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Dr. James Shanks, MD

Dr. James Shanks, MD

Hematology*

Dr. James Shanks, MD is a hematologist in Saint Paul, MN. Dr. Shanks has extensive experience in Breast Neoplasms. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center and M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (9 reviews)

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1875 Woodwinds Dr Ste WL20 Saint Paul, MN 55125
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Dr. Shanks' Reviews

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3.7
9 ratings, 4 with a written review
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My experience with Dr. Shanks and his staff is a very pleasant one. I had a very rare blood condition and was in serious trouble. From the first visit he was informative and answered my questions, and told me what the next steps were. I had family present during one of his hospital visits and he was very eager to help them understand the disease and treatment. He correctly diagnosed my issue and started treating it immediately. We are all pleased with my progress up to this point. I am very happy with my outcome considering the serious condition I was in. On a side note: He has a great sense of humor if you do, I highly recommend Dr. Shanks L.Simon Vadnais Heights 10/11/2019
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Laura I Simon – Oct 12, 2019
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Dr. Shanks was very comforting and professional with my father's condition. The clinic staff is also excellent.
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 other person found this helpful
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Saint Paul, MN – Nov 22, 2017
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Met with Dr. Shanks at the hospital after family member was brought into ER. Dr. Shanks didn't appear to care about the life threatening situation family member was going through, didn't appear knowledgeable by the way he spoke, and he kept cutting us off while we were in the middle of asking questions! He blew our questions off by beating around the bush, talking about crap and hurried on out of the hospital room. We requested another Hematologist to follow-up with instead.
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
3 others found this helpful
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St Paul, MN – Oct 23, 2017
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He is a money hungry doctor that does nothing for cancer treatment. All he does is make money off people selling them chemotherapy, that doesn't work, to dying patients. He has no morals.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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RLH in Maplewood, MN – Jun 28, 2016
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Dr. James Shanks, MD is a hematologist in Saint Paul, MN. Dr. Shanks has extensive experience in Breast Neoplasms. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center and M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Hematology

  • Medical Oncology

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  • Providence Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2009

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Hematology
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Medical Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Office1875 Woodwinds Dr Ste WL20 Saint Paul, MN 55125
1
(651) 232-0500

Practice

Office1575 Beam Ave Maplewood, MN 55109
2
(651) 232-7970
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