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Dr. James Hakert, MD

Dr. James Hakert, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Hakert, MD is a gastroenterologist in Dallas, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hakert has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 1986. He is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 71 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (71 reviews)

Practice

8220 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 710 Dallas, TX 75231
Telehealth available

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Dr. Hakert is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Hakert's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hakert

4.4

71 ratings, 41 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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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Paula W – Jan 10, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Dec 18, 2024
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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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Barbara Dawson – Apr 19, 2024
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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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Specialk – Mar 07, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dec 14, 2023
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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
No results
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Dana Whitley – Oct 10, 2023
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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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J Wade – Aug 12, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 01, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Shawn A. – Oct 11, 2022
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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
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Sep 29, 2022
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Marilena – May 24, 2022
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No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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R Adams – Aug 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 30, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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HH – Jun 20, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Angie Jacobs – May 16, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sheril – May 08, 2021
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No results
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Rosiland Tatum – Apr 30, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Michael Pinto – Apr 30, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 29, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Scott – Apr 29, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

As a board-certified Gastroenterologist with almost 20 years of experience in the Dallas TX area, my staff and I will provide the highest quality care for you and your family. Excellent medical care not only involves prompt and compassionate service,...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Oklahoma / Health Sciences Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992
  • University Of Ok College Of Med

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At Houston Mcgovern Medical School

    Medical School, 1986
  • University Of Texas / Austin Campus

    Undergraduate School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
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Dr. Hakert is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office8220 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 710 Dallas, TX 75231
    1
    Digestive Health Center of Dallas9500 N Central Expy Ste 200 Dallas, TX 75231
    2
    Office7150 N President George Bush Hwy Ste 201 Garland, TX 75044
    3

    Practice

    Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas8200 Walnut Hill Ln Dallas, TX 75231
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

      8200 Walnut Hill Ln
      Dallas, TX 75231
      Recipient of 15
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

      Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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