James P MacNamara, MD

James MacNamara, MD, is a cardiologist who specializes in treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and using advanced echocardiography to diagnose and manage complex cardiac conditions.

His research interests include exercise intolerance, cardiac limitations to exercise, and cardiac physiology during exercise.

“In modern medicine, we have a lot of tools, both for diagnostics and treatment. The challenge we face is how to use these tools effectively to benefit patients” he says. “My first step is always to understand your goals and how your symptoms or illness prevent you from reaching those goals. If I understand you and you understand your options, we can make good decisions together.”

MacNamara grew up in Georgia and attended the University of Georgia. He earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia and completed his internal medicine residency at Emory University. He completed his cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging fellowship and earned a masters of clinical science from the University of Texas Southwestern.

He is the associate director of the Echocardiography Laboratory, where helps improve the quality of procedures and enhances the education of trainees and sonographers.

MacNamara is an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He loves to cook, particularly barbecue, read, watch movies, and build Lego sets with his wife and two girls.

Organizational Involvement/Memberships

• American College of Cardiology
• American Heart Association
• American Society of Echocardiography
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Society

Gender

Male

Languages

English

Age Groups Seen

Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)

Primary Education

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Residency

Emory University School of Medicine

Fellowships

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Certification

American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine (-), American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)