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Dr. James Kringel, MD

Dr. James Kringel, MD

Internal Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. James Kringel, MD is an internist in Oceanside, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO in 2002. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

1.9 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 1.9 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

1302 Rocky Point Dr Oceanside, CA 92056
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kringel specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Kringel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kringel

1.9
15 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
20%
20%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
7%
7%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
73%
73%

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Had a great visit
I'm surprised by some of these negative reviews. Dr Kringel is not my regular Dr, but I saw him because my primary didn't have an appt available. It was clear that he checked my past history and took my concerns seriously. He explained the numbness in my leg like no other Dr has. He took his time with me and also understood my concerns. So thank you Dr Kringel. I also told my husband to switch his primary to him.
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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Jeanette Helm – Jan 28, 2025
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I don’t feel safe under his care
I established care with this Dr. as a new patient less than a month ago, and I already dismissed his services. I did not feel safe under his care. I have been dealing with my health condition for 12 years now. He kept telling me that my labs are normal, when I know they are not. How come this can happen?
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 22, 2024
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HORRIBLE
Enough said - horrible. Don't even want to bother writing a detailed review. As someone said here - there is a bunch of inept doctors at Keiser, but he is one of the worst. Sorry.
What went well
No results
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
4 others found this helpful
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Valentyna Borgstede – Mar 29, 2023
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worst experience
Not professional and doesn't seem to care about my concerns. I had a TIA in the fall. Thankfully I recovered and needed a follow-up w my PCP. Dr. Kringle stated, "old people have strokes". He did not ask any questions to try and find out why I had a TIA. I will be switching to a provider that cares about his patients unlike Dr. Kringle
What went well
  • 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
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Jan 25, 2023
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Horrible Care
This is the second doctor that I have seen that is a Kaiser employee that is completely inept! Never examined me. Took the ER doctors comments on my x-rays above my pain and indication that something was wrong. Dr. James Christian Kringel could careless how much pain I was in. Dr. Kringel stated the ER doctor (Abrams, Eric Robert) had diagnosed me wrong, then recanted when I filed a grievance against Dr Abrams! I am still receiving horrible care. I am going to an emergency room outside of KP to get real care today!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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William Shore – Jun 23, 2022
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I got covid in January. I gained 75lbs and have covid symptoms that lasted. Dr. James Christian Kringle speaks with a condescending impatient bothered tone and is not compassionate in his delivery of his medical opinion. I'll be switching doctors and possible switch out of kaiser due to that treatment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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EVE V. – Aug 19, 2021
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Dismissive to provide adequate treatment. Truly a joke he’s a “doctor.” Tries to rationalize your symptoms into his narrative to call you a hypochondriac. My husband complained of chest pains and he said “oh, you look strong, you’re fine” so he sent him off home.
What went well
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Teresa – Jul 21, 2021
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Discounted and labeled my physical symptoms as emotional/mental. Rather than taking time to help figure out the cause he just wrote me off.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Jun 26, 2020
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Great doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 21, 2018
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Rude! Would never see this doctor again! Do not schedule with this physician!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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Oceanside – Dec 08, 2017
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  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Southern Colorado

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office1302 Rocky Point Dr Oceanside, CA 92056
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Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center4647 Zion Ave San Diego, CA 92120
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave
    San Diego, CA 92120
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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