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James Alford, MD

James Alford, MD

Family Medicine, Primary Care

Speaks

Languages

English

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Primary Contact

(734) 475-8677
Appointments (Existing Patients Only)
Provider Groups
  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Primary Contact
(734) 475-8677

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Family Medicine
  • Primary Care

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Primary Care - Chelsea

14288 E Old US Hwy 12
Ste 200
Chelsea , MI 48118

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Primary Care - Chelsea

About

As a family medicine physician, Dr. Alford focuses on preventive medicine to assist his patients in reaching their optimal level of health. He truly enjoys providing care to every member of the family, from young children to older adults. His areas of interest include office surgical procedures, prevention, and reversal of disease through lifestyle changes, and those times when he has a few moments to catch up on important things in his patients’ lives outside of their health care needs. Dr. Alford joined Trinity Health IHA Medical Group after spending four years practicing medicine on active duty with the United States Army, including overseas combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He grew up in Chelsea and returned home to the area to establish his practice. Dr. Alford is co-medical director at Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Primary Care - Chelsea. He has maintained board certification in Family Medicine with the ABFM since 2001 and is a member of AAFP.




Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Aetna (Medicare Advantage)
  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health of Michigan
  • Aetna Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • BCBS Michigan (Medicare Advantage)
  • BCBS of Michigan Federal / Traditional
  • BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
  • BCBS of Michigan PPO Commercial
  • BCN Medicare Advantage
  • BCN of Michigan HMO
  • BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO
  • Blue Care Network of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Complete of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Complete of Michigan - Medicaid
  • BlueCross Blue Shield Michigan
  • Cofinity
  • Cofinity (Network)
  • Community Care
  • Community Care Associates
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Medicare Advantage
  • HAP Empowered (Medicaid)
  • Health Alliance Plan of Michigan
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Commercial ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • Medicaid - Michigan
  • Medicaid Michigan
  • Medicare (Traditional)
  • Medicare Michigan
  • Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare of Michigan
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Multiplan Network
  • Multiplan PHCS (Network)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Medicare Advantage
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Health / Cigna Commercial
  • Priority Health / Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Priority Health Medicaid
  • Priority Health Medicare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Railroad Medicare Michigan
  • Tricare (Humana Military) Non-Prime Plans
  • TRICARE (Humana Military) Prime
  • Tricare Humana Military
  • Tricare Prime Remote
  • Trinity Health
  • United Healthcare Commercial ALL PLANS
  • United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Michigan
  • University of Michigan Health Plan
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
  • Veterans Choice Program
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Conditions Treated

  • Family Medicine

Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Internship:
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Provider Groups

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(547 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

138 Reviews

12/06/2024

Excellent

11/20/2024

Dr Alford takes time to help and care for his patients.

11/19/2024

Dr Alford is a gem of a human

11/08/2024

Great experience this time!

11/05/2024

He has integrity and a big heart. Always does his job well. Cares about his patients.

10/31/2024

Dr Alford is an excellent doctor. He is never in a rush. He listens and is very caring, personable, and knowledgeable.

10/30/2024

DR. Alford is a very caring physician who takes time to listen and treat his patients with respect.

10/30/2024

Enjoy the fact he always smiles

10/30/2024

He has integrity and a good bedside manner.

10/29/2024

Everything was very professional and helpful.

10/29/2024

Very good

10/23/2024

Doctor Alford is a wonderful doctor..It is very hard to fined a good doctor these days..Doctor Alford is a great doctor and a real nice person..

10/22/2024

Every staff person was great!

10/22/2024

I couldn't ask for more from a primary care provider

10/22/2024

Dr. James Alford is "second-to,-none!"

10/17/2024

Doctor Alford , he is the best..can not say enough good things about Doctor Alford..Great Guy..

10/11/2024

Have always had a positive experience with Dr. Alford

10/10/2024

Dr Alford is always very professional, thorough and conscientious.

