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Dr. James Steele, MD

Dr. James Steele, MD

Sleep Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Steele, MD is a sleep medicine internist in Santa Rosa, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Steele has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease and Sleep Apnea. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and Adventist Health Howard Memorial. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 75 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (75 reviews)

Practice

3867 Montgomery Dr Santa Rosa, CA 95405

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Steele specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease & Sleep Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Steele's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Steele

3.4

75 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
55%
55%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
1%
1%
1 Star
36%
36%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
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Dec 04, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Susan – Jan 18, 2023
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Garth Hewitt – Aug 19, 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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sleepy – Jul 18, 2021
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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
Aug 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 09, 2019
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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
15 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 09, 2018
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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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
16 people found this helpful
Helpful
amc in CA, CA – Aug 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Juan in santa rosa, CA – Jun 24, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 08, 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
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
S. Apnea in Northern California – Dec 15, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rohnertrt Park – Oct 18, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
wisewomn in Petaluma, CA – Jul 25, 2016
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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
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Theresa in Hydesville, CA – Feb 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

With over 20 years of experience bringing quality to care to his patients, Dr. Steele is an exceptional a sleep specialist who finds great satisfaction in helping people overcome their sleep disorders to achieve a good nights rest.
  • Sleep Medicine

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Martinez Va Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Martinez Va Hosp/uc Davis P

    Residency Hospital
  • Los Angeles County - Usc Medical Center|los Angeles County-u S C Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Northern California Medical Assoc. Inc.3867 Montgomery Dr Santa Rosa, CA 95405
1

Practice

Northern California Medical Assoc. Inc.3536 Mendocino Ave Ste 200 Santa Rosa, CA 95403
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Adventist Health Howard Memorial

    1 Marcela Dr
    Willits, CA 95490
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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.

    90%
    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

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sutter Lakeside Hospital

    5176 Hill Rd E
    Lakeport, CA 95453

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

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

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

    275 Hospital Dr
    Ukiah, CA 95482
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    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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