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Dr. James Felch, MD

Dr. James Felch, MD

Ophthalmology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. James Felch, MD is an ophthalmologist in Franklin, TN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1978. He is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

4601 Carothers Pkwy Ste 450 Franklin, TN 37067
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Dr. Felch's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Felch

3.6
18 ratings, 8 with a written review
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3 star
6%
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2 star
6%
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1 star
28%
28%

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Very friendly and easy to deal with. He explains exams and eye conditions well, using lay-language. Staff accommodating, smiling, helpful.
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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Tracy – Sep 05, 2023
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I don't doubt Dr. Felch's expertise, but I was blindsided with a $400+ bill for a very short visit and quick exam. I can't afford this; I won't be back.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 23, 2019
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I tried Multiple times over a number of visits to get him to listen to me about my eye complaints, blurriness, glare, pain, and night blindness. He said there was nothing wrong except dry eyes. I went for a second opinion and was shocked to discover that I actually have several issues going on that Dr. Felch had never addressed at all. Extremely disappointed
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 27, 2019
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Dr Felch performed cataract surgery and a lens implant on my right eye. I could not be more pleased. He’s great, very easy to talk to and his staff was great. Left eye is scheduled for next week!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 05, 2019
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Had my second visit with Dr. Felch yesterday (last one was a year ago.) As before, Dr. Felch conducted a thorough examination. Unlike some other doctors I no longer visit, he did not rush through the examination (I don't like doctors who appear to be in a "hurry" and appear obsessed with seeing lots of patients.) I would have no difficulty in recommending Dr. Felch if one of my friends or family members requested a referral.
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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Dave in Nashville in Nashville, TN – Jun 14, 2017
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Do not see this doctor. Tests are inadequate. I was a patient of his for 9 years and am going blind due to a missed diagnosis.
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
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Marilyn Keller in Nashville, TN – Jun 07, 2017
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Didn't pay attention to what I was telling him and kept putting me off till my eye was not repairable and no cure. Very lucky I didn't sue.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Jeff L in Nashville, TN – Dec 06, 2016
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The last two times I visited Dr. Felch I ended up waiting nearly 2 hours. My other doctor has a survey called M3 Patient Experience that gives them feedback from patients. I wish Dr. Felch had this so he could see how long patients have to wait. Not sure anyone at his office will actually see this.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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Nashville, TN – Dec 18, 2015
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Dr. James Felch, MD is an ophthalmologist in Franklin, TN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1978. He is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Vanderbilt University

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Vanderbilt Eye Institute Franklin4601 Carothers Pkwy Ste 450 Franklin, TN 37067
1
(615) 791-0060

Practice

Office3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200 Nashville, TN 37215
2
(615) 936-2000

Practice

Vanderbilt University3601 21st Ave S Nashville, TN 37215
3
(615) 936-2000
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