James Louis Januzzi, MD

James Louis Januzzi, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.987013 average rating from 154 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Dr. Jim Januzzi has been a member of the Massachusetts General Hospital Cardiology Division since 2000. He is the Hutter Family Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and is on faculty at the Harvard Clinical Research Institute.

Dr. Januzzi graduated first in his class from New York Medical College in 1994, and subsequently did a residency in Internal Medicine at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, followed by a cardiology and echocardiography fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. Since joining the staff at MGH, Dr. Januzzi is an active clinician, with a focus on heart failure and chronic coronary artery disease. He is an active teacher, and has a busy research program, with a specific focus on cardiac biomarker testing. He has published more than 600 manuscripts, and has edited 5 textbooks. He speaks widely on the topic of biomarker testing in heart disease and treatment of heart failure. He has served as the Cardiology Consultant to the Boston Red Sox since 2005. He is a Trustee of the American College of Cardiology, and an editor at two top cardiology journals.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Cardiology, 2000
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1997
  • Medical Education: New York Medical College, 1994

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • Italian
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.987013 average rating from 154 reviews

  • Hi, this is [redacted]. I've been a patient of Dr. Januzzi's since 2004 and I have complete confidence in his abilities and I trust him immensely.

    2026-08-10

  • I have been to a lot of physicians in my life, and Dr. Januzzi is the best one I have ever went to

    2026-08-08

  • Real great care. And forward thinking.

    2026-08-08

  • I greatly appreciate Dr. Januzzi's knowledge and caring way he has always treated me.

    2026-08-01

  • Very professional and through.

    2026-08-01

  • My experience is always excellent.

    2026-07-13

  • De Januzzi was prepared for my office visit. We discussed my medications and what tests might be needed to help reduce my current medication (s).

    2026-07-12

  • It is simply the best medical experience I could wish for. Actually, not just limited to medical, it is the most comforting human experience from check in to check out. Dr Januzzi always gives me whatever time is necessary.

    2026-07-11

  • Dr. Januzzi is very knowledgeable, caring & understanding! I value him as my Cardiologist.

    2026-07-11

  • Lots attention whith very good result

    2026-07-11

  • Dr. Januzzi is a terrific. He listens to my concerns and explains things in an easy to understand manner and shows genuine interest in my health.

    2026-07-06

  • Dr Januzzi handles my father's health very well. We usually have questions and the Dr is very caring & empathic to my father. It means a great deal to me.

    2026-07-05

  • Dr Jim Januzzi is a 5 star plus MD. He is a friend as well as my cardiologist. I have been enjoying a long life and loving my huge family which i attribute to his care for me.

    2026-07-05

  • Always listens to me and discusses options that suits me

    2026-07-04

  • Dr Januzzi was most helpful with future health suggestions to improve my well being [redacted]

    2026-06-28

  • Excellent care. Very knowledgeable doctor.

    2026-06-27

  • He has been my doctor for 25 years

    2026-06-22

  • Dr. Januzzi is always great.

    2026-06-24

  • Dr. Januzzi was generous w his time. Had reviewed and was familiar w my history and all notes and comments by other peoviders. He brings a depth of knowledge and Perspective that is beyond typical. He gives a great sense of sincere concern and attention. Immediately following the visit he wrote to my other providers in depth as to his suggestions and course of action. He is exceptional in all regards

    2026-06-22

  • Overall very good

    2026-06-20

  • Dr Januzzi spent a lot of time with me, gave very clear explanations and was very reassuring about my condition.

    2026-06-16

  • Dr Januzzi is such a compassionate caring physician. He is thoughtful, comforting and is the consummate professional. He spent a more than adequate time listening to and offering insight

    2026-06-13

  • Excellent, as always I traveled 2.5 hours to see him and I would travel longer if I needed too

    2026-06-06

  • Dr Januzzi is an excellent physician and has an outstanding bedside manner. He has been my doctor for 21 years and I feel fortunate to be his patient.

    2026-06-06

  • Dr. Januzzi is one of the best physicians I've seen in my entire life and I'm [redacted] years old. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Januzzi.

    2026-05-25

  • Dr. Januzzi feels like a good friend. He is willing to listen to any concerns I may have, always asks about my family and their health, and is very kind and quiet spoken. A GREAT DOCTOR

    2026-05-11

  • I've been a patient of Dr. Januzzi for 22 years. He's a remarkable physician...extremely knowledgeable, caring, sensitive. He explains everything very well. I'm so so lucky to have him as my cardiologist. Thank you for keeping him!! Thank you!!

    2026-05-10

  • Kind, thoughtful and competent.

    2026-05-09

  • This doctor is very good

    2026-05-08

  • Dr Januzzi is extremely knowledgeable and empathic.I am grateful for his expert care.

