Dr. James M. Herman, MD | Ventura, CA | Neurosurgeon

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Dr. Herman graduated from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1986. He works in Ventura, CA and specializes in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Herman is affiliated with Saint Johns Regional Medical Center.

4.5

31 Ratings
40 years of experience
36 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Northwestern University
7 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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

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4.5

31 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Spent time with me: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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Dr Herman is the most compassionate, caring and skillled surgeon. Tasked with the thought of brain surgery, he made the journey the best imaginable. His entire staff showed confidence and understood the highly emotional side of undergoing something this stressful. 8 months later I can honestly say I would trust my life with his experience, knowledge and confidence and kind heart.

July 23rd, 2018

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When they found the tumor and suggested brain surgery, I felt like it would be the end of my life. It was very stressful and I was so worried. But after I visited Dr.Herman's office, I felt a little more reassured. The receptionist, nurse Cindy and Dr.Herman's assistant (Dr.Jessica ) are very nice and helpful. I met Dr.Herman on my second visit and I felt the doctor is a very serious doctor. He gave a detailed explanation of what he would do and answered all my questions. At the end of the meeting he gave a slight comforting smile which made me more confident to have the surgery. The surgery day went exactly as planned. Dr Herman visited me before he started and several times after the surgery. He also sent assistants to do follow up. I couldn't thank him enough for all the nice professional work he has done for me.

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

August 29th, 2016

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Comes in 45 minutes after my appointment time and just tries to rush me out the door so he could get to whatever else was obviously more important than his patients. Can't imagine a worse experience. Don't know how he stays in business with such awful service and obviously not caring about his patients. BRUTAL

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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

January 11th, 2016

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He saved my sons life, what else is there to say! He is a hero and a very nice man

Did Well

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

Needs Improvement

March 18th, 2015

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A very skilled and caring neurosurgeon.

October 21st, 2014

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Dr. Herman fixed my L5-S1 messed up spine that was locking up in 2001. It is now 2012 and I still believe he did a GREAT job. I hurt a different disk this week while saddling a very tall horse. I'm going back to Dr. Herman for help because he will FIX it. He listens! He is very good at his job! Pain gone. You won't regret getting his help!

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 6th, 2012

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Dr. Herman operated on me 3 times over 8 years. If it weren't for him I wouldn't be able to walk now. He is not "eager" to operate. Rather, he is very concerned with the patient's psychological readiness for surgery and it's consequences - it almost seems he's reluctant to operate unless he's convinced you're psychologically ready. He and his staff give as much follow up care as necessary. I can't imagine a better surgeon. I trust him completely

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

January 29th, 2008

Ventura County Medical Center

300 Hillmont AveVentura, CA 93003

Tel: (805) 652-6000

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

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Dr. James Marshall Herman, MD	Dr. Kevin Gerard Waldron, MD, FAANS	Dr. Andrew John Mikaelian, MD	Dr. Christopher Ashot Sarkiss, MD
Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Neurological Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (31 Ratings)	4.8 (32 Ratings)	4.4 (40 Ratings)	5 (25 Ratings)
40 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Ventura , CA	Laguna Hills , CA	Westlake Village , CA	Ventura , CA
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine	Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School	Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin	Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
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Neurological Surgery

Aneurysm
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor
Cancer
Craniotomy
Glioblastoma
Laminectomy
Neurosurgical Procedures
Spinal Disorders
Stroke

Dr. James Marshall Herman holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Northwestern University.

Medical School

Graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Herman's NPI number is 1952396491.

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