background
background
Dr. James Neel, MD

Dr. James Neel, MD

Hematology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. James Neel, MD is a hematologist in Melbourne, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Viera Hospital and Holmes Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

1130 Hickory St Melbourne, FL 32901

Make an Appointment

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Neel is affiliated with Viera Hospital Melbourne, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Neel specializes in the areas of Hematology & Medical Oncology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Save money with free prescription discounts

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Neel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Neel

4.2
15 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
80%
80%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
20%
20%

Your trust is our top concern.

We strive to keep reviews honest, trustworthy, and fair.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Great Oncologist
Dr. Neel guided my treatment for stage 3 lung cancer 6 years ago. "nuff said"
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Oscar Bramblett – Jan 15, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Neel?
Dr. Neel is a caring compassionate intelligent physician. He is consistently on time for appointments and brings a great deal of knowledge and background to each visit.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 27, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Neel?
Yes, the best and i am tough. Dr Neel saw me immediately when my PCP and I feared I had Lymphoma 1. 1/2. Years ago We had done apre retirement move to Melbourne, Florida, just love the space coast area. He is my kind of doctor. No Nonsense, very up front and honest. Last summer I needed to move emergently to Boston for a bone marrow transplant . I have not had ANY doctor here in the big arrogant Harvard Teaching facility that has been honest with me this is 2018, not 1971 when I was a new nurse.
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
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
Cheryl Tremblay – Jul 21, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Neel?
Dr. Neel has been my oncologist for over four years and I find him to be thorough with his assessment and handling of my medical condition which is non-small cell lung cancer. Fortunately, Dr. Neel works with a team of oncologists who have meetings each week to discuss their patients' condition so I have the advantage of their suggestions for treatment as well. Dr. Neel continues to amaze me with his knowledge of new treatments in the field so as to offer the best quality care possible.
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
Helpful
Elizabeth Page in Palm Bay, Florida – Apr 26, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Neel?
Dr. Neel has a very textbook approach to treating cancer or blood disorders. If you or a loved one have a serious medical condition, I would immediately seek other medical care from a professional.. He misdiagnosed our loved one and used extremely aggressive treatment on a non urgent medical condition which created a rapid health decline. Ultimately our loved one was properly diagnosed by another Doctor with a very manageable and treatable cancer, but after Neel's poor care and negligence, it
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 17, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Neel?
Dr. Neel has a very textbook approach to treating cancer or blood disorders. If you or a loved one have a serious medical condition, I would immediately seek other medical care from a professional.. He misdiagnosed our loved one and used extremely aggressive treatment on a non urgent medical condition which created a rapid health decline. Our loved one was properly diagnosed by another Doctor with a treatable cancer, but after Neel's poor care and negligence, it was too late and they passed.
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 15, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Neel?
A very very good doctor. Polite and he listens ans explains everything. He is also very thorough with his care. Thank you and your staff for the great care I've gotten in the year and a half so far. I see no reason to expect any diffrent in the future.
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
10 others found this helpful
Helpful
Philip Carey in Palm Bay, FL – May 22, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Neel?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Neel?

About Me

biography

Dr. James Neel, MD is a hematologist in Melbourne, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Viera Hospital and Holmes Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Hematology

  • Medical Oncology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Emory University School Of Med|university Of Al Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Hematology
Medical Oncology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Health First Cancer Institute-Melbourne1130 Hickory St Melbourne, FL 32901
1

Practice

Office1130 Hickory St Ste B Melbourne, FL 32901
2

Practice

Health First Medical Group LLC1223 Gateway Dr Melbourne, FL 32901
3

Practice

Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center1350 Hickory St Melbourne, FL 32901
4
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Viera Hospital

    8745 N Wickham Rd
    Melbourne, FL 32940
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Holmes Regional Medical Center

    1350 Hickory St
    Melbourne, FL 32901
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality