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Dr. James Conner, MD

Dr. James Conner, MD

General Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. James Conner, MD is a general surgeon in Sheffield, AL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2008. He is affiliated with Helen Keller Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

1120 S Jackson Hwy Ste 105 Sheffield, AL 35660

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Dr. Conner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Conner

3.8
20 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Best Doctor
I went to doctor Conners needing a hernia repair. He got me scheduled quickly, explained what needed to be done and how he would get it done. Listened when I talked and answered my questions. The day of surgery after it was done he came to check on me and that made me feel well taken care of.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Apr 22, 2025
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Dr Conner is the best
Love Dr Conner Always answers my questions and helps me feel come about everything.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Mechelle L – Mar 18, 2025
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Worst Surgeon to best Surgeon
I had a fissure repair done by him and he did not explain the amount of excruciating pain that would follow. I called many times and spoke to his nurse which I fell like was not relaying the information about my pain and concerns. I did file a complaint with the hospital and shortly after I was feeling so bad running a fever that I went to the ER. Dr. Conner met me in the CT room of the ER and showed more care as he learned I had sepsis and they were pumping me full of antibiotics, literally, it looked like a blood pressure cuff squeezing the antibiotics into me. He admitted me for the night and I was able to go home the next day. He upped the dose of my steroids which helped. My gallbladder was removed by him and I didn't have this experience. Now he has repaired 5 umbilical hernias for me, which has went well. Unfortunately I am still bleeding from my hemorrhoids and fissure repair, nothing can be done at the moment.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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JHerring – Mar 14, 2025
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Great Doctor
Dr. Conner removed my gallbladder in 2017. Then did my breast biopsy a couple years ago and breast exams! He was very kind and compassionate! I would recommend you go to him with any problems you may have! If the need arose...I would go to him again! Thank you Dr Conner!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Betty – Jul 30, 2023
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He was great, did my biopsy to check for cancer. I didnt even feel a thing. Did my cancer breast surgery and he did a great job! Has a wonderful personality. If you have to have cancer , Dr Conner is the surgeon to go to. Love him!!!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Linda Rains – Oct 25, 2021
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rude. condescending. rough. causes pain without apology. doesn't explain anything before doing it. egotistical. would never recommend him to anyone. ive never been treated so rudely or felt so assaulted before in my life. it's drs like him that make people never want to see drs. or seek help with health issues. his nurse and my spouse witnessed the whole visit and were appalled at his actions. by the way, I am someone who never takes pain medications, rarely goes to the dr, and has a high pain tolerance.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Oct 13, 2019
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Dr Conner is a great Dr. He performed my thyroidectomy and did an awesome job. I would reccomend him to anyone. Hoping for Dr Conner to do the Orbera balloon soon. He'd be my pick.
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
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Darspe in Tuscumbia, AL – Dec 30, 2018
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Dr Conner's Esophygus dilation surgery did nothing for my husband. Same surgery done with a specialist done in Huntsville fixed his issue.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Oct 30, 2018
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I wouldn't recommend anyone using Dr conner. Doesn't return phone calls. His office staff didn't even bother to call and let me know that my post op appointment had been cancelled and my husband even called to verify my appointment earlier that day so I ended up driving roundtrip for an hour.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Milan, TN – May 12, 2017
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Dr. Ryan Conner recently performed bilateral breast biopsies on me. From the beginning, he was extremely compassionate and it's evident how dedicated he is to not only his job, but each case he leads. He took a copious amount of time reading over and talking to me about my family history and continuously assured me that he would take great care of me. He made me feel safe which is anyone's top priority with surgical needs. I would happily recommend him to anyone. He goes above and beyond for you
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
3 others found this helpful
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Natalie B York in Muscle Shoals, AL – Apr 25, 2017
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Saw Dr. Conner about 2 yrs ago for what I thot was a sebaceous cyst on my scalp. He thot it looked suspicious to him and wanted to do a biopsy. Turns out it was skin cancer. He did the surgery to remove it and everything was good. No complaints whatsoever!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Killen, AL – Feb 17, 2017
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I read the first two reviews before I had my consultation with Dr. Conner and even though they didn't seem to have any positive comments, but I wanted to meet him myself and form my own opinion. I'm very glad I did. He was very nice and he spent time with me and listened to my concerns, then he explained what he thought was causing my pain and gave me some different options. He removed my gallbladder and I have felt much better since. Also everyone in his office is very nice.
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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Kimmie in Moulton, AL – Nov 03, 2016
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Dr Conner told me my only option was to have surgery, without even doing a thorough examination on me. I decided to get a 2nd opinion. The other surgeon did a thorough examination and told me he definitely would NOT do surgery or recommend it because I didn't need it. It's so disturbing to think a doctor would preform a surgery that is not necessary, that would of done me more damage than good. ALWAYS get a 2nd Opinion!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
10 others found this helpful
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Muscle Shoals, Alabama – Sep 28, 2016
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About Me

biography

"I find that the ability to care for the community is an amazing honor and priviledge, and I take great honor in the opportunity to care for you and your family."
  • General Surgery

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  • Baptist Health Systems Montclair & Princeton

    Residency Hospital, 2013
  • Baptist Health Systems Montclair & Princeton

    Internship Hospital, 2009
  • Mercer University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2008
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Locations

Practice

Surgical Associates of the Shoals PC1120 S Jackson Hwy Ste 105 Sheffield, AL 35660
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Helen Keller Hospital1300 S Montgomery Ave Sheffield, AL 35660
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Helen Keller Hospital

    1300 S Montgomery Ave
    Sheffield, AL 35660

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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