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Dr. Joshua James, MD

Dr. Joshua James, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Joshua James, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in McKinney, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. James has extensive experience in "Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgical Procedures" and Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-McKinney and Medical City McKinney. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

5220 W University Dr Ste 150 McKinney, TX 75071
Telehealth available
(972) 984-1050

Dr. James is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. James specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. James' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. James

3.8

32 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 05, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Henry – Sep 23, 2023
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What could be improved
No results
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Randy Ray – Apr 20, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Billy Williamson – Jun 17, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Robert Van Allen – Jun 15, 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
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Apr 21, 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
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Chv – Aug 22, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 15, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 04, 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
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Oct 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
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Oct 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
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Oct 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
7 people found this helpful
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Ben in Plano – May 24, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Mckinney – Feb 22, 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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Ardmore, OK – Aug 26, 2016
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Aubrey, TX – Mar 22, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Sherry in Allen, TX – Dec 31, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joshua James, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in McKinney, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. James has extensive experience in "Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgical Procedures" and Upper Respiratory Conditions....read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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

  • Private Practice - Group/partnership

  • University Health System

    Residency Hospital, 2008

  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003

  • University Of Texas

    Undergraduate School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. James is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office5220 W University Dr Ste 150 McKinney, TX 75071
    1

    Practice

    Office1060 S Preston Rd Ste 106 Celina, TX 75009
    2

    Practice

    Office11700 Teel Pkwy Ste 201 Frisco, TX 75033
    3
    Stonebridge Surgery Center8855 Synergy Dr Mc Kinney, TX 75070
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Methodist McKinney Hospital

      8000 Eldorado Pkwy
      McKinney, TX 75070

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      81%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-McKinney

      5252 W University Dr
      McKinney, TX 75071
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      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, 2023)

      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.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Medical City McKinney

      4500 Medical Center Dr
      McKinney, TX 75069
      Recipient of 24
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical 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™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      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.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% 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
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