Biography


Dr. James Eichel is a board certified Family Medicine physician. He provides a wide range of family practice services, including adult internal medicine, women’s health, pediatrics, geriatrics, sports medicine, and travel medicine.

Dr. Eichel speaks Spanish and French (and a little Swahili); this and his experience in travel medicine services have resulted in a practice that includes people embodying all of the ethnic, social, and philosophical diversity that make the East Bay such a fascinating place to live and work.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Medical Education: UC San Diego Office of the Registrar (1989) CA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine (1993)
  • Residency: Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Program (1992) ME

Practice Locations


Stanford Medicine Partners Emeryville Family Medicine Emeryville, CA
Emeryville, CA

5915 B Hollis St

Emeryville , CA 94608

(510) 286-8160

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(699 Ratings)

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4.9/5

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(616 reviews)

Dr. Eichal was awesome
Exellent staff and nurses. Dr EIchel is excellent. I have no complaints
Dr Echiel is a great resource for Health care professionals
Dr. James Eichel is the best doctor I've ever had.
Very pleased, My first visit with Dr. Eichel, I felt very comfortable and appreciate his unrushed and thorough exam.
I was very satisfied with the visit I had. Most importantly is the communication And he was excellent. Listening and explaining. I felt that he cares. This by itself is very healing Thank you for asking about my experience
An excellent and highly intelligent doctor! He works together with me as a patient and as a person who is pro-active in looking for the clues and natural cures to my disease and my road back to health.
I am extremely sad that the assistant, Rhonda, who has been with Dr. Eichel for 30 years has vanished. She was awesome, but I'm sure just a number to some.
Dr. Eichel is a gem. He is not my regular doctor but one of my husband’s doctors had recommended him after two of my husband’s doctors left SHC. So when he was the first available member of the team with an appointment, I didn’t hesitate. He answered all my questions and provided good advice.
Dr. Eichel is a knowledgeable, dedicated physician. He's easy to work with, and respectful even if I'm being difficult!
Excellent in all ways.
Dr. Eichel is very knowledgeable and explains things very well. His communications skills are great, so that everyone can understand everything he is staying and what recommendations he is making. We really like Dr. Eichel, he is an excellent Dr.
Great guy. Very personable and responsive.
Dr Eichel is wonderful
He is exceptionally kind, smart and thorough.
Dr. Eichel is the kind of doctor everyone wants: he is available, knowledgeable, and compassionate, answers questions in plain English, is open to discussion with the patient, and shows genuine concern for the patient.
Dr. Eichel is very professional
Dr. Eichel was very professional and personable. He seemed to understand my health issues. The video aspect was tricky for both of us to get the camera to show/confirm the area of pain.
From front desk to physician, excellence all around.
Easy to communicate with. Doctor is very low. To talking
I love the attention I get from my Doctor
Excellent
excelent
Dr. Eichel is very caring and supportive, and dispensed sound advice.
Dr Eichel is an excellent doctor.
He takes the time to provide excellent service. He cares!
I have been seeing Dr Eichel for over 20 years and I am happy with our relationship
Love Dr.Eichel—calm, kind, knowledgeable, great listener.
Best MD ever!
Excellent physician: caring, kind, competent
He's great! Just busy and it's difficult to get on his schedule. Which is probably because he's so great!
Dr Eichel has been my PCP for >10 years. He is compassionate, thorough, knowledgeable, an excellent listener and answers all my questions, resolves all issues. Dr Eichel always responds to my messages in a timely fashion
Dr. Eichel is the most caring and hardest working doctor I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. I’m blessed to have him as my doctor.
Dr. Eichel was excellent as always. He is a great doctor to work with either in person or by video!
Dr Eichel is. great doctor!
He is a very good doctor who explains things well. I have a lot of confidence in his judgment and feel lucky to have him as my pcp.
Dr. Eichel is a terrific doctor.
Great guy. Great doc.
Dr. Eichel is always helpful with insightful information and useful comments. He is a pleasure and joy to work with.
Dr Eichel is the best/ competent w very good bedside manner
Dr. Eichel is great
I already have recommended Dr. Eichel to many people.
He is the best!
He's a great doctor -- very knowledgeable, dedicated and responsive.
Excellent physician
Dr Eichel is a skilled compassionate doctor
New Dr in training was very thorough and helpful. Dr Eichel provided heath advice which should be very helpful
He's the best!!
Dr. Eichel is an outstanding PCP and is working with me on multiple health issues. I value his advice.
Very, very pleased with Dr. Eichel's medical knoweldge, personal sensitive approach, listening ability, ideas - I think he is the best PCP I had in my life.
Wonderful doctor.
My doctors was amazing
Always great
Dr Eichel is excellent. Knowledgeable and compassionate.
Dr Eichel is a jewel
Dr Eichel has been my prime care physician for many, many years, and in all that time, I’ve never experience a bad visit with him. I’ve always been very glad that he’s my Dr.
Exceptionally responsive! I'm pretty healthy but aging nonetheless, so I've needed a dictir's care more in these later years than I did in my youth and I have nothing but satisfaction and a feeling of security about my medical care thanks mostly to Dr. Eischel but not only him. The whole experince here has been positive and satisfying.
We get along.
Dr. Eichel was in top form today! There was only a brief wait between Javier and Dr. Eichel.
Dr Eichel is very compassionate and thorough.
Excellent medical provider
Excellent Service
Dr. Eichel is an excellent doctor. His range of knowledge is outstanding. He is also empathetic and caring.
Dr Eichel is very caring, supportive, and knowledgeable. He rocks!
He & Office staff are helpful and personable.
Dr. Eichel does an excellent job of listening carefully, explaining things clearly, and then taking care of what needs to be done next. He makes me as the patient feel my health is important and I am not just another number.
