Dr. Helen A. James, MD | Bellingham, WA | Hand Surgery

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Dr. James graduated from the University of Otago Faculty of Medicine in 1964. She works in Bellingham, WA and 2 other locations and specializes in Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery. Dr. James is affiliated with Peacehealth United General Medical Center.

accepting new patients
3.5

26 Ratings
62 years of experience
speaks Spanish, English
Unc Memorial Hospital
9 written reviews
2 specialties
7 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Female

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She is great doctor. Knowledgeable and honest, she is very accurate too.

November 10th, 2015

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When asked the outcome was not what was planned she just said she didn't know that it wasn't possible.....she's the dr, shouldn't she know what is possible??

June 4th, 2015

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I had a breast reduction from Dr. James about 10 years ago. Unfortunate for me the Dr. was on her way to Fiji for a 2 month vacation, right after my surgery and did not do the liposuction on the sides which left me with "bat wings". As Dr. was on Vacation, although the after care was ,good by the nurse, by the time Dr. James got back I was told to fix the problem I would have to pay for the surgical center use . A few years later on I talked with another woman that had the same sloppy result. I cannot afford to fix the bat wings, so I am forced to live with deformed looking breasts. The direct result of Dr. James lack of either technique or sloppy work. Either way, I am paying the price...

March 6th, 2015

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My hand would never be the same without this practice, I

October 15th, 2013

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one of the very best doctors and surgeons I have ever been to. should see my no scars suegery.

September 20th, 2011

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Dr. James came highly recommended and my experience has been positive. I actually look forward to hand surgery.

April 5th, 2011

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Dr. James did a scar revision for me (breast reduction in 2005 from a different dr.). My "new" scar looks a million times better, already-- only 4 weeks after the surgery. She is great, calm.. relaxed.. funny. Recommend her to anyone.

March 30th, 2010

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I had a breast reduction.Thexperience was good although dr james showed up for surgery and did nottake much time to draw on my brest to see where the incisions would be. i was supposed to come in the day before to have this done but the app was cancelled by the office the doctor and nurses were great taking care of me the problem came up when i had healed and was unhappy with some scar tissue. Dr james looked at the issue and said to come in and she could give me localanesthesia & fix it in the officer for free.when i called to make the appointment i was told i would have to got to the surgery center and it would cost me 150.00. I never went in but i am still very unhappy with the side of my breasts. under my armpits i look like i have 2 extra nipples.

March 5th, 2010

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Just a great doctor-

March 4th, 2010

Plastic Surgery Bellingham

2500 Squalicum Pkwy Bldg 102Bellingham, WA 98225

Tel: (360) 676-0972

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Dr's Blackburn and Whitney

2500 Squalicum PkwyBellingham, WA 98225

Tel: (360) 676-0972

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons

3001 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 5Bellingham, WA 98225

Tel: (360) 676-0972


Dr. Helen Ann James, MD	Dr. Edwin Yaoyuan Chang	Dr. William Michael Baader, MD	Dr. Jonathan Reagan Grant, MD
Hand Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
3.5 (26 Ratings)	4.4 (7 Ratings)	3.5 (30 Ratings)	3.6 (23 Ratings)
62 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English		Speaks Russian, German, English	Speaks English
Bellingham , WA	Mount Vernon , WA	Sedro Woolley , WA	Mount Vernon , WA
Med School: University Of Otago Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School	Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine	Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine
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Unc Memorial Hospital

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University Of Otago Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 1964

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Where is Dr. Helen James's office located?: Dr. Helen James's office is located at 2500 Squalicum Pkwy Bldg 102, Bellingham, WA, 98225.

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