Dr. James Phelan, MD

I did not have a good experience with Dr. Phelan. His patient skills were lacking, in my opinion. He spent most of his time looking at his laptop and made little eye contact. The visit, once I got into the exam room, took well over an hour, as he left the room multiple times, perhaps to take calls. Similar visits with other physicians take a fraction of the time. At the end, he seemed annoyed that I asked some questions to better understand his thinking. He seemed to talk at me, rather than to me. His demeanor reminded me of a few sub- specialists I have encountered. By contrast, other family practitioners I have dealt with in other practices since are more “people persons”. I just didn’t feel comfortable with him and never returned.

Have been a patient for decades. He listens, he asks questions and he takes his time with you.

Dr. Phelan is a marginal physician that spends all his time looking at his laptop. He does not keep complete notes so, for example, does not seem to know from one visit to the next what medications you are taking and which he had stopped prescribing. His office staff is very undereducated on customer service and even the most basics of insurance information and are very rude and abrupt. Vytalus Medical Group is a place to avoid if you are looking for care in the Kingwood area.

Very good doctor! He was warm, caring, and very thorough. Asked questions and followed up on things I had put off. Suggested monitoring something others have repeatedly dismissed. I’m so thankful I saw him and will definitely keep him as my doctor.

Fantastic! Actually listened to my health concerns and made suggestions. Dr. Phelan did a complete exam and ordered blood tests. Very easy to talk to. Glad I changed over to him as my PCP