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Dr. James Dacus III, MD

Dr. James Dacus III, MD

Internal Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. James Dacus III, MD is an internist in Salinas, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from MICHIGAN STATE University in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.

5 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 5 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

230 San Jose St Ste A Salinas, CA 93901

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dacus III specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Dacus III' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dacus III

5.0
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Me and husband have been patients of Dr. Dacus since he began practicing here in Salinas. There isn't anything that I can't talk to him about. He is always willing to listen and goes well beyond the call of duty. He's professional and knowledgeable in all medical fields. We both consider him a good friend as well as our physician. To say we love him is saying it all. Thank you Dr. Dacus for you have done for us and my family. There aren't enough words to express our gratitude to you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sal and Fran Costanza in Salinas, CA – Aug 10, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Dacus III, MD is an internist in Salinas, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from MICHIGAN STATE University in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Michigan State University

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office230 San Jose St Ste A Salinas, CA 93901
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Practice

Central Coast Cardiology5 Lower Ragsdale Dr Ste 102 Monterey, CA 93940
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

    23625 Holman Hwy
    Monterey, CA 93940
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

    450 E Romie Ln
    Salinas, CA 93901
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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