SSM Health Dean Medical Group
James Ballard, MD
Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Hospitalist
SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care Center
700 S. Park St. Madison, WI 53715
About Me
Specialties
Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
Hospitalist
Gender
Male
Education
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Residency, 2016
UW Hospital Graduate Medical Education
Fellowship, 2018
Michigan State University
Medical School, 2013
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
Residency, 2016
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Post Graduate, 2020
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Fellowship, 2020
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Fellowship, 2020
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Fellowship, 2018
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Fellowship, 2020
UW Hospital Graduate Medical Education
Residency, 2016
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health Monroe Hospital
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
Certifications
American Board of IM/Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of IM/Interventional Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine/Interventional Cardiology
Drug Enforcement Administration
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Medical Interests
Non invasive cardiology
Echocardiography
Diagnostic cardiac catheterization
PCI coronary angioplasty and stent placement
TAVR transcatheter aortic valve replacement
MitraClip
Watchman Device procedure
ASD Atrial septal defects
Patent foramen ovale
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
Question Breakdown
4.9Overall Experience4.9Listened Carefully4.9Explained Things Clearly4.9Knew Medical History4.9Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
82 ratings,
41 reviews
7/16/2026
Dr. Ballard is a very knowledgeable caring person. I am happy to have him as my cardiologist.
7/7/2026
Easy to talk to
7/3/2026
Knowledgeable and a real caring person
7/3/2026
Very good experience, made me feel relaxed.
6/20/2026
Dr Ballard is a good “listener” and made me feel comfortable and at ease.
Map & Directions
SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care Center
700 S. Park St.Madison, WI 53715
Mon
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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