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Dr. James Kerbs, MD

Dr. James Kerbs, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Kerbs, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Galion, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Galion Community Hospital and Bucyrus Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

955 Hosford Rd Galion, OH 44833

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kerbs specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Kerbs' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kerbs

4.1
11 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
73%
73%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
9%
9%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
18%
18%

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Dr. Kerbs is an excellent, caring doctor. He repaired my shoulder about 10 yrs ago and recently I saw him for hand surgery. He's informative, communicates well, great bedside manner. The entire staff is very professional and friendly. Nice to have such a great doctor locally and I highly 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Diane Kaple – Nov 03, 2022
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He is the way to go!!!
Wow! I'm in disbelief that there are 2 1 star ratings for this doc. I broke my leg in 3 places on July 3rd. A few days after visiting the ER Kerbs got me right in. He listens to your needs. He explains so that you can understand him, he answers questions in depth. He makes you feel comfortable. On my first initial encounter with Doc, he put me in a boot to keep my foot stable until surgery. Several days later I called in with concern about increasing pressure pain. He had no problem working on his day off. He seems to love his job and does a very good job of taking care of his patients. He called back and got me in same day 2 check out the new pain I was feeling. He worked a little after office hours to make sure he put me in a much more comfortable splint. As all health professionals are in a shortage and have many patients, Kerbs never made me feel rushed. God bless this man for using his gift to help people. I dont plan on breaking a leg again, but if I do I know where I'm going.
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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Mikayli – Jul 14, 2022
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I don't know how this dr has 5 stars. I feel like I was just a buisness transaction. He couldn't even call me back the day after he did my surgery. Would never recommend and honestly considering looking to see if another dr could take over my post op care. My advice, avoid outlying hospitals all together If possible.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 24, 2019
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Love Dr. Kerbs. He's been my doctor for over 10 years, doctoring me for osteoarthritis in both knees. He did not hurry me into a decision for surgery, but opted for every other available solution first...ie physical therapy, steroid injections, etc. After years of pain, I finally decided to do knee replacements. Last year May 2017 I had right total knee replacement, this year February 2018 I had left knee total knee replacement done. I could not be happier with the results.
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
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
GH in BUCYRUS – Jun 05, 2018
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He's an awesome Doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
Kathy Addington in Mansfield, OH – Jan 10, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

I am a Thoracic Surgeonand also an associate professor of surgery at St. Luke&rsquos University Health Network. In addition to my clinical practice caring for patients, I train our general surgery residents and developed our robotic surgery resident...read more
  • Orthopedic 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.

  • Oh State University Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery

    Residency Hospital
  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Lawrence A. Pabst M.D. Inc.955 Hosford Rd Galion, OH 44833
1

Practice

Galion Community Hospital269 Portland Way S Galion, OH 44833
2

Practice

Crestline Medical Center Inc700 N Columbus St Crestline, OH 44827
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Galion Community Hospital

    269 Portland Way S
    Galion, OH 44833

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Bucyrus Hospital

    629 N Sandusky Ave
    Bucyrus, OH 44820

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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