
Board-Certified Cardiologist · Columbia, MO
Dr. James E. Fairlamb, MD, FACC
Cardiologist
Dr. James E. Fairlamb, MD, FACC is a board-certified cardiologist at PulsePoint Clinic in Columbia, Missouri, serving patients throughout Boone County and Central Missouri.
Dr. James E. Fairlamb is a board-certified cardiologist with decades of experience delivering comprehensive, patient-centered cardiovascular care across Missouri and surrounding communities. Known for his clinical excellence, compassionate bedside manner, and deep commitment to his patients, he has become one of the region's most respected and trusted cardiologists.
Dr. Fairlamb is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and has been voted Best Cardiologist in Missouri by Missouri's Best Magazine in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Physician Profile
Originally trained at the University of the Witwatersrand Medical School, Dr. Fairlamb built an extensive medical foundation spanning internal medicine, critical care, emergency medicine, and cardiovascular disease across South Africa, Canada, and the United States.
He completed advanced fellowship training in cardiovascular medicine and cardiovascular imaging at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, developing specialized expertise in echocardiography, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, nuclear cardiology, lipid management, and preventive cardiovascular care.
Throughout his career, Dr. Fairlamb has served patients across both urban and rural communities, earning a reputation for clinical precision, accessibility, and individualized care. His broad clinical background includes leadership experience in critical care medicine, cardiovascular imaging, inpatient cardiology, and preventive cardiology, allowing him to bring a uniquely comprehensive perspective to heart health and complex cardiovascular disease management.
His clinical interests include preventive cardiology, cholesterol management, coronary artery disease, heart failure, advanced cardiac imaging, and complex cardiovascular diagnostics. He has also contributed to cardiovascular imaging research and national scientific presentations focused on advanced cardiac MRI and non-invasive imaging techniques.
At PulsePoint, Dr. Fairlamb brings a thoughtful, relationship-driven approach to cardiovascular medicine - combining decades of experience with modern, evidence-based heart care focused on prevention, precision, and compassionate patient outcomes.
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