Dr. James O. Wright, MD | Fargo, ND | Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Dr. James Wright has practiced thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and surgery for 52 years and is affiliated with Essentia Health Fargo. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and sees patients in Fargo, North Dakota.

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15 Ratings
52 years of experience
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School
7 written reviews
3 specialties
7 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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Dr. Wright's Ratings and Reviews

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15 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 15 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Had a good bedside manner: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Because to him my wife no longer exists.

May 19th, 2019

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After a quad bypass, my late husband had a second surgery to stop bleeding an hour after first one. Next day he went to cardiac floor from ICU at Allen. From the start after leaving ICU he was sweating profusely, have problems with breathing and blood sugar was screwy. I was assured over and over that it was normal for second day. He died about 5 hours after leaving ICU. Dr. told me in front of at least five other people that I had the right to litigate but I would be reliving his death worse than ever for five years and he is "a professional defendant". I was sick to my stomach after that meeting. I just wanted to know what happened after a surgery that he said had a 98 per cent success rate. Stay by your loved one's bedside 24/7 til he or she gets home!

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner

August 29th, 2017

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I love Dr. James he is aweosome!

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 26th, 2017

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My mom died because of him, his surgery caused her death. He was very dishonest and the whole time he never kept us updated about my mom and DID NOT LET US KNOW WHAT WAS REALLY GOING ON!!!!!

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Needs Improvement

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

January 7th, 2017

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Amazing doctor, always on time and always informing us of everything 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

June 16th, 2015

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I am very pleased with the care and recovery while under the care of Dr. Wright & his staff.

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

February 13th, 2012

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Really bad bedside manners. When mom died under his surgery, he just told us we were going to have a bad day. Said 3 times it was his fault, but yet we couldn't sue him. I was hoping this man would lose his job !

Did Well

Needs Improvement

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

May 16th, 2010

Essentia Health Fargo

3000 32nd Ave SFargo, ND 58103

Tel: (701) 364-8000

The Childrens Heart Clinic

3000 32nd Ave SFargo, ND 58103

Tel: (612) 813-8800

Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Fri9:30 am - 3:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. James Orrall Wright III, MD	Dr. Mark Olof Jensen, MD	Dr. Alonso Carrasco JR., MD	Dr. Jorge Alberto Ortiz, MD
Thoracic Surgery	Surgery	Urology	Surgery
		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3 (15 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
52 Years of Experience	48 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
			Speaks English
Fargo , ND	Fargo , ND	Minneapolis , MN	Toledo , OH
Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School	Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL	Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston	Med School: Albany Medical College
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Aneurysm
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Diabetes Complications
Surgery
Varicose Veins
Vascular Malformations
Vascular Surgery

Dr. James Orrall Wright holds an expired medical license in the state of North Dakota.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1974.

NPI Number

Dr. Wright's NPI number is 1780663260.

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Which hospitals is Dr. James Wright affiliated with?: Dr. James Wright is affiliated with Essentia Health Fargo.

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