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Dr. James Herman, MD

Dr. James Herman, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Herman, MD is a neurosurgeon in Ventura, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1986. He is affiliated with Ventura County Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

300 Hillmont Ave Bldg 340 Ventura, CA 93003
Telehealth available

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Dr. Herman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Herman

4.3
18 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Dr. Herman is very competent surgeon. He removed à tumor from my brain that was pressing against my eye which caused blindness in my left eye healed me in 2007
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Derek Wilson – Jan 10, 2025
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spectacular care from a genuinely nice fellow
Dr. Herman is a delight. Competent, caring, and efficient. His staff are excellent, and highly professional. Because he is in high demand, he sometimes gets held up an hour or two for routine appts - because there's been an emergency or he's still in surgery... which is always understandable given his specialty! His staff is great about communicating and rescheduling, and he's well worth any minor inconvenience/wait. Very pleased with the outcome of my procedure and with level of care received.
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
What could be improved
No results
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Bonnie L. – Dec 01, 2023
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He's an excellent surgeon!
He has operated on me twice, for two separate issues. He is an excellent surgeon!
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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Nov 03, 2023
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Best doctor ever! You're in great hands if you ever come across him
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Eman S. – Feb 10, 2022
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Dr. Herman did my surgery back in 1996. A discectomy times two, C4-5 and C5-6. It wasn't an elective procedure and I'm so glad he took such great care of me. I can't thank him enough for doing so. It's 25 years later and am still grateful for his expertise!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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John W. Cotati, CA – Sep 08, 2021
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Dr. Herman & Jessica took their time to explain everything and answered all of my questions (I had a page full). Cindy was my advocate, she made IT happen with the help of everyone there. Before you know it I was walking out of the office and went straight over to VCMH... blood, x-rays, CT scan & EKG. The whole process was scary, fast, informative & I'm glad this was the place I came. I did get a 2nd opinion which made me even more confident Dr. Herman was the RIGHT doctor for me!
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
8 others found this helpful
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Jennifer in Ventura, CA – May 03, 2017
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I found him very patient and ready to answer ALL my questions. He has 20 plus years doing fusion. Best DR I could find.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Ted in Camarillo, CA – Aug 22, 2016
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comes in 45 minutes after appointment time and just tries to rush me out the door. Completely dismissive of me as a patient and not interested in anything I have to say. Absolutely brutal.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Kevin D in Camarillo, CA – Jan 12, 2016
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Dr. James Herman, MD is a neurosurgeon in Ventura, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1986. He is affiliated with Ventura County Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Northwestern University

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Locations

    Practice

    Office300 Hillmont Ave Bldg 340 Ventura, CA 93003
    1
    (805) 652-6201
    Anacapa Surgical Associates FQHC3170 Loma Vista Rd Ventura, CA 93003
    2
    (805) 648-9830
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