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Dr. James Pape, MD

Dr. James Pape, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Pape, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids and UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa

202 10th St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Pape is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. 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
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Dr. Pape's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pape

3.5
17 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
59%
59%
4 star
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3 star
0%
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2 star
12%
12%
1 star
29%
29%

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Dr. Pape is an excellent orthopedic surgeon with a great bedside manner as well.
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
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Years ago, he operated on my ankle. He never admitted, after several surgeries, that the foot was deformed. Got second opinion at U of Iowa and that ankle specialist took one look at the x-rays and said, "This is bad. This is really bad."
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
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Jun 19, 2021
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Spent zero time with patient. In and out as fast as he can. You're a number. Did no follow up post hip surgery with my mom, didn't examine her wound, do blood work, didnt watch her move....horrible post surgical care and she had both a blood clot and died of Sepsis post surgery. If I could give a zero I would
What went well
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Sep 13, 2019
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Dr Pape is a very good physician.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Nov 26, 2018
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Poor surgeon. Kept me in surgery an extra 2 hours because he couldn't find a bone fragment in my wrist. Put two pins in my wrist and then a cast. Pain was incredible but, he ignored me. After my insistence, he took off the cast and to his shock, he said he thought he trimmed back the pins far enough but, didn't. The pins were sticking out so far, causing me great pain. He said he needed to remove them right away. Still ignored the pain I was in after the torn cartilage. No sympathy from this Dr.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Cedar Rapids, IA – Jun 30, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Pape, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Medical...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Vanderbilt University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992
  • University Michigan Health System

    Internship Hospital, 1987
  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
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Locations

Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa

Physicians Clinic of Iowa PC202 10th St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Surgery Center Cedar Rapids1075 1st Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Practice

St Luke's Methodist Hospital1026 A Ave NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Office275 10th St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids

    701 10th St SE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
    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

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids

    1026 A Ave NE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
    Recipient of 13
    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)

    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

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

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

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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