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Dr. James Rhee, MD

Dr. James Rhee, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
30+ years of experience

Dr. James Rhee, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Pleasanton, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

5725 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 200 Pleasanton, CA 94588
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Dr. Rhee's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rhee

3.0
20 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Would not recommend
Dr. Rhee was dismissive and abrupt. After some grumbling, he looked over the medical files brought for him to review. I felt unheard, belittled, and helpless during my appointment. I would recommend going with another doctor with a better bedside manner who will take the time to listen and actually cares about you.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Unhappy patient – May 11, 2024
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Dr. Rhee is very kind and caring. He listens, and explains medical problems very clearly, as well as presenting conservative options (like physical therapy) and other more advanced options (like surgery or epidural injections when appropriate). He will tell you the risks and benefits of both approaches. He's an excellent physician.
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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Jun 09, 2023
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I am impressed with his knowledge , his ability to listen and communicate options. He has helped me a great deal with my back pain
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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Jan 04, 2022
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Dr. Rhee charged me $105. for a "consultation fee" just to tell me I wasn't a candidate for help. His colleague told him to wait for the MRI's, then do the epidural injections. They hurt, but told me "to come in for a follow up consultation, for another $105." He said, "Since they were only 65% effective, instead of 85%, there was nothing more he could do, & good luck." He could have told me that over the phone, since I had mailed in my pain diary, instead of charging me another $105. to tell me that nothing would work on my lower back. Greedy & uncaring.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mar 15, 2021
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Dr Rhee is extraordinary. He listened, spent a great deal of time with me and took into account all diagnoses and treatment options which he explained clearly. During my injection procedure, he was very reassuring and patient. He is by far one of the best doctors and physiatrists I've met. And I've seen quite a few. The office staff is kind and friendly. I've never had to wait more than a few minutes for my appointment.
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 others found this helpful
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Jan 16, 2020
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Dr Rhee was absolutely wonderful! He just performed 2 bilateral lumbar epidurals on me. He took great care to create as little pain as possible!!! His staff was absolutely phenomenal.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Lori C in Livermore, CA – Aug 18, 2018
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Dr. Rhee is the worst doctor i have ever met. I wish i would have read all the reviews about him before i went to see him. He doesn't even deserve this star he needs a negative 10 stars! He is an unsympathetic and uncaring doctor. He didn't care about anything i had said to him and seemed he just wanted a quick buck and after that push patients away. Would not recommend Dr. Rhee to ANYONE!!! If you were wise you wouldn't waste your time with this doctor, STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
12 others found this helpful
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Tracy CA – Mar 17, 2017
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Dr Rhee is ridiculously apathetic. He has lost his passion for what he does. He rushes you thru an appointment and does not listen to concerns, but he's got another patient waiting. I would not trust him handling my health needs....ever. So grateful I was referred to another doctor who immediately sensed I had been misguided by Dr Rhee.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
16 others found this helpful
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Moraga, CA – Oct 16, 2016
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care philosophy

The spine program at the Northern California Spine Institute is designed to offer a variety of treatment options to patients suffering from back pain or neck pain. We recognize that spine problems may be a multi-faceted challenge and have designed...read more

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Pain Medicine

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  • Private Practice - Group/partnership

  • Foster G Mcgaw

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • Northwestern University Med Sch, Rehab Institute Of Chicago

    Residency Hospital, 1992

  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991

  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Undergraduate School, 1987
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Locations

Practice

Northern California Spine Institute5725 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 200 Pleasanton, CA 94588
1
(925) 469-6274

Practice

Stanford Hospital and Clinics300 Pasteur Dr Stanford, CA 94305
2
(650) 723-6238
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