Hongha Vu-James, MD | Walnut Creek, CA | Gastroenterologist

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Dr. Hongha Vu-James treats colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease, and performs lower GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and upper GI endoscopy. She practices gastroenterology with 19 years of experience and is affiliated with Kindred Hospital Saint Louis South.

Dr. Vu-James earned her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and sees patients in Walnut Creek, California. She speaks Vietnamese.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
3.3

12 Ratings
19 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks Vietnamese
Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
7 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Hongha Vu-James' Ratings and Reviews

3.3

12 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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I've been going to Dr. Vu-James for several years. Had several colonoscopies and endoscopies. She always lets you know what's going on.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 22nd, 2022

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Dr Vu-James does not listen to a patient's concerns, she talks over a patient!

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

February 7th, 2021

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Patient and detail oriented. She spent a lot of time with me in the office and prepared me for my procedure which I was nervous about. I felt well prepared for it after our visit.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 8th, 2020

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Dr Vu-James did not spend quality time with me!

November 23rd, 2019

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Lack of communication is not an assent. Having the patient languish in the hospital with little to no contact person to person is not a skill. Family being told by the nurses’ station they have no way to find the MD on the case is frightening. I suggest John Muir put some doctors through a refresher course on patient care. We no longer consider Muir our Contra Costa premier facility.

September 6th, 2019

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Very personable and spent adequate time answering my questions and explaining the upcoming procedure.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 15th, 2018

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Very helpful

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 12th, 2018

John Muir Health

1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 150Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Tel: (925) 296-7340

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 - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Hongha Vu-James, MD	Rachel Oliver, APRN	Ji Soo Choi, APRN	Chimdi Mfebe, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.3 (12 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Vietnamese	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Walnut Creek , CA	Sacramento , CA	Sacramento , CA	Little Rock , AR
Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine	Med School: University of South Alabama	Med School: New York University	Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing
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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Gastroenterologist
Hemorrhoids
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

Hongha Vu-James holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine in 2007.

NPI Number

Hongha Vu-James' NPI number is 1174798805.

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