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Dr. James Dodds, MD

Dr. James Dodds, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. James Dodds, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Madisonville, KY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Dodds has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Louisville in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville and Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

200 Clinic Dr Madisonville, KY 42431
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dodds specializes in the area of Orthopedic 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.
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Dodds' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dodds

4.2
16 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
75%
75%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
19%
19%

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Failure To Properly Care For Patient
My appointment with Dr Dodds was the worst of any doctor I have seen over the years. He failed to look at my entire medical record or maybe he did and did not care that he prescribed an NSAID drug that is known for raising blood pressure, causing more fluid to build up in the heart and causing it to work harder, possibly cause a heart attack, stroke and renal failure. If he truly looked at my records he would have known i have cardiovascular disease and on three scripts to lower my blood presure and his script is the opposite of that. He failed to document the visist in the notes that all doctors do in patient records. It may have been that i am on a medicare advantage medical plan or that i am married to a man. 'Do Not Go To This Doctor.' If i hadn't called my cardiologist and double check on his script recomendation, I could have ended up in the hospital or worse, died.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Robert J Bullock – Mar 30, 2024
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Great Experience
Dr Dodds did my right total knee replacement. Very minimal pain and recovery is advancing much quicker than the 1st replacement done by another doctor. He thoroughly explained the technique with the robotic assistance. I had a little BP issue and he aired on the side of caution and addressed and monitored the situation. I am completely satisfied with the experience and would choose Dr.Dodds again for any orthopedic needs I have.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Linda Dukes – Mar 24, 2024
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Total reverse shoulder joint replacement
Dr Dodds did an excellent job. Explained everything in detail and gave good instructions for after surgery and rehab.
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Sandra Gary – Aug 15, 2023
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Total shoulder replacement
My husband had total surgery replacement he done an excellent job so glad we picked him
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Melissa morrow – Mar 26, 2023
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Following a car accident many years earlier, I was in need of bilateral knee replacements. Dr. Dodds did a superior job of repairing both of my knees. His kindness, compassion, and friendly personality went a long way in aiding my recovery. The office staff are friendly. Highly recommended!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Deborah Tate – Mar 09, 2021
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Dr. Dodds did emergency surgery on my mother. She broke her hip as a result of falling. My mother has dementia and mental illness. He treated her with great respect and dignity. He explained what needed to happen and listened to our concerns. Dr. Dodds presented himself like a gentleman. After the surgery, he sat down with us and explained the procedure that had taken place and presented the plan of rehabilitation. Feel truly blessed that he was the person there for my mom.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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lori (littlejohn) blalock in dawson springs ky – Mar 09, 2018
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This Doctor has a very very bad bed side manner, & is rude, & you wait for two hours & then put you in a room & forget you!!!! I do not recommend this doctor, if you are in pain, & cant afford to wait......sad sad man!!!!!
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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Atlanta, GA – Jan 20, 2017
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Had a knee replacement he did a great job
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
18 others found this helpful
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Janet smith in White plains! Ky – May 16, 2016
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care philosophy

Baptist Health Medical Group is a comprehensive, multispecialty network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our providers are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and strive to treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, every time, at every Baptist Health location.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

*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 Of Louisville Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2006
  • University Of Louisville

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Hosparus Western Kentucky200 Clinic Dr Madisonville, KY 42431
1

Practice

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc.2700 Stanley Gault Pkwy Ste 129 Louisville, KY 40223
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital

    440 Hopkinsville St
    Greenville, KY 42345

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

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville

    900 Hospital Dr
    Madisonville, KY 42431

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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