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Dr. James Klena, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Norfolk, VA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Klena, MD

Dr. James Klena, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Norfolk, VA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Temple University and is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Klena an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Klena works at Practice in Norfolk, VA with other offices in Virginia Beach, VA and Williamsburg, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Partial Lung Collapse and Constipation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Klena's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Mid Atlantic Cardiothoracic Surgeons Ltd.
    600 Gresham Dr # 8600, Norfolk, VA 23507 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 388-6005
  2. 2
    Sentara Cardiology Specialists
    1101 First Colonial Rd Ste 300, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 388-6005
  3. 3
    Urology of Virginia-williamsburg
    400 Sentara Cir Ste 320, Williamsburg, VA 23188 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 388-6005

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Partial Lung Collapse
Constipation
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Partial Lung Collapse
Constipation
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)

Treatment frequency



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Partial Lung Collapse
Constipation
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Systolic Heart Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Maze Procedure
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cardiac Tamponade
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Typical Atrial Flutter
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thyroid Biopsy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1285740662
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Temple University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Klena has seen patients for Partial Lung Collapse and Constipation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Klena on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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