James E Carter, MD

Information for Patients

From the practitioner: About My Practice

I will start at Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine in September, 2023. I am a fellowship trained interventional cardiologist board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, and vascular medicine. I have empathy and like people. I guide patients on their journey toward their goals of life. I utilize a functional medicine, root cause analysis systems based practice, to aid those desiring to prevent chronic disease, struggling to heal, fighting to recover, and/or wishing for optimal function. Within these parameters, we focus on the pursuit of joy within the seemingly impossible challenge of living. I do not practice general functional medicine for those looking for a primary care provider.

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

I individualize this approach for each patient using a holistic, “conventional training meets functional medicine” strategy.
I am passionate about clean eating and healthy lifestyles, altruism and connection, peace and spirituality. Life is precious.

Medical Specialties

• Cardiology
• Functional Medicine
• Lifestyle Medicine
• Nutrition

Medical Conditions

• Cardiovascular disorders
• Chronic Disease
• Skin Disorders

Languages Spoken

• English

Graduate School Education

SUNY-Downstate Medical School

Professional Associations

AMA, ACC, ABC

IFM Coursework

• Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
• Bioenergetics (formerly Energy) Advanced Practice Module
• Environmental Health (formerly Detox) Advanced Practice Module
• GI Advanced Practice Module
• Hormone Advanced Practice Module
• Immune Advanced Practice Module