Excellent doctor. Kind, courteous and very knowledgeable.
Especially dr. Eichel
Every one was very helpful and acted as if we were the only ones around.
Dr Eichel is a great doctor!! I trust him with my health!
Dr. Eichel and the office staff are caring and compassionate professionals.
Great service
He was just fine.
He is clearly knowledgeable and skillful. He is also compassionate and understanding.
Dr. Eichel understands me and is very supportive. He really helped me understand that I have been very sick with appendicitis and not to blame myself for causing it. And that recuperation from it and the surgery will take time. I am very thankful for his expertise and his care!
He's a very compassionate, thoughtful person, and I'm happy that he's my primary care doctor.
I think Dr. Eichel is a wonderful primary care physician. Empathic, honest, clear in his directions and recommendations -- the best!
He's a great doctor. I'm now 82 and he's taken wonderful care of me for many years. It is because of him I'm involved in Stanford health care; I followed him from Berkeley where I live to Emeryville which is not as convenient for me. I look forward to my check-ups because of his skill and personal manner.
He is great and makes me very happy I’m a patient of his.
I am thankful that James Eichel is my doctor.
Dr. Eichel is a superb physician - breadth and depth of knowledge and experience very comforting.
Very knowledgeable and skilled + excellent manner
Attentive, listened well, genuine, easy to talk with
Dr. James Edward Eichel, M.D. and his staff Are The very best I have ever experienced.
Excellent. I am very inquisitive. He answered ALL my questions clearly. I never felt rushed and appreciate that!!!
Knowledgeable, skilled, informative, understanding, and, most of all, empathetic to my situation (grieving). He was not rushed and answered all my questions (did not limit the time slot).
All good
He was great, thank you!
Thank you James 👠🠽
Doctors and staff are the best Thank you for your Service..
Dr. Eichel and staff are professional and very attentive.
He was very helpful, as usual.
Dr Eichel is wonderful ! So knowledgeable and personable
Dr. Eichel is very thorough and informative; his manner is pleasant and caring.
Dr. Eichel is an amazing doctor.
Dr. Eichel is wonderful. The only challenge is scheduling an in office visit as he's always full booked.
Dr Eichel is thorough and takes the time to address every medical issue.
I appreciate him as a doctor and how he treats me as a patient
He's the best!
Great service, as usual
I have already referred Dr. Eichel to other patients.
I feel thqat the provies really care aboout me and know me and focus in really well. And YES!!!
Dr. Eichel is a truly great doctor.
a good listener. Asks good questions
Very good
Very caring dr That’s all a patient can ask for
He is a very thorough and compassionate doctor
The care provider is good professional, but the wait time to have an appointment is horrible.
Thank you very much
excellent communication
I was extremely please with my visit with Dr Eichel.
Dr. Eichel is an amazing doctor. So competent AND empathetic!
Excellent treatment by Dr Eichel and his student, very happy with her advice.
Excellent!
He's genuinely concerned about his patients, and receptive to information and preferences that I provide him.
Great visit, answered all my questions and concerns.
friendly
Dr. Eichel is one of the best Primary Doctors we've ever had.
Dr Eichel was lovely!
Dr, Eichel and the whole staff are professional and trustworthy. Especially Javier, assistant who explained every detail of the visit and what he was going to do next. So reassuring! Thank you
Dr. Eichel is GREAT!
KNOWLEDGEABLE BUT LIKES TO TALK.....
Dr. Eichel is a physician dedicated to personal care. This was an excellent annual physical. I hope Dr. Eichel is my PCP for years ti come as I know the current medical climate is very demanding and many doctors are overworked and stressed. I hope youcheck in with your doctors to evaluate their workload so as to have quality and consistency in your care team.
Great professional and knowedgeable
Really excellent and efficent care here. Dr. Eichel is GREAT and his staff is very knowledgable and friendly.
Excellent physician! I am grateful to be his patient.
Dr. is great. As usual he gives me his undivided attention regarding all my issues.
Dr. Eichel is exceptional in every way: as a physician (teacher/advisor); but most unusually, he listens and gets me as a person. I prefer not to go to doctors appointments but Dr. Eichel is my exception.
Dr. Eichel is the best!
Ican't possibly say enough good things about Dr Eichel.He is 5 stars in everything.I wish I had made him my primary doctor 15 years ago.Even though I now live in Sacramento I will continue to have him as my primary doctor, in spite of how far away I live!
Very helpful
Both doctors were exceptional
So helpful and thoughtful.
Very nice thorough visit for annual physical
Dr. Eichel is a caring, compassionate and competent physician.
Dr. Eischel is a very good listener, easy to communicate with. He's also very personable and conversational. I felt well cared for.
The best healthcare
Thorough,comprehensive, and started close to on time
Dr.Eichel is an awesome doctor, I'm so thankful/greatful to still have him as my pcp. Thabk you for all of your hard work and dedication.
Sometimes the visits are very long due to how busy the PCP's are.
Dr Eichel is exceptional. He has provided me with excellent medical care for several decades. Also, the intake nurse was skilled and very considerate.
Dr. Eichel was extremely patient and thorough. I could tell it had been a long day, yet he took the time to connect
Clearly the word is already out about what a phenomenal clinic this is, not to mention the high standard of care one receives,; now it’s always booked up!
I am afraid to give too good of a review for Dr.Eichelband his MA Javier. But, both excellent, caring individuals.
Dr. Eichel is very caring and thorough
I feel well supported in my health by my doctor.
Compassionate, thorough, a good listener
He was terrific.
Dr. Eichel is exceptional. I am so thankful and lucky my mother is his patient
He’s a great doctor
appreciated the early appt , know how drs usually are overbooked
Dr Eichel was very supportive and thorough.
he is amazing as a PCP and I'm so glad he is training Intern doctors, as he is a perfect blend of professional and personal. he is the best PCP I have ever had and I'm on my 60's now..
