Saint Luke’s Charles & Barbara Duboc Cardio Health & Wellness Center

Our program is specially designed to reduce the risk of heart disease by providing individualized care based on specific needs and risk factors.

Saint Luke's is now offering virtual visits with providers at this clinic. Call the clinic to schedule a virtual appointment.

Our Program

Saint Luke’s Charles & Barbara Duboc Cardio Health & Wellness Center is committed to helping you manage your risk for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, atrial fibrillation (AFib), and stroke. We provide one-on-one consultations and immediate feedback to help you:

Better understand and manage your potential and existing risk factors
Stay on track with lifestyle changes, medications, and/or supplements
Achieve optimal health and longevity

Our program attracts patients throughout the world because it makes a difference in their lives.

Make an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, call 816-751-8327 or request an appointment online.

Providers

James H O'Keefe, Jr, MD

Cardiology

Veronica A Bruehert, RN, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

Tammy Ibanez, RN, AGACNP

Nurse Practitioner

News

Feb. 26, 2025

KCTV: Saint Luke's Study Finds GLP-1 Medications May Improve Addictive Behaviors

James O’Keefe, MD, a co-investigator of this study, and director of preventive cardiology at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, talked with KCTV about these new findings.

Feb. 24, 2025

GLP-1 Medications Associated with Improving Addictive Behaviors

Dr. James O’Keefe, a co-investigator of this study, explains why GLP-1 medications may be uniquely effective in addressing addictive behaviors like recreational drug use, alcohol consumption, and food cravings.

Feb. 10, 2025

The Wall Street Journal: Heart Attacks Rise During the Super Bowl. You Can Take Precautions.

The Wall Street Journal invited Dr. James O’Keefe, MD, director of preventive cardiology at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, to explain the potential risk and share tips on how you can protect your heart during the big game.

Jan. 27, 2025

USA Today: How to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease

Ahead of American Heart Month, USA Today talks with Dr. James O’Keefe of the Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute about five steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

Dec. 19, 2024

Higher Omega-3 Levels Associated with Improved Cardiovascular Outcomes

According to a new study, higher omega-3 levels significantly reduce the risk of heart failure and heart failure fatalities.

Sep. 6, 2024

TIME: Is Tennis Really the 'World's Healthiest Sport'? We Fact-Checked the Claim

TIME talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about research that found tennis can positively impact a person's longevity.

Apr. 11, 2024

AARP: 10 Types of Exercise That Can Help You Live Longer

AARP talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about different types of exercise that can help improve longevity.

Mar. 29, 2024

ABC News: Eating a Dozen Eggs a Week Doesn't Hurt Your Cholesterol

Dr. James O'Keefe weighs in on a new study that found eating more than a dozen fortified eggs a week did not negatively affect cholesterol levels.

Location

Saint Luke's Charles & Barbara Duboc Cardio Health & Wellness Center
4321 Washington St Ste 2400, Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-751-8327
Fax: 816-931-7714