James Kiely's Online Review Report Card

NO COMPLAINTS, MADE ME FEEL LIKE I WAS IN GREAT HANDS, NUMBER ONE SURGEON!!

Very good

In my search to locate Dr. Kiely, since he is no longer with Columbia-Presbyterian, I felt compelled to write a review following my noting of the unfavorable ratings on Dr. Kiely. After an awful experience and the sub-standard medical care provided by the highly unethical Dr. Rebecca Levine (who is with Montefiore Medical Group), I researched extensively to find a doctor who would properly attend to me. Dr. Kiely was that person. In order to be attended to by Dr. Kiely, I left Montefiore and went with Westmed. Unlike, Rebecca Levine, Dr. Kiely took his time to properly attend to me and was comprehensive in his examination and course of medical care. Because of Dr Levine’s inaccurate diagnosis and improper care, my life was altered by increased frequencies of fecal incontinence. Dr. Kiely’s thoroughness in his care and course of action, prior to requisite surgery, demonstrated the outstanding physician that he is. It is because of Dr. Kiely, I was able to regain my quality of life.

dR kIELY REMOVED A FISTULA FROM MY VAGINA IN MAY 'SAID IT WOULD TAKE 3 HOURS IT TOOK 7 WAS IN COMA FOR 4 DAYS WHEN AWOKE WAS COMPLETELY . Learned to walk again with therapy - PARALYZED. That surgery left a stoma on my stomach which was inserted Oct. 13th was supposed to take one hr took 5 and left me with uncontrollable diarhea and considerable loss of income. Even with extenuating circumstances from past surgeries this was over he top.

Not impressed. I was sent to Dr. Kiely as a second opinion by the Chairman Dr. Kiran and thought he had no fund of knowledge and a dismissive bedside manner. I had no confidence in his surgery plan. I called back to ask a question after doing my homework and cannot get a call back from this doctor. Dr. Kiely is very busy I am told. Best of luck to those he is busy with.

Dr. Kindly took the time to listen to both me and my family. He cared enough to help find a solution to a very difficult problem which other doctors had left alone for many years. My case was also complicated as I have vertical nystagmus, making my eyes jump rapidly up and down. I trusted him completely to change my medications for seizures, and it was successful. Although I am devastated to lose him as my doctor, I wish him every success in his future endeavors. Thank you Jane for all your help when I needed it the most. you both will never be forgotten. Thanks again for your service and dedication! God bless you both!

I was a very complicated case and Dr. Kiely did not hesitate to take time to find a treatment plan to help me.His compassion and concern will never be forgotten. It is with great sadness that he is leaving his practice, but I wish him the very best in his future endeavors. Thank you, Dr. Kindly, and Jane, for everything. God bless you both!

I have been a patient for years and he is the most competent dr. He is not a softball but gives me straight answers and helps manage my epilepsy. He calls me at 5:30 any day I call having a seizure issue and it is true appointments can take planning he and his staff are responsive.

I was lucky to receive care from Dr. Kiely. I highly recommend him. He should be anyone’s first choice. He operated on me at Baystate Medical Center.

After reading some of the negative reviews I wonder if we are talking about the same Dr. I had an abnormal MRI one day and Dr Kiely agreed to see me the very next day! He spent almost 30 minutes with me even though I was a “work in”. I have had a very complicated case in which Dr Kiely had to consult with my other physicians. He has worked well and timely with them. I found him very cordial and kind. He spent almost 30 minutes on my first visit with me and my spouse. He has ordered additional tests as needed. And he has called me personally at home: once even on a weekend to see how I was doing and to give me lab information and recommendations. His staff was helpful and kind. They sometimes get a little behind in returning calls or getting caught up the patient portal, but being in the health field myself I totally understand. My spouse and I have both been pleased.