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Dr. James Abel, MD

Dr. James Abel, MD

Psychiatry*

Dr. James Abel, MD is a psychiatrist in Bridgeport, WV. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Joseph's Hospital and United Hospital Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

1000 Jerry Dove Dr Bridgeport, WV 26330
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(304) 623-5661

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Abel specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Abel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abel

3.5

22 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
59%
59%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
32%
32%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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VLD4WVU – Jan 15, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Gavin Lake – Jun 26, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Apr 27, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Thank You for the Blessing – Sep 27, 2022
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
R.W. – Oct 06, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 15, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Taylor – May 25, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mike – May 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
WVgirl – Nov 21, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mannington, WV – Jan 05, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Abel, MD is a psychiatrist in Bridgeport, WV. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Joseph's Hospital and United Hospital Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Psychiatry

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  • West Virginia University

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

WVU Medicine Psychiatric Care Unit1000 Jerry Dove Dr Bridgeport, WV 26330
1

Practice

Office120 Medical Park Dr Ste 401 Bridgeport, WV 26330
2

Practice

Office1228 Country Club Rd Ste 800 Fairmont, WV 26554
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    1 Amalia Dr
    Buckhannon, WV 26201

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • United Hospital Center

    327 Medical Park Dr
    Bridgeport, WV 26330
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    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

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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