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Dr. James McGinnis, DO

Dr. James McGinnis, DO

Pediatric Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James McGinnis, DO is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Wheelersburg, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as King's Daughters Medical Center and Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

8046 Ohio River Rd Ste A Wheelersburg, OH 45694
Telehealth available
(740) 574-2042

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. McGinnis specializes in the areas of Addiction Medicine, Family Practice/OMT & Pain Medicine. • 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.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. McGinnis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McGinnis

3.6
13 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
54%
54%
4 star
15%
15%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
31%
31%

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Dr is wonderful but the nurse practitioner is not friendly fair or nice! Other staff is great also
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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Nancy – Feb 13, 2023
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Dr mdginnis is the most compassionate doctor ever
Dr mcginnis listened and is trying to actually find out what's going on with me.. I've had several failed surgeries in last 2 years and I was being thrown from Dr to dr...highly recommend him to anyone that cannot get answers to their chronic pain. 5 stars
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
3 others found this helpful
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Debi heiss – Jan 30, 2023
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Does not properly evaluate past medical records, repeatedly prescribed drugs that caused serious side effects. He omitted important information from my medical records. He took no interest in improving my quality of life. The office is poorly maintained also and some of the staff are way less than friendly.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Apr 27, 2018
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Dr. McGinnis has been a Godsend! My doc of 40 years retired recently and before doing so recommended Dr.McGinnis to deal with my pain management. I was unsettled of having to get started with a new doctor and staff after being with one that new my health as much as my retiring doctor . But , that wasn't the case after meeting and discussing my medical history and having treatment plan explained fully. Staff is wonderful .Love Amy McIntyre LPN Also . So glad to have quality of life back !
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
6 others found this helpful
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Newsome – Apr 17, 2018
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Very personable, went over medical tests, took the necessary amount of time to go over everything that was wrong with me. I am very happy that I found this doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Tom in Huntington, WV – Aug 24, 2016
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Decent Doctor. However his billing staff are idiots if you don't give them your new insurance card right away and you give it halfway thru the year they won't go back and bill it if you don't specifically tell them. They wait and then send it to a creditor and you get footed with the bill after its to late to get insurance to pick it up. Also, he runs expensive tests at his office but never really goes over the results
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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Name45662 in Portsmouth Ohio – Jul 28, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James McGinnis, DO is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Wheelersburg, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology

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

  • New York Institute Of Technology / Old Westbury

    Medical School, 1988
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians®
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Addiction Medicine
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Family Practice/OMT
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Pain Medicine
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More than three years ago
State Medical Board of Ohio

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Locations

Practice

Wheelersburg Medical Associates8046 Ohio River Rd Ste A Wheelersburg, OH 45694
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • King's Daughters Medical Center

    2201 Lexington Ave
    Ashland, KY 41101

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio

    1901 Argonne Rd
    Portsmouth, OH 45662

  • Southern Ohio Medical Center

    1805 27th St
    Portsmouth, OH 45662
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    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

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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