Personable, agreeable, reasonable, professional.
Dr James Eichel cares deeply about his patients and treats them with the utmost respect.
As always Dr. Eichel is a great Doctor. His assistant was also great.
Dr. Eichel is always super attentive to my needs with just the right amount of empathy and professionalism! I am very grateful for doctors like him in their line of work.
It is very good.
Dr. Eichel is a fantastic doctor.
Good Service
I felt that Dr. Eichel gave my husband & me his undivided attention at this appointment, He had read the copious sheets of info that I brought for him. Gave us good advice about dealing with our concerns / problems. In the past I have felt he hurried through, did not answer all questions or did not recomment seeing a specialist as soon as I should have. But this time was very thorough.
This routine checkup was quick and efficient!
Wonderful doctor and person.
Excellent doctor. Friendly and involved with the patient.
another great visit, as usual!
After the departure of my PA provider, I was assigned to a doctor with whom I did not get along. I am so happy to be in Dr. Eichel’s care. I felt heard during our visit (much like my interactions with my prior-assigned Physicians Assistant) and a I am more motivated to follow his instructions and lead.
Great bedside manners, is a good listener.
Dr Eichel is beyond the BEST!!
Exactly what I would hope for from an excellent, caring physician.
I appreciated Dr Eichel's thoroughness, his ordering a CT scan to rule out more serious injury and guidelines for how best to heal from my injury. His kindness and suggestions were much appreciated!
The team approach works well for me
As always he provided the information I needed to make the right decision for my circumstances. He also discussed alternative approaches. In the end, the conversation was extremely helpful to me and I feel I made best decision for my specific circumstances
He is an excellent, and overworked Doctor , and we have no other comments.
As usual, excellent care by Dr Eichels...
He is so patient and very detailed, I’ve is the best doctor that I have never had before
Dr. James Eichel is the best!!
He is the best
It is so hard to find a caring and competent PCP. He’s great!
My Doctor is the Best! This is going to be. a Life Long relationship !
Dr Eichel is a jewel
Dr. Eichel was excellent.
I love Dr. Eichel and always only want to see him! He is so warm, kind, and thorough. Medical assistants were also very competent and kind.
Dr. Eischel was really helpful, a good listener and extremely competent. I felt really good about my experience.
He was very helpful and professional.
The dr was on time got to the point known what he is doing great service no problem
Dr. James Eichel was excellent.
Always good
Intelligent, thoughtful, insightful.
Dr Eichel has always taken great care of my wife and I over the years and still doing it.
He’s great. Give him a bonus. I only go to that practice because of him- not his colleagues. He’s a real provider who knows how to do family/internal medicine and clearly cares/ isn’t just about the metrics. My husband and I really like Dr Eichel.
He is a great doctor.
Cared, deeply, attentive to my concerns
Dr. Eichel is the best.
Having been a healthcare professional my entire adult life, I am very careful in choosing a physician. Dr Eichel fills the bill! He is caring, respectful and SMART!! I totally trust that he is providing me with excellent care and am grateful for it!!
Dr. Eichel is very compassionate and engaging. He is very accepting and encourages full partnership in my health and treatment. He is very knowledgeable and helped me to discover my CAD condition that I was totally unaware of. And to make major life changes, especially in my diet. I feel like I owe him my life!
Awesome
I like him
Greatest
Dr. Eichel has been my primary care physician for years he is very familiar with my health and what my health needs are. I'm pleased with the treatment plans we discussed and treatment plans he scheduled.
Dr. Eichel is a Wonderul doctor ! ! ! ! Perfect combination of competence and empathy.
Had a very good visit with Dr. Eichel
Dr. Eichel is outstanding. Above 5 stars
I feel listened to and appreciate the working together for a positive outcome approach.
Great visit with Dr Eishel, answered all my questions and referred me where necessary. Always professional and friendly. Haveher, his assistant, also very nice and professional.
Very good Dr
The doctor handled my concerns today. He was efficient and to the point.
Dr. Eichel is the best! Listens patiently, highly competent, great personality.
Dr. Eichel has been my doctor for years, greatly appreciate and respect t him
Dr Eichel has always been superb (very Good)
Caring, supportive, good listener, thorough explanations, not rushed
Excellent care.
I was 25 minutes late and they saw me anyway. Much appreciated!
Is a very Doctor
He is great, careful, conscientious, thughtful and personable. And everyone else was quite wonderful too
my long-tim e physician, so good grasp of my history. Short wait (no problem). Friendly & careful staff
he endeavors to give quality care and in my opinion succeds
He is a great diagnostician, and he knows the latest advances in medicine. He also knows the Stanford system and its doctors well. I have been a patient for over twenty years and will continue to trust his opinions, and I know that he genuinely cares about my well-being.
I truly think he’s the best doctor on the planet
Dr. Eichel was very personable and explained everything very well
Thank you for fitting me into the schedule today. The nurse and doctor were wonderful!
Great medical services!!
I'm 70 years old. BEST doctor I've ever had.
Thorough examination. Good discussion of diagnosis.
Dr. Eichel is a very good listener--a nice quality for a family doctor to have. I have a lot of trust in him.
Dr Eichel addressed and resolved the issues I raised
Dr Eichel is the best!
Dr. Eichel is a wonderful doctor. He is empathetic, informed, gentle, reassuring, and altogether excellent care provider.
Excellent treatment and care giver
Dr. Eichel is caring, knowledgeable and thorough.
This was my first meeting with Dr. Eischel, and I was very happy with his combination of professionalism and friendliness. Also, pretty sure he solved the problem.
He's a wonderful, caring doctor. He listens and answers questions honestly.
