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Dr. James Higham-Kessler, MD

Dr. James Higham-Kessler, MD

Gastroenterology*

Dr. James Higham-Kessler, MD is a gastroenterologist in Westminster, CO. Dr. Higham-Kessler has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Locations

Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates - Westminster

Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates - Westminster14300 Orchard Pkwy Westminster, CO 80023
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Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates - Thornton

Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates - Thornton10001N Washington St Thornton, CO 80229
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Dr. Higham-Kessler is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Higham-Kessler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Higham-Kessler

4.5

21 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 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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Craig H – Mar 19, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
LuvRescueDogs – Feb 07, 2025
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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
Helpful
Feb 06, 2025
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Tina Pralle – Dec 20, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Andy – Aug 06, 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
Helpful
Jun 13, 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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First Timer – Mar 22, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 16, 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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Rick – May 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Lisa – Dec 12, 2020
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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
Helpful
Jul 29, 2020
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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
Helpful
Oct 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Michael Storozum – Sep 10, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Harold E – Jun 29, 2019
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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
Helpful
Jun 21, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Jun 20, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Kessler earned his undergraduate from Brown University in Rhode Island, and his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He completed his residency at Yale, and recently completed his fellowship in Gastroenterology & Hepatology at the University of Colorado Hospital.

biography

Dr. Kessler earned his undergraduate from Brown University in Rhode Island, and his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He completed his residency at Yale, and recently completed his fellowship in Gastroenterology & Hepatology at the University of Colorado Hospital.
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Gastroenterology & Hepatology At The University Of Colorado Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Qyale

    Residency Hospital
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Dr. Higham-Kessler is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge

      9191 Grant St
      Thornton, CO 80229

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

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      67%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      9% lower than the national average

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