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Dr. James Tikellis, MD
General Surgery
Dr. James Tikellis, MD is a general surgeon in Newark, DE and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with Christiana Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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General Surgery Services
General Surgery Services
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Dr. Tikellis is affiliated with Christiana Hospital Newark, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. Tikellis specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ See hospitals
- Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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About Me
biography
James I. Tikellis, M.D., joined Christiana Care as a general surgeon most recently from a private practice at Christiana Care Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute. Dr. Tikellis is board-certified in general surgery by the American...read moreGeneral Surgery
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Emory University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1981
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- Recipient of 24
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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