Dr. Eishal really addresses the patient concerns.
I am exceedingly happy with Dr Eichel’s care. He has an excellent bedside manner and is always attentive and listens to my concerns. I feel like I have an actual relationship with him and not just transactional care
Already have referred Dr. Eichel to several friends
Love love love Dr. Eichel. Great team too!
Perfect Visit!
Dr. James Eichel has been our doctor for a long time -- pre-Stanford Health Care. He is very thorough and complete, never making one fell "rushed in and out"
Dr. Eichel continues to be an exemplary model of a primary care physician. His kind demeanor, wealth of knowledge and clear communication skills put him leaps and bounds above other docs I've had.
Dr Eichel is a wonderful care provider.
The doctor took a great deal of time with me, was very methodical, as if he could have stayed all day.
I feel Dr. Eichel’s care is thorough and compassionate.
Dr. Eichel is the first primary care doctor I've had in a long time who provided an interest and support in all my medical problems.
I love, love, love Dr Eichel. He is an excellent physician and as an RN I think I am qualified to say so! He is gentle and kind and interested in all aspects of my life which provides an excellent, effective plan of care.
Thorough.
Dr. Eichel is the most amazing, smart, compassionate, well-rounded, saint like (literally) physicians I have ever known. Not only am I blessed to have him as my PCP, Stanford is as well.
Always satisfied
He is a wonderful, compassionate doctor. I wish all doctors were like him.
Dr Eichel is a wonderful physician!
Dr. Eichel is the best. He answered all off my questions and took the time to make me feel cared for. Highest recommendation.
Dr Eichel, as always was extremely professional, helpful, and very informative in answering all my questions,. I’m very happy and grateful to have him as my dr.
I have been Dr. Eichel’s patient for a long time, and I choose him because, as far as I know, I am alive because of his care. I’m moving out of state, and one of my great regrets is losing him as my physician. He is a rarity.
Dr. Eichel is very experienced and inspires confidence.
Dr. Eichel is very patient, understanding and compassionate
James was his usual thorough self and was very pleasant.
Dr Eichel is the best doctor I know. You are lucky he is willing to work with your organization. Do all you can to see he is rewarded & that he continues to work with Stanford health.
He is very caring, compassionate and shows interest in the holistic care of his clients
Es un excelente Dr, Toma su tiempo con sus pacientes Y explica con paciencia y respeto todas las indicaciones!!
He is an excellent Doctor!!!
Superb doctor
Takes time to listen and explain any concerns.
Thorough.
Great doctor and felt cared for! wait time was long but ultimately worth it
The best physician in the whole world. He actually takes the time to listen to what you have to say and he respects your opinion.
Caring and smart doctor
I really appreciate Dr. James Eichel. He is very knowledgeable, thorough and compassionate. I trust him as my doctor. He is honest. If he does not know, he will tell me. He will refer me to specialist as needed. He also will not order test that are not needed or may not be helpful. That helps me. Thank you.
Exceptional
Very good service and a health plan was developed.
Eichler devoted extensive time to discuss pertinent issues. Much appreciated.
Dr. Eichel is a very caring and concerned physician. He listens to his patients and talks to them.
Very friendly professional helpful
Dr. Eichel listened carefully to all I said, and he also tried his best to find answers to my questions and requests.
we are so fortunate to be clients of this office...
Dr James Eichel is a great doctor, and I am lucky and blessed to have him as my primary physician.
Dr Eichel is always professional and detail oriented.
Very thorough, excellent communication, thoughtful, innovative, caring.
Dr. Eichel is exceptionally caring and kind.
He is great.
I think Dr. Eichel is an excellent physician. He listens to patients -- and treats them with compassion and as equals. My highest rating.
A polite and professional staff.
Dr. Eichel is great.
I’ve known James Eichel for almost 20 years as a patient. He has treated me through the years with exceptional care and almost professionalism.
The doctor was very incisive and leading towards subjects affecting my current concerns. The doctor was also very "real" throughout.
Excellent care, as always. Very kind, clear attention given, doesn't sugarcoat and gives honest assessment.
James Eichel is a wonderful doctor and I feel blessed to have him as my PCP. He is thoroughly knowledgeable and extremely caring. I have had nothing but excellent interactions with him through the years of seeing him.
My care provider is friendly, patient, caring, explains things clearly, and resolves any of my medical issues satisfactorily.
Thanks for your help.
OVERALL a good doctor. He's attentive, shows compassion and concern.
One of the best family physicians I have known! And my family members agree.
My doctor for over 19 years. I recommend him.
He is a very good doctor, I am very satisfied with the care I have received from him.
the best.
I like James Eichel as a doctor very much, highest recommendations. I am much less enthusiastic about the office staff, ease of making appointments, patient communication, etc.
The initial nurse was very professional, explaining everything she was doing, letting me know how long my wait might be, I was very informed and the care was very good. I was asked if a PA in training might attend the visit, I agree. The PA was also very professional, made a personal connection to help make me feel comfortable. Dr. Eichel is always excellent. He is like having a country doctor. He is very knowledgeable and always takes the time to allow patients to think about the total health. Dr. Eichel never makes you feel like you are just another patient who needs a specific procedure (in and out), you never feel rushed with him. Excellent care all around.
Dr Eichel is exceptional!
Excellent bedside manner
He is an excellent, thoughtful and very hard working Doctor. Both my husband and I think he is truly wonderful.
Friendly, knowledgeable
Lovely, caring doctor. Makes a difference. Reassured me very well. Asked all the right questions (was thorough) The student he worked with was great, too.
I like this team very much - Dr Eichel knowlegable and caring.
Thorou.gh,excellent care,
Always excellent
1st class
Great!
He is very insightful and considerate
Dr, Eichel is very caring about his patients.
Love, love, love Dr. Eichel !!!
