Dr. James Martel, MD

Ophthalmology*MaleAge 69

Ophthalmology*

Dr. James Martel, MD is an ophthalmologist in Rancho Cordova, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Martel has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sutter Roseville Medical Center and Mercy San Juan Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. James Martel, MD

Practice

11216 Trinity River Dr Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Martel specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Martel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Martel

3.5

30 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
57%
57%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
30%
30%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 11, 2020
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Sep 19, 2019
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Erin L – Jul 24, 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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Christina Rios-Ashley in Sacramento, CA – Jul 12, 2018
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biography

Dr. James Martel, MD is an ophthalmologist in Rancho Cordova, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Martel has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1981. He is affiliated...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • John Hopkins

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987
  • Beth Israel Hospital Harvard

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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Within the last one to three years
  • English

  • Hmong

  • Laotian

  • Russian

  • Vietnamese

  • Sema Weiss / NIH

Locations

Practice

Minnick Medical Management11216 Trinity River Dr Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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Practice

Office11216 Trinity River Dr Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sutter Roseville Medical Center

    1 Medical Plaza Dr
    Roseville, CA 95661
    Recipient of 21
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    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

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Mercy San Juan Medical Center

    6501 Coyle Ave
    Carmichael, CA 95608
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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