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Dr. James Lord, MD

Dr. James Lord, MD

Gastroenterology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. James Lord, MD is a gastroenterologist in Seattle, WA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98101
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Dr. Lord's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lord

3.1
8 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Terrible Attitude
I had good faith in Dr Lord - but it quickly evaporated. Incredibly rude, terrible attitude, often forgets you are paying for their services. Asked 2 questions to better understand the diagnosis and was told ‘I ask many questions’. Dr Lord - when folks are paying hundreds of dollars for your time and you send vague and often difficult to understand messages, we’re entitled to seek clarity.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jul 22, 2024
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As a patient, you will rarely ever speak to Dr. Lord as he will pass you through his to team instead. His head nurse, Ian, is incredibly condescending and has little regard for patient's feelings or concerns.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
1 other person found this helpful
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AvoidThisDoc – Aug 03, 2022
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Haven't seen him for a few years as I've moved away, but he's a top GI for Crohn's Disease. I've never seen anyone better, before or after. He can be a little rigid in his treatment plan, but he's a walking encyclopedia of Crohn's Disease research and everything he pushes for is firmly rooted in the research and the data. He has a sly sense of humor too, which may not be obvious until you've seen him a few times.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 08, 2020
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A scientist. Very focused. In my opinion this kind of person makes the best doctor. Has a keen sense of irony that may be mistaken for hubris. After reading his report and it's clarity I would insist upon him again.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Expertise makes me comfortable. – Apr 26, 2020
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Takes his name much too seriously. You must bow down to his treatments/OPINIONS or you're the cause of your own disease.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Seattle – Oct 27, 2018
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Worst doctor ever. Distracted, doesn't review pt medical information, doesn't spend time with patients, "forgets". HARMS patients and then lies. Avoid. Don't ever go to him.
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
10 others found this helpful
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Jeanne Bradford, RN, MS – Jun 18, 2018
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Dr. James Lord, MD is a gastroenterologist in Seattle, WA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

  • Gastroenterology

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  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001

  • University Of Washington

    1999

  • Brown University Alpert Medical School

    Undergraduate School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Virginia Mason Medical Center

Virginia Mason Medical Center1100 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98101
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