    2026-05-02

  • Need more help in checking patients in and out!! Lines much too long!!

    2026-05-02

  • Dr James Januzzi is an excellent in his skills as a Cardiologist & really Cares a lot about his Patients ! !

    2026-05-02

  • As good as it gets and superior to what I have seen elsewhere

    2026-05-01

  • Kind, compassionate, professional and cared about my health.

    2026-04-25

  • Dr Januzzi is very attentive & answered all my questions!

    2026-04-29

  • I am so happy my doctor and my nurse. They are so ?

    2026-04-20

  • I was well taken care of.

    2026-04-19

  • Dr. Januzzi is the best doctor they have in the hospital. He listens to you and knows his stuff. I would highly recommend him.

    2026-04-13

  • Dr. Januzzi is an outstanding provider. He is very well informed of my case. He has great patience to understand all the things that are happening with my health at present. And he has deep knowledge of the field and is also someone who is willing to direct me in other directions if it's something which is not part of cardiology and so forth. So he knows in what direction I can get more help if it's something outside of his field. Really an outstanding, outstanding practitioner and example for everyone else in the profession.

    2026-04-13

  • Dr. Januzzi remains an outstanding cardiologist who remains familiar with my case and history even though I typically am there for annual checkups and have no current emergent issues. He is provides valuable advice and insight for the maintenance of my cardiac health.

    2026-04-12

  • Great care

    2026-04-11

  • Great care.

    2026-04-10

  • Consummate Professional. Provides the most thorough exam possible. Provides me with state of the art advice. The absolute best provider possible!!

    2026-03-29

  • Love Jim Januzzi-smart, kind, listens!

    2026-03-28

  • Great experience

    2026-03-21

  • A++

    2026-03-15

  • Dr. Januzzi is an exceptional doctor and practitioner. He is obviously very knowledgeable, thorough, listens well, informative, caring, has a great "bedside" manner, respectful,interested and is never ever condescending or dismissive. No matter what is going on I have never felt our visits were rushed but that the right amount of time was spent to accomplish what was necessary. Dr. Januzzi acts like a concerned compassionate human being and treats me as an individual, seen person. During my 3 decades plus using MGH and its related practitioners I have had several exceptional and many excellent providers, Dr.Januzzi is at the top of the list.

    2026-03-11

  • Dr. Januzzi is a warm and caring physician. He completed a thorough examination and listened carefully as I provided updates on my other health issues that overlap cardiology and are being addressed by other MGH staff....He takes an interest in the whole person. Dr. Januzzi addressed each of my concerns in a calm and thoughtful manner. I am grateful for his care.

    2026-03-10

  • An excellent cardiologist who is not only highly knowledgeable but also genuinely kind. Dr. Januzzi listens carefully, and explains things that easy to understand, and truly cares about his patients.

    2026-01-31

  • Dr. Januzzi's outstanding he always listens provide provides informative information and is generally concerned about the health and welfare of myself. It's always a pleasure talking to him.

    2026-01-18

  • Dr. Januzzi is an outstanding provider. He always has an outstanding grasp of all health issues, is very practical, explains issues in an easily-understandable manner, and is extremely professional. I could not be happier with the care he provides.

    2026-01-18

  • Dr. Januzzi is incredible, knowledgeable, patient etc

    2026-01-17

  • very good experience with this care provider.

    2026-01-17

  • Dr. Januzzi has been my doctor for 20 years. He is intelligent, very familiar with me and a friend in addition. He never rushes the appointment. He explains what issues that I need to pay attention to and he also always looking ahead in terms of what things I should keep in mind with respect to my age and health. He is excellent.

    2026-01-11

  • The provider, Dr Januzzi, is an excellent and knowledgeable physician!! He always has time for questions and detailed explanations of my medical conditions. He knows my history and knows when there is even a slight change in any testing. He makes suggestions to improve my medical conditions and always tells me to contact him if anything changes. I leave very satisfied and blessed to have him.

    2026-01-10

  • Dr. Januzzi is a wonderful cardiologist and I feel lucky to have him as my doctor. He answers all my questions.

    2025-12-27

  • He I s excellent.

    2025-12-23

  • Dr. Januzzi's office runs with precision and respect for the patients. It is a pleasure and the way healthcare should work.

    2025-12-20

  • I've been with Dr. Januzzi for decades and I think he's absolutely terrific. That's all I have to say.

    2025-12-15

  • The nurse or technician took my vitals including ekg...so i wasn't there to hear any conversation as they were not in the room together I value and trust my doctor !

    2025-12-12

  • Wonderful physician. Can't say enough positive things about him! We are fortunate to be in his care!

