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Dr. James Shiver, MD

Dr. James Shiver, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Shiver, MD is a family medicine physician in Athens, GA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and St Mary's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

2205 Barnett Shoals Rd Athens, GA 30605
Telehealth available
(706) 548-1555

At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Shiver's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shiver

3.0

25 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
44%
44%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
16%
16%
1 Star
36%
36%

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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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Kathleen – Jul 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 18, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Athens, GA – Jan 09, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
AS – Sep 06, 2019
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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
Helpful
RJ – Aug 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dudley Meeter in Athens, Ga – Sep 18, 2017
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lexington GA – Mar 19, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lisa B. in Athens, GA – Jul 16, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
Helpful
Athens, GA – May 27, 2016
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Liz in Stephens, GA – Jan 27, 2016
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Dr. James Shiver, MD is a family medicine physician in Athens, GA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Piedmont...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 1982
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Locations

Practice

Athens Family Medicine Inc.2205 Barnett Shoals Rd Athens, GA 30605
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

    1199 Prince Ave
    Athens, GA 30606
    Recipient of 15
    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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (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.

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

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • St Mary's Hospital

    1230 Baxter St
    Athens, GA 30606
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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