Dr. James is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist who moved out to Laguna Beach from New York City in January 2007 where he had been in private practice for 18 years.
He graduated from the University of Rochester and then completed medical school at the Chicago Medical School. His OB/GYN training was done at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York and then began his career in private practice in NYC. He built a large, respected and successf ...
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Patients consistently praise Dr. Kenneth James and his staff for their friendliness, professionalism, and efficiency. Many appreciate the short wait times, clean facilities, and ease of scheduling. Dr. James is described as caring, thorough, and knowledgeable, taking the time to listen and address concerns. Patients feel comfortable, well-cared for, and trust his judgment. His clear communication, supportive approach, and ability to explain things understandably are highly valued. Many also note his excellent bedside manner and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of the office, making patients feel like family.
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Dr. Kenneth James was efficient and got to the point. He addressed my concerns and helped work with me on my difficult schedule. I am very grateful
Service, care and timing
Dr. James is so understanding and patient when it comes to concerns regarding my pregnancy. His staff is extremely nice and friendly.
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I really like Dr. James' demeanor. He's respectful while being to-the-point and efficient. He heard all my questions and concerns but also kept the appointment short which I appreciated
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Quick, detailed and friendly.
In my high risk pregnancy I needed extra care and support. My ob-gyn was very supportive throughout my pregnancy.
Always very little wait time. Dr James is great !!
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Dr. James is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist who moved out to Laguna Beach from New York City in January 2007 where he had been in private practice for 18 years.
He graduated from the University of Rochester and then completed medical school at the Chicago Medical School. His OB/GYN training was done at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York and then began his career in private practice in NYC. He built a large, respected and successful practice and his patients were sad to see him leave the NYC area.
Dr. James has a tremendous passion for obstetrics. He specializes in low and high-risk obstetrics. He has extensive experience in all types of pregnancy issues. For example: hypertensive disorders, diabetes, preterm labor and multiple gestation. He is also very skilled in operative deliveries and cesarean sections.
Gynecologically he loves spending time talking with his patients about preventive care. He is very thorough when following his patients with their routine gynecologic care. He spends equal time with all his patients whether adolescent, reproductive age or menopausal. Dr. James is very competent in a multitude of surgical procedures. He enjoys laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, vaginal and abdominal procedures. He spends plenty of time discussing all the options with each patient in order to readily prepare them for their procedure.
He comes from an extended family of Obstetrician and Gynecologists. His father, Dr. David James, whom he practiced with for 8 years, was a highly respected OB/GYN in New York. Dr. James’ brother Richard also found his passion in Obstetrics and is taking over the family business in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ken’s Uncle Geoffrey James and Cousin Jason James as well are a father-son duo in Miami, Florida and Cousin Raymond Poliakin is a practicing OB/GYN here in Thousand Oaks, California. These are truly generations of physicians with a passion for caring and treating women.
Dr. James has a wonderful family. He has been married to his college sweetheart Mara for 23 years and they have 3 great children: Brian, 21; Scott, 18; and Alexa, 15. Dr. James enjoys spending as much time with them as possible playing sports, helping them with homework and projects and just spending quiet time together.
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