Dr Eichel is the best
He is an excellent physician.
Excellent MD and great staff
He’s an excellent diagnostician. We’ve been interacting and working together for years. I trust his judgement totally. Though my doctor, he’s been a friend…
Our visits with Dr Eichel are always very thorough, friendly and helpful.
No wait time. Spent Quality time with Dr Eichel. Also very grateful to Dr Eichel to schedule a Covid-19 test for us because of a critical sitution
Personable and knowledgeable. Been my doctor for several years.
Was thorough, considerate, helpful, and smart in considering my case.
dr Eichel is a peach
Dr. Eichel was very concerned, competent, and responsive. It was such a pleasure to have my visit with him. I felt so much better and reassured about my chest pain symptoms. I am more at ease and confident on moving forward with my health plan, and taking care of myself. Thank you so much!
Dr. Eichele is an excellent physician; kind, caring and knowledgeable.
I receive the best care from Dr. Eichel and will definitely recommend his care to others.
Great combination of medical knowledge, and caring personslity
I'm grateful to have Dr. Eichel as my physician.
in depth analysts/evaluation of medical issues
Office visit was very thorough and informative
Dr Eichel and his assistants are extremely efficient, caring and friendly.
Dr. Eichel is a great doctor! He is very knowledgeable and compassionate. I appreciate the care he provides.
Thank you for the thorough (as much as possible on video) look at my knee and for listening to my assessment as well.
Dr. Eichel is the most caring doctor ive ever had. He's the best!
Dr. Eichel works very well with me.
Dr. Eichel is an incredible doctor.
I am happy with my care
I think he is a great Doctor. Sharp, amiable and to the point at hand!
caring, patient, knowledgable, helpful, willing to listen , wanting the best for his patients!
Great doctor, very knowledgeable and thorough. Really cares about his patients. Highly recommended.
Dr Eichel is tops! Smart, compassionate, professional. I couldn’t ask for more of a PCP and would ( and do) recommend him to anyone.!
I should know, because I've been with him for around 20 years. You're very lucky to have a physician with such qualities as these 1. caring 2. compassionate 3. great listener 4. non judgmental 5. reassuring 6. excellent knowledge.
he is responsive and clearly invested in my care.
Dr. Eichel is a very dedicated, thorough and accessible physician.
Dr Eichel was thoughtful and responsive. He was joined by another person doing their externship, named Samuel, who was also very helpful and empathetic.
I appreciate Dr. Eichel in every way. He's professional, extremely knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, and he really listens to his patients.
Dr. Eichel is great.
I would certainly recommend the care provider to all people that I know.
I seldom make recommendations
Excellent doctor. I would recommend him to anyone. 110%.
He is a smidgen short on his approach to the patient.
Very understanding to my medical needs
Excellent, caring, physician-thorough, attentive, and promptly handles all health matters in a knowledgeable and professional manner.
Thank you!!!!!
Dr Eichel is always present and thorough. Whether in person or by video I always feel seen, heard and valued. Great experience every time, lucky student interns!!
He is a wonderful doctor that I have had over 22 years. I was fortunate to find him when I was forced to find a different insurance company when the old company left my area. He has been with me through thick and thin on many health conditions and I have confidence in him. I have referred him to others and they became patients. He refers you to qualified doctors and therapists who are good in their field.
I like Dr Eischel he’s just too booked
Very efficient & productive visit. Thank you!!
Very helpful and had reviewed my file and results prior to call which I appreciated.
Excellent Doctor, thorough, attentive to patient's health and progress, Very professional, courteous, wonderful bedside manner.
Very good, patient, informative
Dr. Eichel is a great doctor. Extremely knowledgeable and caring.
Dr. Eichel is outstanding.
The best doctor one could hope for
Dr Eichel is lovely and kind. Rebecca Riseman is lovely and kind also.
Very understanding and knowledgeable
Great...Dr. Eichel has been my doctor for years and I really have a nice rapport with him.
very positive first impression
Dr. Eichel is very knowledgeable and explains things very well.
So glad he’s my doc
Great Job!
Awesome doctor. Appreciate his ability to connect on a personal level, and his ability to diagnose the the conditions I’ve experienced while I’ve been in his care.
Extremely genuine and caring and knowledgeable.
I like him. Very personable and helpful. He seems to really care.
An excellent Physician, who cares about the health, and well-being of his patients.
Wonderful doctor!
Very nice and care and understanding doctor
Dr Eichel is excellent on all fronts -- medical knowledge, good questioning, caring and good listener, and follow up.
Very personal, very professional, very helpful.
Very helpful
Superb physician
Great doctor - easy to talk to, very knowledgeable and never feel rushed during an appointment.
Excellent Dr.
Excellent physician. Answered questions. I respect his knowledge.
Dr Eichel is always so present and has great communication and connection to his patient. Treats his patients holistically, thank you!! . I recently saw him in the office, he was just as present and empathic on video!
excellent
It was excellent. After trying to see many different PCs I can comfortably say Dr. Eichel is the best. He explains everything happening in the body, provides all the data related to the issue and comes up with suggestions with percentages of success that gives you logical options for the treatment. And on top of all of this if it wasn’t enough… HE CARES!
Dr Eichel is a wonderful doctor. Thank you.
Great doctor.
Dr. Eichel is the best!!
Dr Eichel was the same as an in office visit. Friendly and listened to me and did not rush me.
Good doctor
Thumbs up!
Fabulous Doctor....with a refined sense of humor.....😃
great doctor
Excellent doctor in every way.
Thank you very much Dr. Eichel.
Compassionate. Informed. Helpful. Unhurried.
Everything is all right.
Very attentive and reassuring doctor. I always leave appointments feeling very informed and feeling comfortable to reach back out if I have questions.
He’s awesome!!
