Dr. James Appelbaum, MD
Neurology•Male•Age 60
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
8919 Parallel Pkwy Ste 440
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(913) 594-3036
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Dr. James Appelbaum, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Kansas City, KS and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Appelbaum has more experience with Epilepsy, Neurodegenerative Disorders, and Headache than other specialists in his area. He graduated from University of Kansas / School of Medicine medical school in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence Medical Center and Saint John Hospital. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Appelbaum to book an appointment.
Accepting new patients
Dr. James Appelbaum, MD
Neurology
Providence Medical GroupKansas City, KS 66112
8919 Parallel Pkwy Ste 440
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What went well
- Appointment scheduling (6)
- Appointment wasn't rushed (4)
- Explained conditions well (4)
What could be improved
- Appointment was rushed (24)
- Didn't explain conditions well (24)
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions (24)
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Was neurologically kindled on several occasions when Dr. Appelbaum failed to taper benzodiazepines adequacy, failed to properly give adequate dosages of benzodiazepines when I was switching psychiatrists and failed to give proper medical treatment during this time when he only gave me 1/3 the dose of what my psychiatrist left me at. This led to severe benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome. My Doctor who graduated from Duke, has told me that a neurologist should be able to taper someone off benzodiazepines safely but he failed and refused a slow taper, my doctor went on to further state this made him a bad doctor and in their viewpoint this should of not happened. They stated he should of been there to fill the scripts until I found a new psychiatrist which also failed to happen. Wow!
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Dec 24, 2019
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Dr. Appelbaum is a very poor doctor. I took my husband to him for tremors and diminishing mobility thinking it could be Parkinson's. Applebaum said it was a gait disorder and essential tremor and sent him for therapy. It didn't work but he wanted him to go again. I took him to a neurosurgeon instead and he sent him for extensive testing. He has spinal stenosis where arthritis is forming in his lower back and neck and squeezing the nerves in his spine. He now is on a walker and can barely stand up. Applebaum wasted valuable time. We don't know if surgery can be done now.
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Oct 10, 2019
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10/16/2019 Yes, I liked Dr. Appelbaum very much. He explained everything that he was doing as he was doing each procedure to my husband. Very knowledgeable and pleasant. Our first visit was very impressive.
I am not one of those wives that come to every visit with their husband but he wanted me there today so I was allowed in the room with him and Dr. Appelbaum didn't make me feel uncomfortable doing so.
Thank you Dr. Appelbaum, we appreciated your time.
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Thomas Steger in Leavenworth, KS – Oct 16, 2018
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In response to the question does the scan show further damage? He stated, "who knows there is so much." No explanation give. Any answers wee short and tinged with sarcasm.
What went well
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What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Leesa in St. Joseph, MO – Jul 23, 2018
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Bad manners.
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Jun 08, 2017
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Dr Applebaum doesnt take the time to look further into things he just goes with the fast and quick solution i have horrible headaces still and i know for a fact i am bipolar and he doesnt seem to care to much
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jess in Kansas City, KS – Nov 18, 2016
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Poor communication skills, 4 months with no diagnosis
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Kansas City, KS – Jun 22, 2016
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Doesn't remember see me between visits. Never fully read the reports from other Drs didn't even notice my responses were slow.
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Frustrated in Grand view Plaza,KS – Apr 26, 2016
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Doesn't seem to want to look too far into the issues, tremors......
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Osawatomie – Jan 25, 2016