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Dr. James Southwell, DO

Dr. James Southwell, DO

Neurology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. James Southwell, DO is a neurologist in Kansas City, KS and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as University of Kansas Hospital and Freeman Hospital West. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 69 reviews 4 Star Rating (69 reviews)

Practice

3901 Rainbow Blvd Kansas City, KS 66160

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Dr. Southwell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Southwell

4.0

69 ratings, 53 with a written review
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
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Liz S – Feb 08, 2025
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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
4 people found this helpful
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May 13, 2024
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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
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Eric Daraban – Apr 10, 2024
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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
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Thankful patient – Nov 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Nov 09, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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DC – Jan 31, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Mar 15, 2022
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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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Kris S. – Feb 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Overwhelmed, Rushed, Dismissive practice – Apr 11, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sherri – Sep 09, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Charlan Green – Aug 08, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Linda Regelski – Aug 01, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dana – Mar 08, 2020
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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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Grace – Jan 12, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 27, 2019
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What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 23, 2019
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Mar 22, 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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Carrie – Feb 13, 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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Monte Washington Jr in Basehor, KS – Feb 05, 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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Gary Hines in Kansas City, MO – Jan 02, 2019
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care philosophy

Dr. Southwell believes in providing thorough, comprehensive general neurological care to his patients with neurological needs. 
  • Neurology

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  • University Of Kansas Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Kansas City University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
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    Practice

    University of Kansas Hospital Transplant Center3901 Rainbow Blvd Kansas City, KS 66160
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    Office1004 Carondelet Dr Ste 410 Kansas City, MO 64114
    2
    Olathe Medical Center20333 W 151st St Olathe, KS 66061
    3

    Practice

    The University of Kansas Hospital4000 Cambridge St Kansas City, KS 66160
    4
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