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Dr. James Speakman, MD

Dr. James Speakman, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. James Speakman, MD is a general surgeon in Saint George, UT and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah in 1997. He is affiliated with Saint George Regional Hospital.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

1490 E Foremaster Dr Ste 200 Saint George, UT 84790

Make an Appointment

(435) 628-1642

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Speakman is affiliated with Saint George Regional Hospital St George, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Speakman specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • 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. Speakman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Speakman

3.4

18 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
56%
56%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
39%
39%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • 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
Helpful
J.C – Jan 02, 2023
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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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Wendy Stanford – Nov 19, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Howard – Nov 19, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
From Logan – Jul 18, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 08, 2019
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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
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Paul in St George , UT – Oct 13, 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ron Broad in St. George, UT – May 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
St. George – Apr 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
damn good nurse in local – Apr 21, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lois Munson in Saint Geoprge, UT – Mar 17, 2017
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aileen Theall in St George, UT – Feb 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
St. George Utah – Dec 27, 2016
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
St George, UT – Oct 21, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
tbuzz in St George, UT – Aug 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Speakman, MD is a general surgeon in Saint George, UT and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah in 1997. He is affiliated with Saint George Regional Hospital.

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Utah

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Southwest Surgical Associates1490 E Foremaster Dr Ste 200 Saint George, UT 84790
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St. George Regional Hospital1380 E Medical Center Dr Saint George, UT 84790
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint George Regional Hospital

    1380 E Medical Center Dr
    St George, UT 84790
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

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