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Dr. James Lew, MD

Dr. James Lew, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Lew, MD is a family medicine physician in Salinas, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California in 1984. He is affiliated with Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 3 Star Rating (4 reviews)

SVMC Primecare

355 Abbott St Ste 100 Salinas, CA 93901
Telehealth available
(831) 751-7070

At a Glance

  • 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
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Lew's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lew

3.0
4 ratings, 2 with a written review
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Dr. was the Doctor for 1/30/21. I had a severe migraine the front desk assured me that a message was sent to him and I would get a callback if he would be able to see me or not. I didn't hear back from anyone Saturday. No regard for how the patient is feeling, at least a return call so I could have gone to Doctors on Duty earlier instead of waiting for him to call me back. No Empathy for patients and lack of regard. I was very disappointed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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lizandra carbajal – Feb 02, 2021
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This so called doc was absolutely HORRIBLE!! He was the worst experience ever, I tried to explain my pain and he "sushed" me 4 times. He asked me if I had pain in another area and I answered yes only for him to say to me"ok well let's not get off topic and stick to what your visit was for" (he was the one that asked) I weigh 145 and 5'2 tall, and he pointed out 6 times that I was extremely obese :( at one point he pointed to the fat on my stomach while saying it, he made me feel horrible
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Watsonville, CA – Sep 09, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Lew, MD is a family medicine physician in Salinas, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California in 1984. He is affiliated with Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Family Medicine

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  • Natividad Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of California

    Medical School, 1984
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Locations

SVMC Primecare

SVMC Primecare355 Abbott St Ste 100 Salinas, CA 93901
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

    450 E Romie Ln
    Salinas, CA 93901
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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