    2025-12-12

  • Dr. Januzzi always provides excellent care.

    2025-12-11

  • Dr Januzzi is my longtime cardiologist. He has seen me thru some very serious heart problems. I would not be enjoying my 29 grand and great grand kids without his superb medical interventions. [redacted]

    2025-12-11

  • I was very pleased with the professionalism and courtesy of everyone in the office.

    2025-12-11

  • I had a very good experience with my provider. He listened to my concerns and have a plan on going forward. I would highly recommend Dr, Januzzi.

    2025-12-11

  • This is a great staff of people working together for my needs.

    2025-12-08

  • Dr Januzzi is extremely professional, respectful, caring and an excellent physician who goes out of his way to ensure that my condition is being treated properly. I wouldn't want anyone else as a cardiologist.

    2025-12-08

  • I've been going to Dr Januzzi for over 20 years. He has been very helpful all of that time.

    2025-12-07

  • Dr Jim is is one of if not the best doctors I have ever seen. Brilliant, humble, relatable, on time, a nice person. It's very unusual to see these traits all in one person. [redacted] Terrific person

    2025-12-07

  • Experience was outstanding with Dr. James Januzzi. It is comfort to me to be in his care. My experience was a 10.

    2025-12-01

  • Dr . Januzzi is a superb physician.

    2025-11-30

  • Cardiology office well staffed w trained, knowledgeable staff - clinical and admin, who do a good job.

    2025-11-29

  • Everyone was pleasant and helpful. Dr Januzzi was great ! It was a very good appointment

    2025-11-29

  • Dr Januzzi is the smartest cardiologist in his specialty area in the US, and is on the forefront of research. Importantly, he is also extremely down to earth, warm, and easy to talk to. He did not make me feel like he was rushing, and spent extra time analyzing the etiology of my issues and listening to my thoughts and opinions. He explained his rationale for medication's and he recommended next steps in very understandable language. I entered the appointment nervous and skeptical about medication I was taking, and I left feeling comfortable and 100% confident in the plan he recommended. I feel so fortunate to have him guiding my cardiac care!!

    2025-11-23

  • Dr Januzzi is exceptional, knowledgeable, professional and caring. One of the best MD's I have ever worked with

    2025-11-22

  • Dr Januzzi is the most kind, so caring , and thoughtful . He is a dedicated Dr who truly cares about this patients . I am so blessed to have him , taking care of me . I have told so many people about how bright Dr Januzzi .

    2025-11-22

  • Dr. Januzzi is the best: kind, warm and always available for questions.

    2025-11-21

  • Dr. Jim is # 1. I'm grateful to be in his competent care.

    2025-11-21

  • Outstanding explains things in layman's terms/ makes patient feel relaxed

    2025-11-20

  • He was very good and explained me everything about my heart

    2025-11-19

  • Dr. Januzzi was incredibly knowledgable, patient and clear. I was so grateful that he was willing to take the time to answer my questions and explain things in a way that was very easy for me, a layperson, to understand.

    2025-11-10

  • Dr. Januzzi has been my cardiologist for the past 15-20 years and I've always been treated very well with him. Thank you.

    2025-11-12

  • Very informative and helpful

    2025-11-11

  • Dr Januzzi is the best very respectable and explains everything perfect

    2025-11-08

  • Dr. Januzzi is absolutely the best cardiologist in Boston. He's thorough, he's compassionate, and he's an expert. I'm lucky to have him.

    2025-11-08

  • The doctor is very compassionate and cares deeply about his patients.

    2025-10-31

  • I appreciate all the help you give me, concerning my healthcare.

    2025-11-04

  • JIM Januzzi is the epitome of an excellent care provider. Over the years he has listened to me, answered my questions, and expressed compassion for my healthcare needs.

    2025-10-26

  • Dr. Januzzi was so knowledgeable about my lengthy past cardiac history coming in. He was caring, an excellent listener, and carefully provided me with next steps and recommendations moving forward. I'm for sure in great hands with he as my new Cardiologist.

    2025-10-26

  • He is the best

    2025-10-11

  • He is the best provider I could imagine

    2025-10-11

  • It was a routine yearly check upl.

    2025-10-10

  • Excellent Care

    2025-10-10

  • Dr Januzzi reads my chart noting all incidents which happened since my last visit. He comes to the exam room well prepared! His knowledge covers more than "cardiology "! I am fortunate to be his patient!

    2025-10-06

  • Both my Physicians whom I saw have been treating me for 23 and 10 years respectively. They are thorough, considerate, understand my home circumstances and evaluate my health and care professionally. I am very fortunate to have such a high level of quality care.

    2025-10-06

  • Excellent provider

    2025-09-18

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