10/08/2024

Very personable staff

10/03/2024

Dr. Alford is the best.

10/03/2024

Dr. Alford is the greatest

09/26/2024

Very knowledgeable and courteous.

09/18/2024

Provider is great

09/17/2024

Always spends time as needed ... always on time and never in a rush to leave!

09/10/2024

Dr. Alford has helped me traverse three “-ectomy� opportunities this year!

09/06/2024

My medical issues are always taken care of professionally and promptly with great care.

09/06/2024

So fortunate to have Dr. Alford and the Trinity Health staff as my medical care providers.

08/29/2024

I left about peace of mind regarding the tachycardia episode.

08/07/2024

I think the video conference is a very good method to address typical OV needs.

08/02/2024

Dr Alford always wonderful

08/01/2024

Very caring and informative.

07/24/2024

Dr Alford has been my PCP for many many years. I trust him and his advice and he provides consistent compassionate care each time I see him. Thank you Dr Alford!

07/19/2024

Dr Alford is experienced, knowledgeable, friendly and respectful

07/19/2024

Dr Alford is thorough and considerate.

07/17/2024

Very good

07/02/2024

keeps me informed on what is coming next

06/27/2024

CARED ABOT MY NEEDS

06/11/2024

Dr. Alford is wonderful.

05/16/2024

I was very happy

05/09/2024

Did A great job.

05/03/2024

The doctor checks my blood chemistry to keep my numbers in a normal range.

04/24/2024

DR Alford, listens to his patients, takes the time to hear your concerns. I have been seeing him for many years.

04/23/2024

Dr Alford is always wonderful

04/23/2024

no problem visits

04/16/2024

Excellent listener, very knowledgeable!

04/15/2024

Perfect

04/09/2024

Happy with Dr Alford

04/03/2024

Dr. Alford is a kind and caring doctor who takes time with you and he really listens to what you are saying. I would highly recommend him!

04/02/2024

Dr. Allford takes time and listens and asks about little things that he notices. He is an excellent doctor!

03/08/2024

It was great. �

02/27/2024

He listened very carefully to what I was telling him about what was going on and really tried to help me.

02/27/2024

Smooth as silk and I really appreciate the professionalism

02/25/2024

This is my doctor, and he is one great man. I know he served in the military, and it made him a very passionate, and humble man. He's one of the doctors that I know, he's in it for the people.

02/23/2024

Took the time they needed to complete mu visit

02/21/2024

I felt like he was really trying to help me with my problem.

02/16/2024

He is the kind of provider that you want taking care of your entire family. I trust him completely with my care and theirs.

02/16/2024

Great office

02/14/2024

Great Dr. Exceeds expectations

02/08/2024

I like him on my health team.

02/06/2024

Not much to say Dr. Alford does everything top notch

02/01/2024

Dr. Alford was great!

01/23/2024

No problems ever.

01/11/2024

Very credible, knowledgable

01/09/2024

everything was great

01/09/2024

Took time to answer my questions and displayed genuine care

12/22/2023

Good experience

12/22/2023

As I said, too long for appointment.

12/15/2023

Very caring.

12/08/2023

We wish he was taking new patients

12/08/2023

Caring and knowledgeable. Made me feel comfortable to discuss all my medical needs

11/30/2023

great care privided

11/28/2023

When going into office all are very concerned about you and not hurrying to get to their next appointment.

11/22/2023

Feel good appointment

11/17/2023

Dr. Alford always listens to me and offers the best explanations that I can understand.

11/16/2023

He is the Best!!!

11/16/2023

Again, my primary care physician, Dr. James Alford, is the "REAL DEAL!" I really think the "world" of him! He is the "BEST!"

11/12/2023

Keep up the caring and great job you all do!

10/20/2023

I'm use using Zoom it was difficult to get my microphone to work

10/20/2023

Good visit!

10/18/2023

Very happy with the service and advice I got.

