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Dr. Kelly James, MD

Dr. Kelly James, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Kelly James, MD is a general surgeon in Independence, MO. He is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (17 reviews)
Accepting New Patients
19550 E 39th St S Ste 430
Independence, MO 64057

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. James 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
  • Quiet Hospital • Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals

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Dr. James' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. James

4.5
17 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Dr. James is an excellent surgeon with life saving skills. I would absolutely recommend him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 30, 2021
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Is there a 100-star rating that I can give? Dr. James is a very special person to our family. He performed a serious surgery on my son and provided him with the best post op care, plus additional care since then. He is always professional, honest, cool and most of all, compassionate. Upon meeting him, we felt an immediate connection with him, especially my son. He offered to help us with any needs we might ever need and he has kept his word to this day. Dr. James, we truly appreciate you and we are blessed beyond words to have a doctor like you to turn to during difficult times. You're kind of a big deal! Forever grateful~
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
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Athena Thomsen – Mar 21, 2021
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Did surgery twice once for a hernia once to remove a fatty tumor. Complete and total satisfaction with Dr. James.
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
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Larry Bunn in Independence, MO – Apr 02, 2019
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Dr. James provided surgery and care for me when I had necrotizing faciitis. If not for his care and expertise, I would not have survived, as I was at the point of death at one point during my treatment. I have subsequently been treated by him for non-healing wounds many times. He is one of the best doctors I have ever worked with and I have worked with well over 100 different doctors in my life. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing surgery or wound care. He's a Saint in my opinion.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Brad Crews in Independence, MO – Aug 24, 2018
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Dr. James came highly recommended by a family member, and I have used him now twice for srugeries. He is always calm, confident and quick. He tells it like it is, and follows through on everything he says. Much appreciated and I recommend him to anyone.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jared S in Independence, MO – Oct 12, 2016
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Out of 99 doctors Dr Kelly is the only one with a human heart left. While every doctor is more concerned with the money they'll earn. Or what sporting event is going on. Dr Kelly informed his nurse that he didn't get in the field to worry about money but yet the care of his patients. And to me that's worth a million dollars. And a humanatarian award. Anybody who left a bad review your lucky to be alive. Lucky u had insurance. Cause I gaurantee you have no understanding of critical analysis stres
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Douglas B Smith II in independence – Mar 13, 2016
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Dr. James was my surgeon for my colon resection back in 2012. I was more than pleased at Dr. James' bedside manner and the deep concern he showed me before, during and after the process of my surgical procedure. I highly reccomend Dr. James to anyone who is looking for an excellent surgeon.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Grace Kelly in Kansas City, MO – Jan 25, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Kelly James, MD is a general surgeon in Independence, MO. He is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • State University Of New York

    Residency Hospital

  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S
    Independence, MO 64057
    Recipient of 51
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    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

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