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

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.

Nov. 8, 2023

AARP: 15 Foods High in Omega Fatty Acids

AARP talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about the benefits of omega fatty acids and how much you should be consuming.

Oct. 26, 2023

Canadian Running: Short Runs Still Have Major Health Benefits, Research Says

A growing body of evidence correlates shorter running sessions to significant health benefits, especially those regarding longevity and mental health.

Oct. 25, 2023

New York Times: Even Short Runs Have Major Health Benefits

Dr. James O'Keefe explains why even short runs have major health benefits.

Sep. 8, 2022

Research Shows Vegan Diet Leads to Nutritional Deficiencies, Health Problems; Plant-Forward Omnivorous Whole Foods Diet Is Healthier

Newly published review led by Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute cardiologist reveals negative health impacts of a strict vegan diet

May. 3, 2022

Washington Post: Magnesium: ‘An Essential Nutrient’ for Your Body

Dr. James O'Keefe explains why magnesium is an essential nutrient for a healthy life.

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