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Dr. Jim Youssef, MD

Dr. Jim Youssef, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Jim Youssef, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Durango, CO and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Holy Cross Hospital and CommonSpirit St. Catherine Hospital-Garden City. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

1 Mercado St Ste 200 Durango, CO 81301

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Dr. Youssef's Reviews

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4.5
15 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Jim conducted emergency back surgery on me over 20 years ago after I fell close to 50 feet in a rock-climbing accident. His follow-up throughout my recovery was exceptional and he treated me like a friend who really cared.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 09, 2021
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Dr. Yousef completed my 2 level cervical fusion and 2 years later it has not fused and there is a fractured screw in my neck. I went to try and make an appointment to see what he could do and his billing staff said that they made a mistake and I owed $90 from over a year ago. I had no idea. I told them I get paid next week and even though I don't like their mistake I would pay it next week. Jessica in billing told me that I could make an appointment after I paid my account and she could turn it over to collections if I wanted her to. I said I wanted to tell Dr. Youseff that because of their mistake I could not see him. Does he know that his is the practice? His surgery has failed and he would rather not know about it unless he gets this tiny amount of money. $90 is nothing to him. All I asked for was a week and they will not budge and will not let me speak to him at all. They flat out told me I could not leave a message or speak to him at all. There are other dr. to fix his mess!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 30, 2019
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Dr Youssef replaced my c6 disc with an artificial one in 2008..I traveled from Florida and stayed in Durango for 5 weeks. It is 2018 and I am running, biking, working etc with few complaints except for normal aging issues. Thank you Dr Youssef.
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
9 others found this helpful
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Mary in Naples, FL – Mar 10, 2018
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He never hurries you. He is kind, patient and understanding. I trust him with my life. He is brilliant when it comes to actual surgery.
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
16 others found this helpful
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Carmen P in Monticello, Ut – Jan 31, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Each patient is approached as an individual and I listen closely to my patient's needs. I formulate a unique plan around each patient's condition and diagnosis and believe in an active surgical recovery focused on a holistic approach to healing....read more

biography

I am a board-certified Fellowship-trained spine specialist and surgeon. I have practiced in Durango, CO since 1997 and specialize in minimally invasive spine surgery, complex degenerative spine conditions involving the cervical and thoracolumbar...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • University Calif Davis

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997

  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • University Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
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Practice

Durango Orthopedic Associates Inc.1 Mercado St Ste 200 Durango, CO 81301
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
(970) 382-9500
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