J. Richard Daw, MD, FACC

J. Richard Daw, MD, FACC

Cardiology , Cardiovascular Imaging , Invasive Cardiology

accepting new patients

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WPP-Doctors

Locations

Heart & Vascular - Cardiology - Cary

210 Ashville Avenue
Suite 105
Cary , NC 27518

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Monday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Heart & Vascular - Cardiology - Cary

About Me

Dr. J. Richard Daw is an expert cardiologist who will see patients in the Cary office of WakeMed Heart & Vascular. He is dedicated to providing a broad range of cardiovascular services that include the latest in non-invasive cardiac, peripheral, arterial, and venous testing, electrophysiology and cardiac catheterizations, as well as nuclear studies and echocardiograms.

He earned his medical degree at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine and fellowship in cardiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He also has a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from North Carolina State University.

Prior to joining WakeMed Heart & Vascular, Dr. Daw practiced with Wake Heart and Vascular Associates since 1995.

He holds certification in advanced cardiac life support. He is also a member of the American College of Cardiology.

Education

Undergraduate:
North Carolina State University

Residency:
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Internship:
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Medical School:
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Fellowship:
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Provider Ratings

4.93 out of 5

(456 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

79 Reviews

04/19/2026

Dr. Dawe is knowledgeable, confident, intelligent,can communicate with patients.

04/15/2026

Always kind and positive

04/12/2026

Dr. Daw cares. He listens and is prepared to discuss my medical history and my individual needs.

04/08/2026

Friendly and detailed

04/08/2026

Dr. Daw’s professionalism, attentiveness and nonjudgmental and kindness are invaluable.

03/31/2026

Dr Daw’s extensive background and knowledge. Plus he has the ability to connect with his patients!

03/27/2026

He provides thorough and understandable explanations

03/26/2026

Because I knew you were listening:)))

03/24/2026

He’s Superman

03/21/2026

I have already recommended 3 friends to Dr Daw

03/18/2026

He’s always prepared by having reviewed my records and made notes issues for us to discuss.

03/18/2026

Dr Daw is very good and takes the time needed with his patients.

03/15/2026

The Wake Doctors are very good. I just wish you would resolve the issues with United Health.

02/26/2026

Excellent communicator

02/17/2026

Dr Daw is always friendly, kind, thorough.

02/15/2026

It’s a pleasure visiting this facility. I always look forward to seeing Dr. Daw.

02/15/2026

Very confident that he takes great care of my concerns and health overall.

02/13/2026

I've been a patient of Dr.Daw for several years and I trust his care of my heart to his expertise.

02/12/2026

Dr Daw is wonderful, caring & very professional.

02/11/2026

I trust my life with him

01/17/2026

Excellent in every respect.

01/16/2026

Dr. Daw is simply the best. He is extremely qualified and goes the extra mile to follow up with his patient and understand what they’re going through. Very skilled and great bedside manner

01/14/2026

It’s a great practice

12/26/2025

The staff, nurses and doctors...none better!!

12/19/2025

Trust Dr. Daw is doing his best to give me good care.

11/02/2025

Dr. Daw explains things well and is kind

11/01/2025

Awesome care

10/29/2025

Exceptional care!

10/28/2025

Trust

10/23/2025

Easy to talk to him

10/22/2025

Simply put, Dr. Daw is the best! He always willing to listen to my concerns

10/22/2025

I always feel better after appointment. Daw reduces my worries.

10/21/2025

He was accurate, professional, and knowledgeable about cardiac care

10/21/2025

Very through

10/21/2025

Have seen Dr. Daw for 25 years. Excellent care and diagnosis.

10/06/2025

Clear explanation of things

10/05/2025

They were on time, pleasant , and caring.

10/02/2025

You have a feeling of ease as soon as you walk in the door
All the staff is so nice and caring and looking after your best interest
Dr Daw is a very knowledgeable Dr and has taken great care of me .

09/30/2025

I trust Dr Daw

09/23/2025

Very pleased with Dr. Daw’s care and the information he supplies

09/16/2025

Good visit, issues explained and solutions seem workable.

09/16/2025

He tells you like it is. Doesn’t hold back. Gives good reasons for his observations. Shows you the facts. Excellent Dr.

09/16/2025

Tells you like it is. Doesn't candy coat
your diagnosis.

09/11/2025

I’m still alive because of Dr Daw’s excellent care.

09/04/2025

Heart knowledge

09/04/2025

Dr. Daw is very attentive during my visits. He listens, answers my questions and is thorough in his explanations. He never makes you feel rushed. I tend to get anxious about my medical appointments and he always makes me feel comfortable and puts me at ease.

08/28/2025

Dr. Daw was week-prepared as always (e.g., studied my case file ahead of the visit), He went over the bloodwork, cholesterol levels, communicated lasted trends in cardiac care, and recommended follow-up tests. He always takes the time needed in my visits.

08/27/2025

He is a person who I feel he is very sympathetic to all of my medical needs.

08/23/2025

I have already recommended Dr. Daw several times in the past for his compassionate care. He has a calm demeanor and is always willing to explain things on a level directed by the patients knowledge.

08/22/2025

Explained everything very well and answered questions thoroughly..

08/20/2025

Very positive visit

08/13/2025

I’ve referred my daughter and 7 other patients to Dr Daw who are all still patients. They also have referred others.

08/04/2025

Daw takes the time to listen to your issues and explains throughly what causes them and what to do about correcting them and goes over all your medicine and what they do for you

08/03/2025

Goes above and beyond and you never feel rushed

08/01/2025

Great doctor. Listens to me and explains in a way I can understand.

08/01/2025

I trust him.

06/30/2025

He is very helpful and efficient.

06/30/2025

Personable. Knowledgeable.

06/29/2025

Because I have not found anything negative in my experience with Dr. Daw or the staff.

06/29/2025

Dr Daw took his time exposing my health condition and his recommendations! Outstanding Doctor!

06/27/2025

Professional, knowledgeable, curteous andc aring, answered my questions clearly and provided treatment options.

06/26/2025

He's nice and explains everything in terms I understand.

06/25/2025

Dr. Daw is always helpful and sees me as a person, not a number.

06/25/2025

Excellent care from the moment i walk through the door and walk out the door including the office employees….very helpful, friendly and don’t mind helping as needed!

06/24/2025

Time spent with me, review of my history and lab results. Great personality.

06/24/2025

Dr. Daw has always provided me with the kind of care and advice that helps keep me safe and healthy.

06/23/2025

I trust him 100% to take care of me in both wellness and in sickness times, he is concerned about the whole person in every way from medicine to healthy living

06/16/2025

Whole staff Curtis and professional

06/16/2025

Professional atmosphere. Clean facilities. Skilled and efficient in their duties.

06/14/2025

Caring & informative. Not a number

06/13/2025

Dr Daw is excellent and and a wonderful communicator. And has a great sense of humor!

06/12/2025

I fully trust Dr Daw. He is a very kind man who takes time to be sure you understand what is going on.

06/09/2025

Extremely knowledgeable and professional

05/18/2025

Dr. Daw is amazing!! Very thorough, kind, funny, shows warmth and understanding. He is great!

05/17/2025

Easy to talk with, his ways of explaining things and makes you feel at ease as you ask questions.

05/17/2025

He’s a great doctor that listens and is willing to put up with me.

05/16/2025

Dr. Daw has always been a great listener, and
Never makes me feel rushed at an appointment.

05/16/2025

Excellent care and excellent doctor

05/05/2025

Very insightful.
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