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Dr. James Babel, MD

Dr. James Babel, MD

General Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. James Babel, MD is a general surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with Ascension Borgess Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

1717 Shaffer St Ste 124 Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Make an Appointment

(269) 226-5456

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Babel is affiliated with Ascension Borgess Hospital Kalamazoo, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Babel specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Babel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Babel

4.7
12 ratings, 1 with written review
5 star
92%
92%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
8%
8%

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I Had A Ventral Hernia He did Hernia Repair surgery On Me In June Of 2010 He Did A Great Job I Would Recommend Him With A 5 Star.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Rose Marie snyder in Portage, MI – Jun 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Babel, MD is a general surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with Ascension Borgess Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • Sw Mich Area Health Ed Center

    Internship Hospital, 1980

  • Wayne State University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Ascension Medical Group Promed1717 Shaffer St Ste 124 Kalamazoo, MI 49048
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General and Vascular Surgery P.C.1717 Shaffer St Ste 108 Kalamazoo, MI 49048
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension Borgess Hospital

    1521 Gull Rd
    Kalamazoo, MI 49048
    Recipient of 54
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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