • Invasive Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

  • Cardiovascular Interventional Technology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Dr. Locklear is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Outpatient Specialty Rehabilitation-Cary200 Ashville Ave Ste 10 Cary, NC 27518
    1
    Wakemed General Surgery-Cary210 Ashville Ave Cary, NC 27518
    2
    Office2920 Highwoods Blvd Raleigh, NC 27604
    3

    Practice

    WakeMed Raleigh Campus3000 New Bern Ave Raleigh, NC 27610
    4
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • WakeMed Cary Hospital

      1900 Kildaire Farm Rd
      Cary, NC 27518
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • WakeMed Raleigh Campus

      3000 New Bern Ave
      Raleigh, NC 27610
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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