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James Strader Jr., MD, Cardiology, Colorado Springs, CO

JamesRussellStraderJr.MDFACC

Cardiology Colorado Springs, CO

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Heart Failure & Transplantation

Program Director, Heart Failure, Memorial Hospital Medical Director, Cardiovascular Services, UCHealth Medical Group - South

Overview of Dr. Strader

Dr. James Strader is a cardiologist in Colorado Springs, CO and is affiliated with UCHealth Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and has been in practice 18 years. He specializes in adult congenital heart disease and heart failure & transplantation and is experienced in general cardiology, hypertension, cardiac electrophysiology, nuclear cardiology, and aerospace medicine.

Education & Training

  • Univeristy of Texas Health Science Center
    Univeristy of Texas Health Science CenterClinical Cardiovascular Disease, 2005 - 2005
  • U Texas HSC
    U Texas HSC2005
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2002
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2000
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1999
  • Georgia Institute of Technology
    Georgia Institute of TechnologyB.S., Physics, Summa Cum Laude, 1994
  • American College of Physician Executives
    American College of Physician ExecutivesCertified Physician Executive (CPE)

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2001 - 2016

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
  • Cardiologist of the Year The Medical Center of Plano, 2011
  • Max R. Ungar Award USAF Society of Flight Surgeons, 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Myocardial infarction in military aircrew and suitability for return to flying  
    Delgado AJ, Strader JR, Sky J, Kruyer WB, Aviat Space Environ Med, 3/1/2009
  • Coronary artery revascularization in military aircrew and suitability for return to flying  
    Waddell GA, Strader JR, Sky J, Kruyer WB, Aviat Space Environ Med, 3/1/2009
  • Efficacy of Echocardiographic Screening of Pilot Applicants  
    Strader JR, Harrell TW, Adair A, Kruyer WB, Aviat Space Environ Med, 1/1/2008
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Myocardial infarction in military aircrew and suitability for return to flying
    Delgado AJ, Strader JR, Sky J, Kruyer WB, Aerospace Medical Association 80th Annual Scientific Meeting, May 2009, 5/1/2009
  • Coronary artery revascularization in military aircrew and suitability for return to flying
    Waddell GA, Strader JR, Sky J, Kruyer WB, Aerospace Medical Association 80th Annual Scientific Meeting, May 2009, 5/1/2009
  • Efficacy of United States Air Force Pilot Screening Echocardiography
    Strader JR, Adair A, Kruyer WB, 18th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Society of Echocardiography, Seattle, 1/1/2007
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Lectures

  • Holey Hearts and Hazy Histories: A Case of Mistaken Causality 
    79th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Aerospace Medical Association, Boston - 1/1/2008
  • Efficacy of United States Air Force Pilot Applicant Screening Echocardiography 
    78th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Aerospace Medical Association, New Orleans - 1/1/2007
  • Neuroendocrinology of Postpartum-Onset Major Depression: Implications 
    27th Annual Meeting of the North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maui, - 1/1/1999
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Committees

  • Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Services 2013 - 2014
  • Peer Review, Peer Review TMCP 2011 - 2012
  • Vice-Chief of Cardiology Services, TMCP, Cardiology 2011 - 2012

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Texas BlueChoice
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Empire BCBS PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    HIP of New York - Select PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    MagnaCare PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    MVP Healthcare PPO
    Oxford Health Freedom
    Oxford Health Liberty
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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