James Tarver, III, MD
Director, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardiologist
Heart, Lung and Vascular
Overview
Dr. James Tarver is a fellowship-trained, board-certified cardiologist with more than 20 years of experience treating pulmonary hypertension. A graduate of the cardiology fellowship program at the National Naval Medical Center/Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, he was named Outstanding Fellow upon completion of his training there. He went on to serve as a pulmonary hypertension Clinical Fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Previously, he earned his medical degree at the Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Tarver is a veteran of the US Navy, where he served as a medical officer and achieved the rank of Commander. He is a recipient of a Bronze Star and two Gold Star commendations as well as the Navy ACP Governor's Award for Outstanding Clinical Research, among other honors. He has four times been named one of "Orlando's Top Doctors"by Orlando Magazine.
Articles
Long-term results of the DelIVery for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension trial
PULMONARY CIRCULATION
2019
Education & Training
Education
Boston University; Bethesda Naval Hospital
Residency
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Fellowship
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine