background
background
Dr. James Kirby, MD

Dr. James Kirby, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. James Kirby, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Bryan, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-College Station and St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital-Caldwell, TX. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

2700 E 29th St Ste 240 Bryan, TX 77802

Make an Appointment

(979) 776-0750

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kirby specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Save money with free prescription discounts

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Learn more about experience and why treatment frequency matters

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Kirby's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kirby

4.5

23 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
9%
9%

Your trust is our top concern. Learn more.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Feb 19, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. James Kirby, MD?
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 09, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. James Kirby, MD?
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nov 05, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. James Kirby, MD?
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nov 01, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. James Kirby, MD?
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Oct 24, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. James Kirby, MD?
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Oct 14, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. James Kirby, MD?
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sep 27, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. James Kirby, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Makalyne Solis – Jul 01, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. James Kirby, MD?
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 29, 2022
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. James Kirby, MD?
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ellen Remmert – Mar 02, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. James Kirby, MD?
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Concerned Patient in Bryan, TX – Jul 17, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. James Kirby, MD?
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
RBailey in Spring, TX – Aug 27, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. James Kirby, MD?
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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bud Brown in Lyons,Texas – Apr 27, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. James Kirby, MD?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Kirby?

Know Before You Go

About Me

care philosophy

CHI St. Joseph Health practitioners proudly provide personalized care at every stage of life. Our physicians and clinicians emphasize preventative medicine, tending to the physical, mental, and emotional health of our patients. We believe...read more

biography

James Kirby, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Bryan and nearby communities. James Kirby specializes in Surgery: Cardiothoracic and works at Cardiovascular Surgery of Brazos Valley. To make an appointment, please...read more

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • Cardiovascular Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Bexar County Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1984

  • Bexar County Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1978

  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
- 
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Healthgrades receives board action history for physicians and physician assistants. The information displayed here is sourced from independent information providers, such as state board websites, and may not be the most up-to-date information. Healthgrades makes no representations with respect to the accuracy of any information provided here and assumes no responsibility or liability for such information.

Learn more about medical license public record check

  • Healthgrades - Vascular Surgery National Top 10%, 2010

Focus on ATTR-CM

Locations

Practice

Unavail2700 E 29th St Ste 240 Bryan, TX 77802
1
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 3:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Scott & White Hospital-College Station700 Scott and White Dr College Station, TX 77845
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-College Station

    700 Scott and White Dr
    College Station, TX 77845
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    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

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital-Caldwell, TX

    1101 Woodson Dr
    Caldwell, TX 77836

  • St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital-Madisonville, TX

    100 W Cross St
    Madisonville, TX 77864
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality