Cardiology
James Jenkins, MD
Metairie, LA
Dr. James Jenkins specializes in interventional cardiology, including complex coronary and peripheral angioplasty, carotid stenting, valvuloplasty, limb salvage, renovascular hypertension, brachytherapy, thrombosis and mechanical thrombectomy and laser revascularization. Dr. Jenkins earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock and completed his internal medicine fellowship at the University of Missouri Health Science Center in Columbia. He completed an
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- MD: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- Fellowship: Internal Medicine, University of Missouri Health Science Center
- Fellowship: Interventional Cardiology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Interventional Cardiology
Conditions & Treatments
Coronary Intervention
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics
Experience
35+ years in practice