James Barklow Froehlich, MD
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About
James B. Froehlich, MD, MPH, is the Melvin A. Lester, MD Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Director of Vascular Medicine, Director of MCORRP (Michigan Clinical Outcomes Research and Reporting Program), and Director of Anticoagulation at the University of Michigan Medical School. He received his undergraduate degree in political philosophy from Dartmouth College in 1982, and his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School (now the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College), in 1986. He completed a residency and chief residency in internal medicine at the New England Deaconess Hospital, Harvard Medical School, under Dr. Robert C. Moellering.
Dr. Froehlich completed a fellowship in cardiology and vascular medicine at the University of Michigan from 1993-1996. After completing a Masters Degree in Public Health at the Harvard School of Public Health (while serving as the first Director of Vascular Medicine at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard), he joined the faculty of the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, with a joint appointment in vascular surgery and cardiology, before returning to Michigan and his current position. Dr. Froehlich has served on the editorial boards of the Journal of Vascular Surgery, the Cardiosource Review Journal, the Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis, and as an ad hoc reviewer for JAMA, NEJM, Vascular Medicine and Circulation. He is Past-President of the Society for Vascular Medicine, and has been a member of the AHA/ACC Preoperative Guidelines Committee and of the AHA Scientific Sessions Program Committee. He has published over 180 articles and 11 book chapters. He is an ardent supporter of the Boston Red Sox, the University Musical Society, and served on the board of directors of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra.
Areas of Practice
Peripheral vascular disease, vascular surgery, chronic venous disease, venous thromboembolic disease, preventive cardiology, cerebrovascular disease, aneurysmal disease, aortic disease, venous disease, fibromuscular dysplasia and general cardiology.
Expertise
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Arch Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection (Type A, Type B & Chronic Dissection)
- Aortic Endocarditis
- Aortic Root Aneurysm
- Aortitis
- Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease (AIOD)
- Arterial (Artery) Disease
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Descending Aortic Aneurysm
- Enlarged Aorta
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
- Mesenteric Vascular Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
- Pseudoaneurysm & Mycotic Aneurysm
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Renal Vascular Disease
- Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
- Superficial Thrombophlebitis
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Venous Disease
- Vertebrobasilar Disease
Locations
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Cardiology Clinic | Frankel Cardiovascular Center 1425 E Ann St
Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5856Get Directions -
Cardiology Clinic | Briarwood Health Associates 325 Briarwood Cir
Briarwood Building 5
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1605Get Directions -
Venous Management Clinic | Frankel Cardiovascular Center 1425 E Ann St
Floor 3 Reception B
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5856Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
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Research Overview
MCORRP creates and manages data registries which allow measurement of clinical variables, including outcomes for quality improvement as well as to promote evidence-based care models. Examples include: North American Registry for Fibromuscular Dysplasia; International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection; Michigan Anticoagulation Quality Improvement Initiative; Cardiac Sarcoidosis Registry; Pulmonary Embolism Response Team Registry; My Heart Your Heart-program for repurposing used pacemakers in the third world.
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Patient Comments
June 23, 2026 - "Dr. Froehlich is an excellent physician. Incredibly intelligent, personable, and approachable. His ability to speak directly in clear language to patients and to make sure that he is connecting - it's incredible."
June 16, 2026 - "Dr. Froehlich takes such time to examine, ask and answer questions. He is always informative and concerned. His friendly and kind demeanor makes me feel welcomed and comfortable. He always gives suggestions, orders testing, whatever he deems necessary. I appreciate that in such a large, well-known hospital, I feel important and individually recognized [...]"
April 24, 2026 - "Dr Froehlich is very easy to talk to, and answers all questions with great patience."
April 23, 2026 - "Dr Froehlich had less time to spend with me than he used to. We managed to squeeze in the conversations that we needed to have but it felt rushed. [...]"
April 17, 2026 - "Dr. Froehlich listens and exclaims things with the utmost care. He is a fabulous provider"
April 3, 2026 - "I was very pleased with Dr. Froehlich, from his initial greeting until we left, he was VERY thorough. I could not be more pleased to have him in charge of my future care. I was impressed with his genuine concern and ability during my examination. [...]"
March 24, 2026 - "Dr. Froehlich was very engaged in discussing my situation and was willing to take the time to be very thorough. There was no sense of being rushed."
March 6, 2026 - "Dr. Froehlich is an excellent doctor. I have been his patient for [...] years and he is always professional with a friendly manner. He has my best possible review always."
January 30, 2026 - "Dr Froehlich listens well, asks questions to elicit additional information. He doesn't seem rushed or distracted."
January 29, 2026 - "I can't say enough positive things about Dr. Froehlich."
