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Dr. James Rifenbery, MD

Dr. James Rifenbery, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Rifenbery, MD is a general surgeon in Tacoma, WA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Locations

Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Castle Rock, CO

Office1802 Yakima Ave Ste 202 Tacoma, WA 98405
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(253) 366-5859

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Dr. Rifenbery's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rifenbery

2.4

17 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
29%
29%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
59%
59%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
Helpful
May 12, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Glad I’m alive – Feb 21, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gordon Neu in Lakewood, Wa – May 02, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
James Bean in Olympia, WA – Aug 06, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Since I became a surgeon, there have been a large number of medical advancements that make a real difference in caring for patients like you. This is especially true of surgery, which more and more is being modernized with minimally invasive procedures...read more
  • General Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

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  • Emanuel Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • Emanuel Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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