Dr. Eichel is a very nice person to know. Not only is he very professional but he is also "down to earth" person that listens and is considerate of his patients needs. I really enjoy having him for my doctor!
Extremely competent and compassionate.
Always a pleasure to visit with him. We are in agreement with the best approach to my good health and I'm happy with his expertise.
Sincere and helpful and amusing
Thanks for being my doctor for all these years, I appreciate your kindness and understanding !
He is a professional and caring doctor. I feel blessed to have him as my PCP. I am very glad that he is training upcoming Stanford doctors. He is an exceptional doctor, mentor and person. Thanks for asking!!!
Dr Eichel is very good, patient, and knowledgeable.
He's a great Doctor and is very effective at video visits.
Dr. Eichel is very professional, capable, and thorough. He's been my primary for a long time, so we have a good history. He's happy with my progress and I'm encouraged to keep doing better. I'd recommend James Eichel to anyone. My wife has him as well as her primary and she raves about his ability, and she is a Registered Medical Assistant.
Dr. Eichel is great!
See above -- very friendly, interesting, and helpful. Concise and helpful, I appreciated the appointment.
Excellent, attentive, knowledgeable internist.
Dr Eichel is always present and thorough in his responsiveness and questions to servw his patients.
Dr. Eichel was great, he knew exactly what was wrong. His experience was excellent.
Dr. Eichel was excellent in answering questions I had regarding my healthcare and knowledgeable in addressing my concerns.
James Eichel is an excellent doctor
He’s wonderful, compassionate, understanding, patient & very caring!! Please bring him back to Alameda at least one day a week!! He’s very important to a lot of us!
He is personable and very knowledgeable. A good physician to have available.
He rules.
Dr. Eichel is EXCELLENT.
Exceptional care. All my questions were addressed. I received great recommendations. All appropriate labs were ordered. I am very happy with my primary care doctor.
good
Both the PA and Doctor Eichel were very good. I have absolutely no negatives about my visit.
I don't feel rushed. He answered all my questions and explains things in simple language.
Dr. Eisel? was very caring and thorough.
Dr Eichel was attentive and very courteous.
Excellent visit.
First appointment with Dr. James Eichel after retirement of Dr. Good. He met jointly with my wife and me for about 3/4 hour to familiarize himself with our medical conditions.
Seen first by Zachary O'Leary, Stanford Med Student and later by Dr. Eichel. O'Leary was very patient in listening to my current health issues and made me feel at ease.
Dr Eichel is awesome, his PA/Resident was awesome too.
I've been with Dr. Eichel for almost 30 years. He must be doing something right!
Very good eperience
very satisfied
Always and have recommended Dr. Eichel to friends and relatives.
Dr. Eichel is fantastic! It look like he really cares about his patients.
Very thorough and caring
excellent care
I felt very well taken care of.
Dr. Eichel quickly perceives the root problems, and responds with intelligence, and knowledge, and respect and caring. He is an extraordinary physician and individual.
I have known Dr. Eichel for a very long time. He has always been professional, courteous, easy to talk to. A genuinely nice person!
I had an informed and informative experience.
excellent andcomprehensive care provided by Dr. Eischel
A great physician is hard to find. One with a good team, even harder. As a result, I am less likely to recommend this team to too many others. Would not want team to be over worked.
Dr Eichel is the BEST doctor ever!!!!
Dr. Eichel is very caring . I am very happy with him being my Dr.
No negatives, entirely met my expectations and needs, excellent
I selected Dr. Eichel to be my regular physician.
I have referred many friends to Dr Eichel and will continue to recommend him.
Dr. Eichel was very friendly and patient.He listened to all of my concerns and explained his take on things
very good, thorough and friendly
very good, as always
He explained things to me using terms that I can understand.
Only my second visit, but I am very impressed and pleased with the doctor's professionalism and friendly manner
I have been seeing Dr. Eichel for a long time. I much preferred being at the Berkeley office. I also feel like the medical practice is under a time deadline all the time.
As always, Dr Eichel was very attentive, thoughtful, and helpful in making things clear to me.
very good
Very professional.
Dr. Eichel is an asset at this office. He is kind, understanding, intelligent and compassionate.
best practice I have had as a patient.
I enjoy having Dr. Eichel as my healthcare provider.
Dr. Eichel is the best physician I ever have in my life. He is conscientious, professional, knowledgeable and kind. I am very lucky to have him as my doctor.
I have recommended Dr. Eichel to many friends.
Dr. Eichel is great. He tries to speak French to Mom and is patient with her indecisiveness and helps clarify her wishes and adheres to them. He is kind, cares about his client's and goes above and beyond to give the best care he can. We are very thankful that he's our Primary Care Physician. Please give him a raise and a free trip to where ever he wants.
Good.
doctor I shall is exceptional one of the only remaining primary care physicians who actually spend quality time with patients
very professional and compassionate. great doctor
Dr. James E. Eichel, MD my husband & I was very pleased with bedside manners. He made us feel like we have known him forever, we are very pleased with him, and we look forward to a good positive physician/patient relationship.
Dr. Eichel is a very good physician. It was late in the day when I saw him, but he had ample time to listen to my questions and to perform a thorough examination.
I trust and appreciate Dr.Eichel - and his staff.
Excellent doctor. Great communication skills.
I was very pleased with the care and concern provided by the doctor and rest of the staff who worked with me.
That's the reason I have had my care provider for over twelve years.
Dr. Eichel is the most engaged and helpful physician I have ever had. He has educated me about my health issues and is invested in helping me improve.
