James Ryan, MD
Physician, Professor
Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology
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614-293-7677Conditions and expertise
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Syncope
- Heart Murmurs
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
Locations
- Ambulatory Care Center in Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
- Heart and Vascular in Outpatient Care Dublin
Academics and research
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I am a cardiologist and professor of clinical medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I am also the director and radiation safety officer of the nuclear laboratory at the OSU Heart and Vascular Center at Stoneridge.
I, who specializes in noninvasive diagnostics, was named one of America’s Best Doctors in 2009.
I earned my medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed my residency at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. I also completed a research fellowship in nuclear cardiology at the University of Virginia Hospital and a clinical cardiology fellowship at Ohio State’s College of Medicine.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014-2019
- Best Doctor in America 2017
Conditions and expertise
- Angina Pectoris
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Coronary Care Units
- Echocardiography
- Heart Murmurs
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Internal Medicine
- Nuclear Medicine
- Syncope
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Cardiovascular Disease
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1983 - 6/1/1985 - Fellowship - Nuclear Cardiology
- University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, United States
7/1/1982 - 6/1/1983 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, United States
7/1/1979 - 6/1/1982 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1976 - 6/1/1979
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
5/15/2025 -
American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease
11/20/1985 -
American Board of Internal Medicine
9/15/1982
Academics and research
I have extensively published abstracts, book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles. I also have made numerous invited presentations on nuclear and cardiac MRI techniques.
I successfully raised nearly $12 million in support of both cardiovascular research and Ohio State’s Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital. My clinical interests include nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, heart disease in athletes and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.
Research interests
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Echocardiography
- Heart Disease in Athletes
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Academic information
- Department:
- Internal Medicine
- Division:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
More about my research
Ratings and reviews
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The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
47 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and related relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025, James Ryan has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
My Dr was very kind, wanting to know how we have been doing,
Exceptional, Caring, Understanding.
Responsive, courteous, helpful
Excellent very caring and kind eve
Always listens, very good explanations, obviously knowledgeable, very pleasant
All good
Good
Dr. Ryan has a remarkable memory of my health issues and preferences. He is an excellent doctor.
Dr. Ryan is always well informed about my current health including any recent tests. He always asks detailed questions about issues directly related to my heart. His advice is obviously not just based on formulaic medical protocol; he uses years of experience to discuss different options for treatment and answers questions factually while acknowledging that each patient's experience may be different. I trust his advice and have followed it to achieve health results that I believe many other medical professionals -- especially Cardiologists - would have not believed possible.
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Good
Dr Ryan has always taken ample time in seeing me and reviewing my overall health.
Dr. Ryan is the best. I have seen him for 30 years.
Dr. James Ryan was great. He is very kind and able to explain complex issues with ease.