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Dr. James Kaufman, MD

Dr. James Kaufman, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. James Kaufman, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fort Worth, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with Dallas Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 70 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (70 reviews)

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kaufman

3.3

70 ratings, 25 with a written review
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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 18, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Apr 12, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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TERRIBLE DOCTOR – Aug 21, 2023
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What went well
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What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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May 17, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
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ROCKY ROCKAFELLOW – Nov 14, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Unjel Harris – Sep 14, 2020
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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
4 people found this helpful
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A White – Jul 16, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Excellent Care – Jul 08, 2020
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What could be improved
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5 people found this helpful
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Monica Guzman – Sep 11, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Monica Ramirez – Sep 06, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Aug 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Apr 26, 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
8 people found this helpful
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Mallory in fort worth, TX – Sep 11, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Rhonda R in TX – Aug 23, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Crystal Whatley – Aug 13, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Courtni in Corinth – Aug 10, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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Margarett in Fort Worth, TX – Aug 08, 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
8 people found this helpful
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Janelle M. in FRISCO, TX – Aug 08, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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John Harrison in Hurst , TX – Aug 04, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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J in Fort Worth, TX – Jul 28, 2018
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About Me

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We are passionate about serving our patients neurosurgical and rehabilitation needs and help our patients to become pain free.

biography

James Kevin Kaufman, MD IS A NEUROSURGEON SPECIALIZING IN COMPLEX SPINE SURGERY. HE HAS PUBLISHED ARTICLES, MANUSCRIPTS, ANO ABSTRACTS ON COMPLEX SPINAL DISORDERS. DR. KAUFMAN UTILIZES R MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO TREATING DISEASES/DISORDERS OF THE SPINE, INCLUDING NON-SURGICAL AS WELL AS SURGICAL SOLUTIONS.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • In University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • Indiana University

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • West Virginia University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
  • Rose-hilman Institute Of Technology

    Undergraduate School, 1987
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    Undergraduate School, 1987
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