JamesLLokerMD

Pediatric Cardiology • Grand Rapids, MI

Pediatric cardiology

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Office
25 Michigan St NE
Suite 4200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone+1 616-267-9150

Fax+1 616-267-1408
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Summary

Dr. James Loker is a pediatric cardiologist in Kalamazoo, MI and is affiliated with Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Kansas School of Medicine and has been in practice 31 years. He is experienced in adult congenital heart disease, congenital heart disease, pediatric echocardiography, and pediatric heart disease.

Education & Training

Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1992
Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1986 - 1989
Indiana University School of MedicineInternship, Pediatrics, 1986 - 1987
University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

MI State Medical License 1995 - 2026
IN State Medical License 1988 - 1999
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Cardiac fibroma with cardiac arrest: a rare clinical presentation of Gorlin syndrome in an 8-month-old infant.
Mohammad Baidoun, Mohamed Elgendy, James Loker> ;BMJ Case Reports. 2021 Jun 23
11 citations
Venous Thromboembolism in Prader–Willi Syndrome: A Questionnaire Survey
Ann M. Manzardo, Janalee Heinemann, Barbara McManus, Carolyn Loker, James Loker, Merlin G. Butler> ;Genes. 2019 Jul 19
2 citations
Congenital aneurysm of both left ventricle and left atrium.
Ryan Halas, Christopher Schmehil, Gary R. Ten Eyck, James Loker> ;Annals of Pediatric Cardiology. 2018 Jan 1
37 citations
Survival trends from the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) 40-year mortality survey.
Ann M. Manzardo, James Loker, Janalee Heinemann, Carolyn Loker, Merlin G. Butler> ;Genetics in Medicine. 2018 Jan 1
Rare Diagnosis in a 4-Year-Old Boy Presenting With Shortness of Breath:
Christopher Schmehil, Ryan Halas, Devika Malhotra, James Loker> ;Clinical Pediatrics. 2017 Nov 1
93 citations
Causes of death in Prader-Willi syndrome: Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) 40-year mortality survey
Merlin G. Butler, Ann M. Manzardo, Janalee Heinemann, Carolyn Loker, James Loker> ;Genetics in Medicine. 2017 Jun 1
74 citations
Gastric rupture and necrosis in Prader-Willi syndrome.
David A. Stevenson, Janalee Heinemann, Moris Angulo, Merlin G. Butler, James Loker, Norma Rupe, Patrick Kendell, Suzanne B. Cassidy, Ann O. Scheimann> ;Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2007 Aug 1
37 citations
Deaths due to choking in Prader-Willi syndrome.
David A. Stevenson, Janalee Heinemann, Moris Angulo, Merlin G. Butler, James Loker, Norma Rupe, Patrick Kendell, Carol L. Clericuzio, Ann O. Scheimann> ;American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part A. 2007 Mar 1
45 citations
Supravalvular aortic stenosis cosegregates with a familial 6; 7 translocation which disrupts the elastin gene.
Colleen A. Morris, J Loker, G Ensing, A D Stock> ;American Journal of Medical Genetics. 1993 Jul 1
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