10/12/2023

Always received compassionate and attentive care

10/12/2023

A,ways responsive and caring

09/28/2023

I am very fortunate to have Dr. Alford because he listens and he truly cares about his patients.

09/27/2023

Very good.

09/18/2023

I was unable to get in as quickly as I had expected (several month wait for a physical) but my case was not urgent. It has been a long time since needing an emergency appointment and I'm sure they would get me in quickly if needed.

09/16/2023

There should be a category beyond very good , excellent !!

09/11/2023

polite people

09/09/2023

The Dr. was GREAT FOR ME!!!!

08/24/2023

Very knowledgeable and had a plan for my theraphy for the nex six weeks

08/21/2023

The new facility is really nice and the people are very friendly and helpful.

08/19/2023

A very good first visit.

08/12/2023

Very satisfied with the care my doctor gives me.

08/03/2023

Dr Alford is just great

07/20/2023

very nice

07/17/2023

Dr Alford is easy to talk to.

07/15/2023

Happy with everything…

07/15/2023

I've been with Dr. Alford for years. I don't want another doctor. He's the best. He listens and is very understanding.

07/15/2023

Was very happy with Dr. Alfred

07/07/2023

Other then finding out I have Ab fib, I enjoyed the experience.

07/07/2023

Everyone at this facility made me feel very comfortable.

06/30/2023

Very down to Earth. Doesn't have the GOD complex you see in so many Doctors.

06/29/2023

Dr. Alford was very understanding of my needs and provided excellent service.

06/24/2023

Great experience.

06/21/2023

I fully trust my health to his expertise, 150%.

06/19/2023

Very caring and understanding.

06/16/2023

I love my gp, Dr Alford, and I love my surgeon Dr Cleary.

06/03/2023

Very caring and knowledgeable

05/31/2023

So glad and fortunate to have them as my medical provider.

05/31/2023

As a physician myself I like his style: worry about important things and not the minutiae

05/28/2023

Thank you for all the care and everyone’s courtesy

05/24/2023

I had to wait to check out (she was on the phone)

05/24/2023

An entirely positive experience from check-in, through the exam and then check-out.

05/20/2023

Very courteous and helpful

05/20/2023

Very helpful and professional

04/29/2023

Thank you!

04/28/2023

Dr. Alford has always been great to me and it is easy to discuss any issues with him.

04/23/2023

Dr makes me feel comfortable and that I can trust him

04/20/2023

Dr. Alford and Heidi are the best

04/19/2023

I’m glad that they are my provider.

04/13/2023

No feedback needed, they are good as is

04/06/2023

If he wasn't a great Doctor, I certainly wouldn't drive over a hour to see him.

03/27/2023

This was my first visit witH Dr Alford. I was very pleased. He will be my new PCP.

03/25/2023

He is the best doctor I ever had as a primary physician.

03/13/2023

Everything was great it just took a few tries to get a good explanation of test results

03/08/2023

Great care!

03/04/2023

I really appreciate Dr. Alford fitting me in. I know he was really booked that day.

03/04/2023

Everyone listened carefully and provided excellent feedback.

03/03/2023

Dr. Alford is one of the best Drs. I have ever had

03/03/2023

I wouldn’t mind future encounters with Dr. Alford.

02/11/2023

The reason I keep com8ng back to this place is because of Dr Alford. He's the reason i keep coming to this practice.

02/06/2023

Always takes the time to listen and discuss. I never feel rushed, or that he is in a rush to get out the door.

02/02/2023

Good staff. Cheerful

02/01/2023

You are lucky to have Dr. Alford

01/31/2023

I wish all visits were as clean and uncomplicated.

01/27/2023

Not only was I impressed by our first meeting, but the follow up was also very good.

01/27/2023

all staff were excellent

01/22/2023

I like him a lot better than my regular doctor.

01/21/2023

I have always got good feedback.
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