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Dr. James Dowdy, MD

Dr. James Dowdy, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Dowdy, MD is a general surgeon in Murray, KY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Dowdy has extensive experience in Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy. He graduated from University of Louisville in 1983. He is affiliated with Murray-Calloway County Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

300 S 8th St Ste 401E Murray, KY 42071
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(270) 753-2444

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dowdy specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dowdy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dowdy

3.9

11 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
27%
27%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
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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Kyle – Aug 27, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Goldie – Mar 25, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Jan in San Antonio, TX – Apr 23, 2018
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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
8 people found this helpful
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Greenwood, IN – Mar 30, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Dowdy, MD is a general surgeon in Murray, KY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Dowdy has extensive experience in Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy. He graduated from University of Louisville...read more

  • General Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

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  • University Of Louisville

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office300 S 8th St Ste 401E Murray, KY 42071
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Practice

Murray-Calloway County Hospital803 Poplar St Murray, KY 42071
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Murray-Calloway County Hospital

    803 Poplar St
    Murray, KY 42071

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

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

    5% higher than the national average

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