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Dr. James Dowdy, MD

Dr. James Dowdy, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Dowdy, MD is a general surgeon in Murray, KY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Dowdy has extensive experience in Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy. He graduated from University of Louisville in 1983. He is affiliated with Murray-Calloway County Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

300 S 8th St Ste 401E Murray, KY 42071
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(270) 753-2444

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dowdy specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dowdy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dowdy

3.9
11 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
73%
73%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
27%
27%

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Dr. Dowdy saved my life
He was the only one in the western Kentucky area who would listen to what I was saying. Western Baptist would not listen to what I was saying (they said I was drug hunting). In the end, Dr. Dowdy had to remove several feet of my intestines from a car wreck and save my life. Always checked up on me and listened to my concerns. I was in the hospital for about two months due to injuries from that wreck, and he was the only one that fixed 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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Kyle – Aug 27, 2024
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Horrible bedside manner
Had a port he put in. Was dripping infection. He didn’t want to remove it. He wanted to do surgery on my leg ‘to dig around’?? I told him I wanted a second opinion. He got horribly mad at me and screamed take that port out. Went into a room across the hall and slammed the door! A patient shouldn’t be treated like that!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
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Goldie – Mar 25, 2023
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Dr. Dowdy was my sisters doctor when she was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer. As her caretaker and only family I was responsible for her and her care, but to get Dr. Dowdy to answer my questions was like pulling teeth Whenever u asked him a question he acted like I smelled bad or something. Terrible bedside manner. Your serving the public, that takes more than good hands.
What went well
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan in San Antonio, TX – Apr 23, 2018
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I had emergency surgery last year. I had just started working at MCCH and very hesitant about the hospital. The ER staff was very quick to diagnose and Dr. Dowdy was on call and I was evaluated by him quickly, had surgery and the entire hospital staff was very efficient and took care of me. Thanks to Dr. Dowdy and MCCH. I would definitely recommend Dr. Dowdy. Thank you again.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Greenwood, IN – Mar 30, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Dowdy, MD is a general surgeon in Murray, KY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Dowdy has extensive experience in Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy. He graduated from University of Louisville...read more

  • General Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

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  • University Of Louisville

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office300 S 8th St Ste 401E Murray, KY 42071
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Practice

Murray-Calloway County Hospital803 Poplar St Murray, KY 42071
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Murray-Calloway County Hospital

    803 Poplar St
    Murray, KY 42071

    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

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

    5% higher than the national average

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