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Dr. James Stephenson, MD

Dr. James Stephenson, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Stephenson, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Greenville, SC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Stephenson has extensive experience in Thoracic Surgical Procedures. He graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital and Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

890 W Faris Rd Ste 320 Greenville, SC 29605

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Stephenson specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Stephenson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stephenson

4.2

13 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
69%
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4 Star
15%
15%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
15%
15%

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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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Greenville patient – Feb 11, 2025
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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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Dec 30, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Samuel W. Outten – Aug 12, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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jacquelyn weddington in Greenville – Jan 07, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Barb in Landrum, SC – Sep 23, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Seneca, SC – Jan 28, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Stephenson, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Greenville, SC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Stephenson has extensive experience in Thoracic Surgical Procedures. He graduated from University of South...read more
  • Thoracic Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • Surgical Oncology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Aberdeen/aberdeen Royal I

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986
  • Greenville Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • Greenville Memorial Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • University Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
  • Davidson College

    Undergraduate School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Prisma Health Division Of Surgical Oncology-Greenville890 W Faris Rd Ste 320 Greenville, SC 29605
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Office300 E McBee Ave Fl 4 Greenville, SC 29601
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital

    830 S Buncombe Rd
    Greer, SC 29650
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital

    729 SE Main St
    Simpsonville, SC 29681
    Recipient of 3
    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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

    701 Grove Rd
    Greenville, SC 29605
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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