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Dr. James Phelan, MD

Dr. James Phelan, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. James Phelan, MD is a family medicine physician in Kingwood, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from yale University in 1999. He is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (27 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Phelan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Phelan

3.1

27 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
44%
44%
4 Star
11%
11%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
44%
44%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Barbara Ann Stevens – Oct 24, 2021
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Feb 13, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Candace – Apr 23, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 15, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

Our Philosphy "Had I known I was going to live so long, I'd have taken better care of myself."

Your health is ultimately your own responsibility. Within the limits of what you've been given by your ancestors and some degree of chance,...
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biography

Dr. James Phelan began has been practicing in the Humble / Kingwood area since 1977. Dr. Phelan received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois, and attended Medical School at the Baylor College of Medicine in the Texas Medical Center....read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2000
  • Yale University

    Medical School, 1999
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  • English

  • French

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

    22999 Highway 59 N
    Kingwood, TX 77339
    Recipient of 49
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence 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)

    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.

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    4% higher than the national average

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