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Dr. James Thomas, MD

Dr. James Thomas, MD

Neurology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Thomas, MD is a neurologist in Benton, AR and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thomas has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / KANSAS CITY CAMPUS in 1988. He is affiliated with CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1000 Highway 35 N Ste 5 Benton, AR 72019

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    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
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Dr. Thomas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thomas

3.3
16 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
56%
56%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
38%
38%

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Finally, I found a great Neurologist.
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
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
KG in Little Rock, AR – Dec 02, 2018
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Very Unprofessional. He is not a doctor with compassion. I read some of his reviews thinking that my mother and I will give him a chance. Big mistake. My mother will NEVER go back to him. Thank God, I had the discernment to leave. However, his staff was very friendly. Wish they could rub some of their kindness on him. I'm still in shock of the egotistical nonsense he stated. I'm surprised he is still practicing. He definitely needs prayer and some humble pie. Enroll him in an ethics class NOW!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
10 others found this helpful
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AC in Hot Springs, AR – Jun 15, 2018
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Dr. Thomas is a brilliant and compassionate "old school" neurologist who takes the time to carefully diagnose and thoroughly explain conditions to the patient. His written reports are the most detailed and accurate I have seen in 30 years. His staff are all excellent and very accommodating. If you have a neurology problem, I highly recommend you come to this clinic for the best possible treatment.
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
Wayne P in Las Cruces, NM – May 29, 2018
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I found Dr. Thomas to be polite, professional, knowledgeable, and willing to take the time to listen to my concerns. After a general discussion of the nervous system and the scope of his practice he performed a thorough examination and offered his diagnosis with several possible courses of treatment. It was decided that a conservative approach would be attempted first with more aggressive measures to be considered if this was not successful. To date the treatment has been successful.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Jack May in Arkadelphia, AR – Sep 09, 2017
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Doctor can't spell so what else can't he do? I wouldn't recommend this doctor to an enemy I hate, much less someone who needs legitimate neurologic care. If zero stars was an option that's what I'd choose. Go elsewhere for your neurologist needs.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Cabot, AR – Aug 07, 2017
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He's a very nice man and I really hoped and thought he would be the one to help me. I've had some symptoms for twenty years. I filled out pages of info. I hadn't finished all the paperwork when the nurse called me back. When he came in he picked up the papers and didn't even read them. A lot of this started in my late 30's and early forties. My legs hurt most of the time. He said I was getting older. It was then I gave up then on finding out what was wrong with me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
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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Marilyn Rostan in Hot Springs, AR – May 03, 2017
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Dr. Thomas and his staff are extremely caring and patient with their patients. He takes the time the patient feels is necessary to treat the patient. He explains his diagnosis in terms the patient can understand and talks to them on their level.
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
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Ron Martineau in Hot Springs, AR – Apr 16, 2016
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At my first appointment, Dr. Thomas spent over an hour taking my history and listening to my concerns. He seemed genuinely interested in helping me address my health issues.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
9 others found this helpful
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Mrs. Foster in Bryant, AR – Mar 30, 2016
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Compassionate; very professional
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
7 others found this helpful
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Judith Jordan in Hot Springs Village, AR – Jan 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Thomas, MD is a neurologist in Benton, AR and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thomas has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / KANSAS CITY CAMPUS in 1988. He is affiliated with CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs.
  • Neurology

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  • University Of Missouri / Kansas City Campus

    Medical School, 1988
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Locations

Practice

Thomas Neurology Clinic PA1000 Highway 35 N Ste 5 Benton, AR 72019
1

Practice

National Park Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery1900 Malvern Ave Ste 301 Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
2
Office1 Mercy Ln Ste 505 Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs

    300 Werner St
    Hot Springs, AR 71913

    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

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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