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Dr. James Ball, MD

Dr. James Ball, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Ball, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Charleston, SC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital and Roper Hospital.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

12 Farmfield Ave Ste A Charleston, SC 29407

Make an Appointment

(843) 573-2255

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ball specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ball's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ball

3.7

18 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
67%
67%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
28%
28%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 24, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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James in Charleston Sc – Apr 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Moncks Corner, SC – Jun 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Mount Pleasant, SC – Mar 17, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Ball, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Charleston, SC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital and Roper Hospital.

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine†
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Pulmonary Disease†
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Harbor Town Pulmonary LLC12 Farmfield Ave Ste A Charleston, SC 29407
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Roper Hospital

    316 Calhoun St
    Charleston, SC 29401
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    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

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

    2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr
    Charleston, SC 29414
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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