2004

• Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular Institute of New York: Fellowship in Coronary and Vascular Intervention
• Medical College of Georgia
• University of Tennessee, Memphis

• Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
• Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases
• Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology
• Board Certified, American Board of Vascular Medicine, Vascular Medicine
• Board Certified, American Board of Vascular Medicine, Endovascular Intervention

• Baptist Memorial Hospitals
• Saint Francis Hospital
• Methodist Hospitals

• Coronary Calcium Scoring: A new tool in the fight against Coronary Artery Disease
  Midsouth Wellness Guide
  By James E. Klemis, M.D., FACC
  April, 2010
  Heart attacks are the leading cause of death among men and women worldwide.
• What you don't know can hurt you!
  THE BEST TIMES
  By James E. Klemis, M.D., FACC
  May 2009
  Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause of debilitating illness for those who survive.
• Venous Disease: More than just a cosmetic issue...
  Midsouth Wellness Guide
  By James E. Klemis, M.D., FACC
  August 2008
  Veins are blood vessels that return blood to the heart. Problems with the veins in the legs can lead to pain, swelling, varicose veins, skin discoloration, and in severe cases can lead to nonhealing ulcers which are often misdiagnosed and can lead to months and sometimes years of frustrating and unnecessary disability. In this article, we will focus on the diagnosis and treatment of symptomatic venous disease.
• Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke
  Midsouth Wellness Guide
  By James E. Klemis, M.D., FACC, FSCAI
  February, 2008
  Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in the US, and over 700,000 individuals are affected each year. Prevention of stroke is a major medical concern, as patients who survive a stroke are often left with major disability that affects them and their families for the rest of their life. The symptoms of stroke may include vision loss in one eye, difficulty speaking or slurred speech, and weakness or numbness on one side of the body. These symptoms may last for only a few minutes or may persist for hours, and represent warning signs of a stroke.
• An Overview and Insight on New Treatments
  Midsouth Wellness Guide
  By James E. Klemis, M.D., FACC, FSCAI
  February, 2007
  "Peripheral vascular disease is a term to describe disease of the peripheral (noncardiac) blood vessels. . We will use the term peripheral arterial disease (PAD) for diseases of the arteries which can affect various organs such as the brain, extremeties, kidneys, intestines, as well as the aorta, the major blood vessel in the human body. These diseased vessels (arteries) usually lead to a lack of blood fl ow (or ischemia) to the affected organ and can cause heart attacks, strokes, and a variety of other symptoms..."

• Clinical and Interventional Cardiology
• Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Carotid Artery Disease/Intervention
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Valvular Heart Disease
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Echocardiography
• CT Angiography
• PFO/ASD closure for stroke and migraine treatment
• Venous disease, including DVT and venous insufficiency
• Stroke: evaluation, prevention, and management
• Noninvasive diagnosis of vascular disease
• Chest Pain/Coronary Artery Disease: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition in which blockages in the heart arteries which can lead to chest pain or a heart attack. If you have risk factors such as smoking, diabtetes, high cholesterol, or a strong family history of CAD you might be at risk. We will work with you to lower your risk of heart attack with medication. If you have chest pain or a heart attack, Dr. Klemis is one of several physicians at Stern who are experts at restoring blood flow to blocked coronary arteries.
• Varicose Veins/leg swelling: Dr. Klemis has set up a program for the evaluation and treatment of venous insufficiency, a condition which can lead to swelling, pain, varicose veins, or even non-healing wounds or ulcers in the legs. He offers an innovative nonsurgical treatment to alleviate these symptoms. Please visit the website below if you are experiencing any of these symptoms to see if you might benefit from treatment: www.evlt.com
• Leg Pain: Many people have pain in their legs which limits activity. There are many causes of leg pain, including blocked arteries (peripheral arterial disease, or PAD), venous disease (pain and swelling), arthritis in the back/hips/knees, and problems with the nerves supplying the legs either from a bulging disc in the back or damage to the peripheral nerves (neuropathy) from diseases such as diabetes. Additionally, other conditions such as restless leg syndrome (RLS) can result in abnormal hyperactive leg movements, especially at night which can cause pain. We work in collaboration with other specialties such as orthopedic and neurosurgeons as well as neurologists to make sure you are diagnosed correctly and can help alleviate your pain in many circumstances.
• Stroke: There are many preventable causes of stroke and we offer innovative nonsurgical approaches to help reduce your risk of stroke. Dr. Klemis is trained in many special procedures which help restore blood flow to blocked arteries which supply the brain, including carotid and vertebral arteries. If you have warning signs of a stroke such as slurred speech, transient loss of vision or blurry vision, weakness or numbness on one side of the face/body, or unexplained recurrent dizziness you should undergo a thorough evaluation of treatable causes of stroke.

With an extensive background in internal medicine and cardiology, Dr. Klemis went on to pursue additional training in vascular medicine and learned innovative less invasive treatments for vascular disease at the prestigious Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular Institute of New York, one of the busiest centers in the world for vascular disease and the leading center for carotid artery stenting in the US. He worked alongside pioneers in the field of vascular intervention and became the first midsouth physician to become board certified in both vascular medicine and endovascular intervention, as recognized by the American Board of Vascular Medicine. He recognizes the systemic nature of vascular disease and believes a comprehensive evaluation should include attention to all areas affected by vascular disease, not simply the heart. He is currently helping to develop innovative protocols to determine the etiology of stroke and that would help reduce the risk of future therapies. Above all, he values skilled and compassionate care and feels each patient should be treated as if they were a family member. "I was drawn to Memphis after looking at a map and seeing that it was the epicenter of stroke and vascular disease in the United States. I feel that with collaboration among area physicians, we can work together to recognize, prevent, and treat vascular disorders". Dr. Klemis has appointments available Wednesdays and Fridays at the Germantown office of Stern Cardiovascular Center. He can be reached at 901-271-1000.