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Dr. James Oates, MD

Dr. James Oates, MD

Rheumatology*

Dr. James Oates, MD is a rheumatologist in Charleston, SC. Dr. Oates has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He is affiliated with MUSC Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4 Star Rating (14 reviews)

MUSC Health Rutledge Tower

135 Rutledge Ave # 1 Charleston, SC 29425
Telehealth available

Dr. Oates is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Oates' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Oates

4.0

14 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
64%
64%
4 Star
14%
14%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
21%
21%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
Helpful
May 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
Feb 15, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 11, 2022
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Elizabeth Kirkland – Jun 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 people found this helpful
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Charleston – Jun 08, 2017
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Charleston, sc – Apr 18, 2017
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About Me

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Dr. James Oates, MD is a rheumatologist in Charleston, SC. Dr. Oates has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He is affiliated with MUSC Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Rheumatology

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

  • Duke University Hospital|duke University Hospital|medical University Of South Carolina Medical Center|medical University Of South Carolina

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Duke University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1994
  • Duke University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Rheumatology
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Dr. Oates is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    MUSC Health Rutledge Tower

    MUSC Health Rutledge Tower135 Rutledge Ave # 1 Charleston, SC 29425
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