Dr. James S. Chesley, MD | Clinton, MD | Gastroenterologist

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Dr. James Chesley specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine, bringing 47 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Health System. Dr. Chesley is fluent in English.

Dr. Chesley is affiliated with University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center and practices in Clinton, Maryland. He focuses on treating conditions such as lower gastrointestinal bleeding, rectal bleeding, and rectal problems. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures with sedation. Patients have given Dr. Chesley an average rating of 4.3 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.3

42 Ratings
47 years of experience
11 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Johns Hopkins Health System
13 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Male

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I had to find another gastro Dr because he is rude and talk down to me. If I ask questions he'll say well get another dr if you don't take my word. I have a great dr now in Greenbelt, Md. I can ask questions without dr being rude!

July 23rd, 2018

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Like several of the other commenters here, I found Dr. Chesley to be short and unnecessarily "smart" in his remarks. He's quite arrogant. That said I believe he cares about his patients but his manner is very off-putting and he doesn't really listen to you. I think I'd rather have a dr. who is competent AND listens.

January 16th, 2018

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He was very short and abrupt with me following a test.

October 1st, 2016

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I have been seeing Dr. Chesley for 13 years now, he is awesome. Highly recommended.

July 15th, 2016

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I have visited both landover, and clinton offices, loved the service, still in my phone book, since .1988, he gets 5+ star from me.

March 28th, 2016

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Great Experience

September 26th, 2015

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Excellent in every capacity.

April 12th, 2015

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Dr. Chesley cares about his patients. His Bedside manner calms you. I recommend him to everyone who needs his service. Thank you Dr. Chesley.

August 6th, 2012

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Dr. Chesley perfomed two procedures on me and both went smooth. My last procdure (upper GI), Dr. Chesley told me everything looked great before I left, however when I got home and read the report it said I had a hiatal hernia. I was a little surprised this was not mentioned. Multiple biopsies were obtained. I called the main office and told them I never received my results. They told me Dr. Chesley would return my call. It's been a month and one week and I still have not received my results in the mail nor has anyone called me back. I'm going to keep calling or may have to physically stop by the office to get answers. This is very disappointing.

July 6th, 2012

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Dr. Chelsey's bedside manner is terrible. I left his office with more questions than answer. He his not friendly at all. I asked him a question about something and he got smart with me. Also, the girl working the front desk at his office is very rude. She is very abrupt. She promised to call me back with my test results and did not.When I reminded her that she was supposed to call me she got an attitude. NO thanks to this place.

January 10th, 2012

Southern Maryland Endoscopy Center

7700 Old Branch Ave Ste A102Clinton, MD 20735

Tel: (301) 868-9510

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Chelsey James S Jr Office

6134 Landover RdCheverly, MD 20785

Tel: (301) 341-1593

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Southern Maryland Endoscopy

7700 Old Branch AveClinton, MD 20735

Tel: (301) 877-4140

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Sound Physicians

3001 Hospital DrCheverly, MD 20785

Tel: (301) 618-6699

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Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

7503 Surratts RdClinton, MD 20735


Dr. James S Chesley, MD	Brendon Bower, APRN	Sarah Proffit, APRN	Dr. Varagur Bala Subramanian, MD
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Nephrology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (42 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3 (4 Ratings)
47 Years of Experience			43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English
Clinton , MD	Tempe , AZ	Baltimore , MD	Alexandria , VA
Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Cincinnati	Med School: Wilmington University	Med School: Maulana Azad Medical College
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Abdominal Pain
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Johns Hopkins Health System

Medical School

Stanford University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1979

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Where is Dr. James Chesley's office located?: Dr. James Chesley's office is located at 7700 Old Branch Ave Ste A102, Clinton, MD, 20735.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Chesley affiliated with?: Dr. James Chesley is affiliated with University Of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. James Chesley speak?: Dr. James Chesley speaks English.
Does Dr. James Chesley accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Chesley accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. James Chesley accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. James Chesley has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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