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Linda K James

Linda K James, MD

General Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Affiliated Provider
Need help scheduling? Call 707-964-6910

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Linda K James

About The Provider

Linda James, MD is a board-certified general surgeon with many years of experience caring for patients right here on the coast. She specializes in a wide range of surgeries, including breast surgery, hernia repair and laparoscopic gall bladder and colon resections. She also performs colonoscopies and biopsies.

Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. Multispecialty: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

Insurance

Search plans
  • AH Employee/ Incentive Health
  • Anthem
  • Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • HealthNet
  • Partnership (Under Hospital TIN)
  • PAVE
  • UHC

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

210 ratings, 45 reviews

Our providers are at the heart of delivering whole-person care. We encourage patients to share their experiences through a patient satisfaction survey they receive following visits. Provider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to provider-focused questions in this survey. Please see the provider’s star rating and patient reviews below. Thank you for giving Adventist Health the opportunity to support your best health.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2026

    Dr. James is the best. She always answers every question I have with clear, understandable information. She is efficient but never hurries me. She clearly knows what she is doing. I find visits to her to be very easy and pleasant. We are so lucky to have someone of her caliber caring for us here on the North Coast.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/4/2026

    Dr. James is great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/4/2026

    Dr.James is a terrific Dr. She listens to what a person has to say

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/14/2026

    Dr. Linda James is always courteous, kind and professional. We are lucky to have her serving our community.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Very patient and thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    My consultation was pleasant and informative. I left without any unanswered questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Good visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Dr James is so fun! She is great at getting things done. No delay & went right to work. I was out within 20 minutes & we had lots of laughs In between ! She is highly skilled & gave me some pointers on better skin care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Dr. James was thorough and informative as well as kind, compassionate, and humorous

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Dr James is well versed In her field and considers input openly and equally.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Dr. James is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    I had a very good appointment with the surgeon at Adventist Health. She was very thorough & answered, everything I had questions about. I'm grateful for my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr. James knows me well enough to know what to do to help me. She listens to me and always works to do what is best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/2/2026

    I first heard about Dr. James years ago from several friends who said she was great. I agree.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Dr James was incredibly thorough and calmed my nerves. This was a follow up visit and my recovery had followed the path exactly how she told me it would go.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Dr. James paid attention to me and addressed all my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    She explains & listens & communication is her strong suit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Dr James is amazing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Dr. James provides clear, important information and answers all my questions fully. She has a wealth of knowledge, but is practical. We are so lucky to have her on the North Coast!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    Dr. James is a wonderful doctor. She removed a lesion on my hand in minutes and stitched it up very quickly. My hand Is healing well and at this time no infection

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Dr. Linda James is a professional and is a gift to this community. She is so talented and explains everything really well. She is able to answer all questions asked. Please give this woman a raise. She's fantastic! I wish she could be my primary care doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    The doctor always listens to what I say. She offers ideas of things I should do and let's me know when I am wrong. That Is great. I would easily recommend her to others.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    Can't say enough good things about her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Linda James is the best! She will assess and make the best recommendation, not rushing into surgery if not needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr James was very kind personal clear helpful caring and provided me with a great sense of ease

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Dr. James always listens. I know she really cares. She tells it likes it is. Always appreciate it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Dr. James deserves huge credit for her attention to her patients' care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr. James explains things and encourages you to ask questions if you have any.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Dr. James reviewed recent labs and engaged in a conversation about my health concerns in addition to reviewing the information for my planned procedure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Dr. James is knowledgeable, helpful advise and took care of my skin problem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Dr James is great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Great and very friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    She listens. She answers. She helps. She's knowledgeable, efficient, professional, caring, everything I need in a doctor.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Felt like I was being rushed through so she could get to the next patient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Dr James very thoroughfull body skin check was done in a very respectful and civilized way, that I found way above average.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Dr. James is great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    Dr. James is an excellent surgeon.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Dr, Linda James was awesome!!! Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr James is a very caring and of course very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    As stated Dr. James is a good listener & answers all my questions to my satisfaction.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr. James is a very good listener. She was receptive to my concerns and waited to comment or give her opinion on what I had to say. One can tell she is very experienced which solicits confidence.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr James is a treasure. We're fortunate to have her here.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Again, I appreciated that she took time to listen to me and also explain things in a manner that was clear.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Dr James is admired & loved.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    Dr. James is very efficient, also explains her procedures.