I have found my Care Giver for life. No matter what insurance I am eligible for I will always come back to James Eichel
Doctor exceeded my expections in differnetiating between the amounts of light therapy (vitamin D) needed for African Americans v caucasians. That's health equity - and sorely needed in medicine! I would like more of that moving forward. Doctor seems engaged with my care and asked for a follow-up appointment - instead of rushing out and leaving me wondering what to do next ? Doctor made recommendations for alternative technologies/therapies that may meet my needs, which made him appear to be informed about a wide range of technologies/therapies and he could have rested on his laurels and keep recommending the same old things....
I love Dr. James Eichel as well as the other staff members-they are ALWAYS very helpful.
Eichel is great and the only reason I stayed with this practice I don't really care for the others left there that I've seen.
My physician is the best.
good
Dr. spent most of time entering my history into computer file. Most of it should have been there already.
A very good doctor.
Dr. Eichel and his nurse Rhonda always great.
Dr. Eichel is the BEST!
I think Dr. Eiischel is SUPER. He is everything I would want my doctor to be. Smart , Caring, professional and sincere. I have and a will continue to recommend him to my friends
Excellent experience overall.
AWESOME
Good
Dr Eichel and staff were such a pleasant surprise - I feel that going forward my healthcare needs will be addressed properly and with great care - I will be listened to, I was so relieved after my initial visit in knowing I had chosen the right practice and PC physician .
spend good time with.me. talk to me explaine to me follow the midication. text me he is no1 doctore to me im sooo glaaad D.james E.Eichel my doctor my family coming sooon wil join him too.
I felt in good hands having my health in general and particular issues addressed
Dr. Eichel is an excellent PCP based on my past visits with him!
Dr. Eischel was extremely personable and efficient. Helpful with any and all questions, whether or not related to current problem.
Jim Eichel is a wonderful and compassionate doctor.
Dr. Eichel is always a good listener, but this time he was particularly empathetic and I appreciated it.
Dr. Eichel greatly helped me in addressing my concerns. I am very fortunate in having him as my PCP!
Dr. Eichel is great. I would recommend him to everybody in need of a physician.
Dr. Eichel is excellent and I am happy I am one of his patients/he is my doctor.
I always have nothing but the best experience when I come here.
Very good doctor.
Perfect care
Same doctor for 15 years. I like and trust him. He knows he can be straight with me on any issues.
good
total trust And respect for Dr. Eichel.
miscommunication regarding sedative for colonoscopy between doctor and nurse. few other discrepancies.
Dr Eichel is the best in all regards
all good
Very helpful, very kind.
Will always refer patients to Dr. Eichel.
Dr Eichel is a great physician. He is thorough and doesn't make you feel rushed.
Dr. Eichel is a compassionate, highly knowledgable physician.
I felt like "just another patient" that the doctor was speeding through. There were several items on my new patient form that I would have expected him (or the PA) to ask me about but didn't. I wish I had had a copy of the form during the exam so that I could have remembered what to ask about, especially since this was my first visit with him and I was trying to determine whether or not to stick with him.
I like him
Dr. Eichel was very present and caring.
Dr. Eichel is amazing as a care provider.I would only caution someone who is not able to wait at appointments long, that this can be an issue based off of the 2 times we have visited. Hopefully it was just a fluke.
Dr. Eichel has been my physician for quite some time and has always provided top notch care. I have every confidence in Dr. James Eichel.
Dr. Eichel is very caring & very knowledgeable.
Care provider - pretty good and concern about existing condition.
Excellent and very caring MD and RN.
Experience was fine
I have been seeing Dr. Eichel for years. There is no other doctor I would want to go to. I 100% trust his judgment and know I'm in good hands.
I really liked the doctor, who was very knowledgable and asked thoughtful questions.
I really enjoy having Dr Eichels as my primary doctor...
I have recommended Dr.Eichel to several of my friends.
Dr. Eichel is one of the best physicians that I have ever seen. He is knowledgable and helpful.
I have been seeing Dr Eichel for over 15 years, so he and his staff are doing something right!
I've already recommended him to several friends!
Dr Eichel was very thorough and informative.I have been impressed with the level of care provided by Stanford Health
A very positive experience with a doc who cares and listens.
Dr. Eichel is an excellent physician and has always addressed my questions and concerns in a patient, thoughtful, and thorough manner. His open and candid manner in treating patients is what distinguishes him as a physician and instills great confidence in his diagnoses and recommendations.
Dr. Eichel is extremely caring and knowledgable. I believe he is one of the best physicians that I have engaged. I am very happy with his service and have recommended him to several others.
Dr. Eichel is spectacular in every way noted
Dr. James Eichel is a great doctor who does care about his patients. He ensures that they receive needed care and follows up. I have given him a run for his money but he has stuck with me. Awesome.
EXCELLENT!!
Dr. Eichel is a wonderful doctor.
All good experience.
I have recommended Dr. Eichel to many people and will continue to recommend him. He is informative, sensitive and extremely knowledgeable about all medical issues.
I am very satisfied with this physician and staff.
Dr. Eichel is the best doctor I've ever had! Hands down.
Dr. Eichel, my doctor for more than 14 years, is the epitome of a good family doctor. He never makes me feel rushed, anxious or reticent about discussing health issues, and always seems genuinely concerned for my well-being.
James Eichel as always, is an excellent doctor I am extremely pleased with his services.
too busy
I never feel rushed when seeing Dr. Eichel. I feel he really listens to my concerns and helps me make good decision about my care.
James Eichel is the best!
I've been with Dr. Eichel for over 25 years. It's about all I need to say.
This office is great. Referrals, and the whole admin structure are a disaster.
All very good.
Dr. Eichel is the BEST.
First time in a long time I felt like I was understood and I might just get the help I need.
A very positive experience.
Dr Eichel is as close to a perfect primary care physician as you can get.
Dr. Eichel listened to my issues and recommended tests and possible treatment which were followed up on upon receipt of the test results. I have every confidence in Dr. Eichel's decisions.
