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Dr. James Boss, MD

Dr. James Boss, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Boss, MD is a gastroenterologist in Waco, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Boss has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest and Ascension Providence Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

364 Richland West Cir # A Waco, TX 76712

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Dr. Boss is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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Dr. Boss' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Boss

4.2
28 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 star
79%
79%
4 star
0%
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3 star
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2 star
7%
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1 star
14%
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Good visit
I was seen on Appointment time. Meds taken care of
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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Feb 18, 2025
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Dr Boss is a great I follow him for my care I wouldn't want to see anyone else
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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Maria – Feb 17, 2025
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Confidence and Trust
Dr. Boss was very personable and took the time to thoroughly review and understand my history with reflux and the chronology of medications taken to manage it. He was also very good about explaining his assessment, recommendations and discussing next steps forward with me.
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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Dec 17, 2024
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SAH
Dr Boss took time to fully explain illness & treatment.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Sharon Hobart – May 24, 2024
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Very Good Dr.
I have been going to Dr Boss for a lot of yrs. If he couldn’t help or fix my problem he sent me out to Specialists. He has always treated me with Respect! He made me feel , that really had issues and they were not in my head!
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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Pat – May 21, 2024
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Very kind doctor and gentle.
Called with findings in 3 days to tell me what he found. So I am comfortable waiting for the results.
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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Kay Willis – May 21, 2024
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Hospital follow up
Dr Boss explained everything that he found during my test.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Roy Shultz – Apr 08, 2024
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He was really fantastic. He gave me confidence in his ability as a physician.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Bill – Feb 23, 2024
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He seems sincere and concerned
Promptness on my appointment time cleanliness personable staff were nice
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 18, 2024
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He was very thorough in his evaluating my needs.
He was kind and very professional.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 29, 2024
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Patient
We shared a conversation about IBS.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 25, 2024
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I would not recommend Dr. Boss
He liked to hear the sound of his own voice rather than hear what I had to say. He seemed to have come to a conclusion before even talking to me. He didn’t give any real advice as to solving or helping my situation. He was under the impression that he had seen me before when he had not.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 25, 2024
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Always timely courteous informative caring physician. Office staff is friendly and 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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Julie – Dec 02, 2023
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Excellent Doctor
I have seen Dr. Boss several times over the last five years. I like the way he never rushes out of the room and spends time explaining all your test and answers all your questions. He does not jump to surgery for the first solution I believe he is very knowledgeable in his field And does a great job. The staff has been very polite and helpful. I wish there were more doctors like him.
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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Rockgardener – Nov 30, 2023
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I liked the Dr a lot!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 08, 2023
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I had a very negative experience with this group. The office personnel were curt and not helpful. The nurse practitioner could not answer my questions. I am very disappointed.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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kt – Aug 31, 2021
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Staff was great and physician was excellent. Highly recommend to all
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 05, 2021
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About Me

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Dr. Boss earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1981. His medical training was at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where he graduated in 1989. Dr. Boss stayed in Galveston to complete an internal...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Boss is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Waco Gastroenterology Associates364 Richland West Cir # A Waco, TX 76712
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    Practice

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Waco, TX 76712
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest

      100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd
      Waco, TX 76712
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

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

      5% higher than the national average

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

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Ascension Providence Hospital

      6901 Medical Pkwy
      Waco, TX 76712
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

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

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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