James J. Lyons, MD
Heart FailureCardiology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliations
- Nuvance Health - Vassar Brothers Medical Center
- Nuvance Health - Northern Dutchess Hospital
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: National Naval Medical Center-Bethesda-GME, Cardiology, 2008
- Residency: National Capital Consortium, Internal Medicine, 2002
- Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine, 1999
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology: American Board of Internal Medicine
Locations
- The Heart Center, a division of Hudson Valley Cardiovascular Practice, P.C. Poughkeepsie (Columbia St. Suite 200)
- 1 Columbia Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Get Directions
- phone: 845-473-1188
- fax: 845-486-0162
- The Heart Center, a division of Hudson Valley Cardiovascular Practice, P.C. Poughkeepsie (Columbia St. Suite 301)
- 1 Columbia Street, Suite 301, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Get Directions
- phone: 845-473-1188
- fax: 845-486-0162
Insurance
- Aetna
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
- Centivo
- Cigna
- Coventry-Aetna
- Elderplan
- Emblem Health
- EmblemHealth
- Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
- Empire Health Plan
- Empire Plan
- Fidelis Care
- Hamaspik
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid Connecticut
- Medicaid New York
- Medicare New York
- Medicare Railroad
- Multiplan Inc
- MVP Health Care
- Northwell Direct
- Oxford Health Plans
- Tricare Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- Wellcare
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
93 ratings, 10 reviewsProvider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to the provider care questions in our patient experience survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback. Ratings depicted represent those clinicians that have at least 30 completed surveys on a rolling 12 month basis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
He seemed polite and exlplained what was going to be done.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Very competent test provider. She knew what's she's doing in a professional setting and relaxed me about the procedure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Was having issues with heart fat and he saw me right away. Very kind and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Probably the coolest Doctor I've ever met... Proudly tell everyone he's my Doctor...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Listened to my concerns. Didn’t cut me off to share opinions but allowed me a safe space to communicate my honest conc
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Dr Lyons and his staff are professional , thorough and efficient!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
He explained it well so I understood
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Very professional and intelligent. I like his and his staff’s care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
Dr Lyons shows concern when I am asking questions. Dr Lyons is a good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2025
He performed an esophageal echocardiogram, a cardioversion and started the Tikosyn dosing. As a result I am out of afib for the first time in nearly 5 months, and have stayed that way for all but 2-3 hours. This makes a huge difference in my heart rate, ability to exercise when ready, etc.