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James A. McCombs, DO

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759 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Immediate Care

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Education

Medical Education:: DO, University of Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine - 2007
Residency:: Akron General Medical Center/NEOMED - 2010

Board Certifications

American Board of Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.7

4.7

759 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr. McCombs was very nice and took care of me with efficiency and kindness.

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Thorough, kind, professional, efficient. Thank you!

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Fast, friendly, empathetic

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February 22, 2026

5.0

He was wonderful- caring, quick action

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Personable and thorough in exam and recommendations. Condition worsened after visit, but addressed immediate needs until I saw my GP.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Clear and helpful

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Listened and explained very well

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Professional and competent.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

He was very efficient and the prescriptions he ordered helped me almost immediately.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

He knew what to do and how to do it. He was quick, cordial, polite, and concerned. He did a great job for me.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

OMG...ALL OF THE ABOVE! Dr. McCombs SO incredible that I WISHED he could be my Care Doctor!

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February 06, 2026

5.0

He was kind and knowledgeable and answered all my questions

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Caring demeanor..took time to explain treatment

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Nice, competent, healthy man

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February 03, 2026

5.0

A pleasant relief to have trusted care.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Professional and effective

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Very good doctor!!!!

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Dr McCombs was GREAT! Kept me well informed about what was going on and I learned a lot. . . for next time, which I hope I won't ever happen I really appreciated being treated like a competent adult.

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Friendly, thorough

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January 21, 2026

5.0

I thought he was really good

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Very clear professional care. He gave me loads of information on self-care and what to expect throughout the heeling process. He was very reassuring.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Respectful and knowledgeable

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Read chart before seeing me, shared diagnosis and reassurance that not having adverse reaction to antibiotic.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Convenient!

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Direct, specific, supportive

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Realized the problem and comfortably resolved 17

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Listened and knowledgeable

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Kind, competent.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Efficient

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January 01, 2026

5.0

He was very nice.

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January 01, 2026

5.0

One of the best doctors I've ever had he was patient and caring. He did not get annoyed or feel rushed. He took his time and really explained everything to me from the x-rays and was just extremely thorough. He's a really great doctor. You don't find any of that have that great bedside manner like he does.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

He called me that same evening to report the lab results! Very polite and professional!

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December 29, 2025

4.0

Did tele health because long wait. He was informative and polite. Appreciated he help me not have to wait... called me in the waiting room.

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December 27, 2025

4.0

I appreciate he also offered a rx for yeast infection that often occurs when women take antibiotics

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December 27, 2025

5.0

He took his time to assess the wound and prescribed an antibiotic.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Empathetic and knowledgeable

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December 24, 2025

5.0

He explained questions I had for him

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Competent and good looking!!!

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December 14, 2025

5.0

He seemed very knowledgeable and was a good listener. Also explained why he was doing to do and why. He was very calm and made me feel comfortable.

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Took concerns seriously, fast

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Efficient, thorough but quick

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December 10, 2025

5.0

He is prompt and explains well the situation.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Prompt and friendly

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Professional and gave practical advice for managing my injury.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Showed genuine care gave thorough explanation of issue

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December 02, 2025

5.0

He was pleasant and polite and explained everything that he was joining as well as follow up care instructions.

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November 30, 2025

5.0

Kind manner and good communication

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. McCombs was positive & well mannered and seemed confident of his knowledge skills & ability. He was professional yet very personable & relatable & kind.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

He was super thorough, attentive, and felt like he was truly invested in resolving my son's elbow pain. He was gentle and empathetic, and he didn't give up easily on troubleshooting the situation (which he easily could have)

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November 16, 2025

5.0

Friendly and answered questions

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November 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Combs was kind and professional and answered any questions He was a real sweetie--thank you for him being there

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. McCombs was able to assess my injury, provide me with a diagnosis, treatment, and follow a up visit that I needed.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Hard to tell from a single "making sure I have a cold" appointment but he was prompt and informed and pro while still nice.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Very direct and prompt

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Kind, compassionate, quick, and thorough provider.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

He was quickly aware of a diagnosis

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Good service.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Pain free and efficient laceration repair

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October 20, 2025

5.0

He was very efficient.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

pleasant, efficient, seemed knowledgeable.

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October 11, 2025

5.0

Attentive. Responsive. Easy to engage.

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October 11, 2025

5.0

Listen to my concerns and helped me.

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October 10, 2025

5.0

He was really nice and kind with my little one

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Good care

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Took time to answer questions and provide suggestions on how to better manage sprain and wound.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

He addressed my concerns right away and came. Up with a plan. I just wasn't feeling well and needed to figure out what. Was going on.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

He was able to diagnose me quickly and get me the treatment I need.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

He was great. Super friendly and answered all my questions. It was honestly the best experience I've had coming to the clinic.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent doctor and explains everything to you. Very compassionate.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Straight to the point. Timely.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

He asked all the right questions and was also able to alleviate my discomfort at that moment

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Friendly, efficient care

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Thorough.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. McCombs was professional, went over my health issues, answered questions, recommended appropriate testing and treatment.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

He was very professional

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Personable and knowledgeable about my symptoms

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September 10, 2025

4.0

Straightforward, very professional

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September 07, 2025

5.0

Attentive and efficient

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September 06, 2025

5.0

James was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. The appointment was quick, and I was in and out in no time. I appreciate how respectful everyone was of my time.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

He diagnosed the problem, infected thumb cuticle under nail, and prescribed antibiotic.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Very thorough

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September 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. McCombs did not appeared rushed and was professional. I've come across NM Physicians who were rather short with me.

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September 01, 2025

5.0

He took the time to listen to me and gave me feedback based on his expertise.

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August 21, 2025

5.0

Personalable, nice, quick

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August 21, 2025

5.0

efficient, compassionate, intelligent

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August 21, 2025

4.0

Dr. McCombs was attentive and nice at this visit, but this is the only time I saw him, so I do not know him well enough to recommend him.

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August 16, 2025

5.0

Attentive and thorough in his care

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August 14, 2025

5.0

He was understanding of my concerns, recommendations and treatment were awesome. Thanks

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. McCombs was thorough and calm. He helped to ease our concerns.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

He was very nice and answered all my questions. I got a couple of stitches and the whole procedure was quick and practically painless.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Excellent and caring service

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August 03, 2025

5.0

Again, very professional and supportive. Very nice person as well.

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July 30, 2025

5.0

patient- took time- explained things

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July 28, 2025

4.0

Friendly. Competent

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July 26, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant and answered our questions thoroughly and plainly.

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July 25, 2025

5.0

He was very helpful.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

He was very responsive and informative to my condition and questions

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July 10, 2025

5.0

He was quick, did a great job and he was friendly.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Thanks for the great experience!

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July 06, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and efficient

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Disclosures

James A. McCombs, DO reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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