Excellent!!!
really like Dr Eichel otherwise I would definitely find another provider closer to home
Dr. Eichel answered my questions and also had suggestions on future Shingles vaccine of which I wished to know. I was very pleased I could go ahead with the latter.
Both Dr Eichel and his assistant, Tim, have always been caring & thorough.
Rushed at end when he had reached the end his scheduled time.
I trust in and enjoy seeing Dr. Eichel.
very kind and patient and detailed. exactly what I wanted.
Very courteous staff.
My interaction was primarily with Dr. Eichel. He is an excellent doctor.
Dr. James Eichel is an excellent, confidence-inspiring physician.
Dr Eichel was by far the most attentive, caring, thorough doctor I have worked with!
I have recommended Dr. Eichel to several friends and will continue to do so. He is always very interested and thoughtful. He is the pert primary care physician.
Dr Eichel is very knowledgeable and seems very concerned about my health.
I always receive excellent care from Dr. Eichel. He's an amazing physician. He is concern about his patients.
Dr. James Eichel is an excellent doctor.
Dr Eichel is an excellent caring physician
Staff are professional and caring. I would not consider going any where else
James Eichel is excellent. I have been with him for many, many years. he always takes the time to have meaningful discussions with me. First rate!
I have the highest respect and confidence in Dr. Eichel! He demonstrates great concern for my well being despite the fact that I have no life threatening conditions.
Dr. Eichel is an exceptional physician. I am extremely grateful for his care - the high level of his skills and knowledge as well as his sincere care for my well-being.
Dr. Eichel treats people not patients. He listens and ensures his explinations are clearly understod.
All good.
Dr. James Eichel is a delightful person & we have a good dr. & patient relationship. #8. Whatever it takes. #9. The best.
Dr. Eichel was great; I was really impressed by his courtesy and ability to connect in a meaningful way within a defined period of time.
Dr. Eichel is a excellent PCP.
Dr. Eichel is the very BEST MD.
I've only been going to Stanford health for about 3 months but I'm glad I picked these guys they're very efficient I especially like the fact that he can text me and tell me things I have texted dr. eichel back and forth a couple of times and it is really convenient to have that and have the app on my phone be able to pay the bills on the phone everything love you guys
This doctor was supposed to be a geriatric doctor yet none of his rooms have tables that a disabled person can get up on. Furthermore the only restroom dies not have grab bars and has a very very low toilet.the bathroom out in the hall with a grab bar was filthy.
I couldn't have more confidence than I have in Dr.Eichel.The only frustration about my visit is due to the nature of practicing medicine today - all the time he has to spend on the computer. He talked with me and answered questions as he was doing it.
thorough and competent, efficient and informative
Very excellent providers.
Dr. Eichel is amazing and make me feel at ease.
An outstanding experience. My anxiety of establishing a medical relationship with another doctor was fully relieved.
Dr. Eishel is an outstanding MD, the best I've ever found
I've been seeing Dr. Eichel for over 25 years - he's the best!
James Eichel is top notch!
dr Eichel is awesome
I requested that he be my PCP, and he agreed. I was pretty happy with him.
Dr Eichel is a wonderful combination of expertise, skill, and kindness. it is nice to feel that someone has my back in this. makes me feel less alone.
my doctor is terrific!
I have been with Dr. Eichel for a number of years and he is very good. He treats both my husband and myself and is never rude. He asks questions and listens. He answers questions we have and deals with our problems very well.
Warm, knowledgeable, caring physician.
Dr. Eichel is the BEST!
The physician was very thorough & knowledgeable.
great Dt. His Intern Rennel is wonderful.
Dr. Eichel is the best. I also have enjoyed his students and am happy to participate in education.
I love Dr. Eichel. He is a thoroughly competent and caring individual. I have happily recommended him to friends and family.
Dr Eichel has an excellent bedside manner, very thoughtful, patient, and never seems rushed even though you know the office is busy.
The Dr and Intern covered all the bases.
I have known DR. Eichel for years and trust him and his manner of care
Dr Eichel is the best. clear, compassionate and knowledgeable.
Great experience. Dr. and I are totally in sync so rarely need to take up much time.
He has been my Dr. for over 15 years
good
Dr. Eichel is excellent. He spent the requisite amount of time with me and was able to explain things in a manner that I could understand.
Doctor James Eichel is a wonderful Doctor. He cares about my Sciatica and want to help me heal after spending 5 years in pain. He has a good heart and he is very professional.
very congenial, caring, and helpful
Dr Ieschle is the perfect MD
The PA and my doctor showed concern, listened & were friendly and professional.
Dr. Eichel is the best!
Dr. Eichel is the best and his students are always courteous and engaged.
I am a long term patient of Dr. Eichel's and have always appreciated his approach and his attention to details, and his care of my health.
Dr. Eichel has been my care provider for many years. Although I live in Livermore, I've continued to maintain my health care with him, despite the move, further away. Highly knowledgeable, professional and caring with a good ear, Dr. Eichel excels in a profession who is fortunate to have him.
Love Dr. Eichel. Adapted advice to the whole experience and life stage of the patient
Dr. Eichel is a fantastic doctor and I am always very pleased with the care I receive.
Dr. was patient and he explains things clearly with concern for the patients well-being - THANKS.
I have been a patient Dr Eichel for many years
Dr. Eichel is the best!
Dr. James Eichel is an amazingly caring and thorough doctor.
Would recommend cafe provider (Dr. Eichel) to anyone. But would not recommend the agency due to very poor telephone access. They do not answer at all in some locations (e.g. Alameda) and in the rest, it may take 30 minutes or more.
I had Dr. Eichel and a student, James. both were excellent - friendly, focused and discussed things in a very thorough and understandable manner.
Dr. Eichel is a caring, knowledgable provider, who takes plenty of time with patients.

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