Locations of James Herman Albers, MD

Biography

Language(s) Spoken
English
Education
Medical School: MD, University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals (Galveston) (1988)
Internship: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (1989)
Residency: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (1992)
Certifications
Sports Medicine- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Insurances accepted

Baylor Scott & White has established agreements with several types of insurance to ensure your health needs are covered.

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice.

 

Please contact your provider to confirm if your insurance is accepted.

Let’s tailor your healthcare to you.

Use MyBSWHealth to get a personalized care experience.

Create a MyBSWHealth account

Patient Ratings (75)

The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .

5.0 overall patient satisfaction
averageRating metric
4.9
Wait Time at Clinic
5.0
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
5.0
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
5.0
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
5.0
Rate Care Provider

Patient Comments (37)

Overview of patient comments

Summary created using AI

Patients appreciate

Dr. James Albers receives consistently outstanding reviews from his patients, with the vast majority giving him perfect 5-star ratings. Patients repeatedly praise his thoroughness and his ability to explain medical information clearly, making treatments and care options easy to understand. He is frequently described as caring, kind, and genuinely concerned about his patients' wellbeing. Many reviewers highlight that Dr. Albers truly listens to their concerns and takes time with them, never making them feel rushed. His professional expertise and knowledge are consistently recognized, and several long-term patients express deep loyalty, with some considering him not just their doctor but a friend. His responsiveness through patient communication systems and his patient, understanding approach with special needs patients are also noted as particular strengths.

Patients also share

While Dr. Albers himself receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, one significant concern was raised about support staff. A parent of a child with cerebral palsy had an extremely negative experience with a lab technician who was unprofessional, uncaring, and failed to appropriately accommodate the special needs child during an x-ray procedure. The technician did not take time to understand the child's limitations and was not compassionate in her approach, which caused distress to both the patient and parent. This incident stands out as the only substantive criticism in the reviews, though it pertains to ancillary staff rather than Dr. Albers directly.

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.