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Dr. Timothy James, MD

Dr. Timothy James, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*

Dr. Timothy James, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Tacoma, WA. Dr. James has extensive experience in Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection. He is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 5 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Locations

Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates at St

Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates at St. Joseph1802 Yakima Ave Ste 102 Tacoma, WA 98405
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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. James specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient CarePatients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. James' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. James

5.0
25 ratings, 16 with a written review
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Dr. James is very thorough in explaining everything and answering questions and making sure I understand. Very kind and caring.
What went well
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What could be improved
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May 23, 2024
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I had very little initial knowledge about my health issue and Dr. James put me at ease, explained my condition, history, and the options for procedures and explained next steps for treatment.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 29, 2024
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These could easily have been 10's. Dr. Timothy James office is exceptional!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 23, 2024
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Dr James gave a full explanation and description, complete with diagrams!
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Jan 21, 2024
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Excellent communication! Patient & answered all questions. Liked the visual created using the patient table paper!!!
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 20, 2023
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Delightful and informative.
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 03, 2023
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I'm so fortunate to have been referred to Dr. James. St. Joes is lucky to have such an incredible physician.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 14, 2023
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Have already recommended Dr.James and his staff to my relatives and friends
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 02, 2023
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Triple by-pass went very well and subsequent recovery just amazingly well too. Very fine Zoom follow ups and very positive advice. Only complication was an irritation of the Vegas nerve causing me a serious post-op issue and another ER visit. Overall, what seems to be a miraculous outcome.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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CRH – Oct 26, 2020
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Dr James ability to educate me as a patient was beyond great! Both verbally and illustratively. He pulled up to the patient table and started drawing on the liner!! I asked him for the drawing when we were done. He walked over and gently dissected the 4 ft we had used and handed it to me. Made it very easy to explain to my wife! So impressed with his down to earth demeanor and ability to take anxiety away in a stressful situation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Mike Levenseller – Sep 20, 2020
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Although a surgeon, Dr. James would prefer a non-surgical solution. Saved my life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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SR Walt – Jan 15, 2020
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Dr James and staff are always compassionate and professional in the office, on the phone or in the hospital. They discuss your questions and actually teach you. Quick to respond and very helpful when dealing with other medical offices or pharmacies. Dr James treats your current medical needs and is proactive. His surgical procedures assure that if future issues arise they can be treated in less invasive ways. We trust him completely. He removed our anxiety about needing open heart surgery.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Jim Atkins in Roselle – Aug 25, 2018
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If there is a special place in Heaven for doctor's, Timothy James, M.D. will have golden wings. Eight years ago, after having a heart attack with the "widow maker" being 100% blocked and two other arteries blocked, Dr. James saved my life. Today, he successfully performed a quadruple bypass on my ex brother in law. My ex brother in law is a very important part of my children's lives. When he called me and asked me for a referral, there was NO question who should do his surgery.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Stephanie Mitura in Glendale Heights, IL – Aug 10, 2018
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Dr. James is hands down the most compassionate, skilled surgeon around. He performed heart surgery in my husband in April. The way he talks to the patient and family is unlike any doctor we’ve ever met. He’s genuinely cares for his patients and it shows through his bedside manner. His team is amazing as well. Myself, my husband and my family can’t say enough about him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Stacy Gable in Sycamore, il – May 10, 2018
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Dr. James has an excellent bedside manor, very empathetic and takes lots of time to explain things to you. I trust Dr. James and his nurse practitioners (Witney). Having a heart condition is terrifying, but knowing you have a medical team that you trust is imperative ??. I am lucky to have found this team to care for me-
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
9 others found this helpful
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MicheleAnnK in Warrenville – Oct 26, 2016
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He was fantastic from beginning to end.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Scott in Elgin, il – Apr 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe good outcomes in cardiac surgery depend on a high level of surgeon involvement in all aspects of care, and clear communication among patient and family, surgeon and clinical teams. Communication begins with a detailed preoperative conversation...read more

biography

Timothy James, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with a proven track record of outstanding clinical results and patient satisfaction. He began a practice in adult cardiac surgery in 1999.  He is a Fellow of the American College...read more
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    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

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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