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James D Bergin, MD
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James D Bergin, MD

Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology

Primary Phone Number
Fax Number
434.244.7551

Additional Locations

Bio & Overview

James D. Bergin, MD, has more than 20 years of experience as a teacher, researcher and clinical practitioner specializing in heart failure and transplantation. He is board certified in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, and cardiology, and as a medical examiner. He is also certified as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support instructor.

Dr. Bergin has been principal investigator or co-principal investigator on 45 multi-center clinical trials involving heart failure. He has shared his research and experience through 90 invited lectures and as author or co-author of 50 peer- reviewed journal publications, 25 book chapters or books, and 39 scientific abstracts. He is a member of the Heart Failure Society of America, and a recipient of several teaching awards, including the UVA Department of Medicine's Clinical Excellence Award. He is the medical director of Cardiac Transplant/Heart Failure and the director of the Coronary Care Unit at UVA.

Academic Information

Department
Medicine
Academic Role
Professor
Division
Cardiovascular Medicine
Research Interests
Pathophysiology and treatment of congestive heart failure, transplant, left ventricular assist device (LVAD), and general cardiology.
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Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
Primary Education
Tufts University School of Medicine (1984)
Residency
Baylor College of Medicine-Cullen Eye Institute of (1987)
Fellowship
University of Virginia Medical Center (1990)
Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology), American Board of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease), American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Appointment
Medical Director - Heart Failure / Cardiac Transplantation Program

Highlights

Awards

  • 2015-2020 Best Doctors in America® List
  • 2018 Best Bedside Manner Awards, OurHealth Charlottesville and Shenandoah Valley Magazine; Second Place, Cardiology

Reviews

948 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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5 Out of 5
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203 Patient Comments

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Dr. Bergin has been my doctor for over 20 years, I should have been gone 20 years ago but yet here I am. He along with the grace of GOD are the only two reason why I'm here today. To me Dr. Bergin Is the greatest.
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Dr. Bergin is a tremendous medical professional; I am lucky to be seen by him.
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Informed, concerned, committed
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Dr. Bergin allows for ample time to discuss my needs. He is extremely attentive, friendly, and understanding. Dr. Bergin is top tier as it pertains to cardiology, and being a good human.
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Dr Bergin is the best with details.
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Wonderful Doctor. Cares and answers all questions.