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James Minnis, MD General Surgery in Mountain View, CA

James Minnis, MD | General Surgery
4.9 out of 5 | 
Accepting new patients
El Camino Health Medical Network

Surgery Sobrato

2495 Hospital Dr, Ste 450 & 460
Mountain View, CA 94040

Dr. James Minnis is a highly skilled general surgeon with more than a decade of experience in the field. He specializes in minimally invasive procedures, with a focus on robotic surgery techniques, that allow for more surgical precision, reduced recovery times and improved patient outcomes.


Throughout his career, Dr. Minnis has remained dedicated to advancing surgical practices and ensuring the highest standards of care for his patients. He continually seeks innovative approaches to care and stays at the forefront of evolving advancements and techniques.


Dr. Minnis values clear communication with his patients. He explains, "It's my responsibility to help patients understand their conditions, procedures and recovery."


Raised in the Bay Area, Dr. Minnis remained in California after completing his training at Stanford University and went on to practice in Marin County for 12 years. He is happy to return to the South Bay/Peninsula to serve his home community.


Outside of the operating room, Dr. Minnis enjoys time with his friends and family - whether sharing food, travelling, or listening to music. He loves cooking, exercising and sports. You can also find him hiking, fishing, and attending his children's sporting events.

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4.9
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4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
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4.9 out of 5
106 ratings,
23 reviews
6/18/2026
Dr. Minnis is a terrific doctor. I like how he looked me in the eyes throughout our conversation, and how thoroughly he answered my questions. His focus on my issues and how to help me was wonderful.
6/2/2026
Dr. Minnis went WAY above an beyond in explaining my medical situation and what I can do to make my eventual surgery have a better outcome. He put the imaging up on a screen in the exam room and walked me through everything. I had previously had a consultation with a surgeon at UCSF and Dr. Minnis' communication skills were, frankly, better. Also, he was willing to take a bit of perhaps extra time for me and that is enabling me to make a better decision for myself about how to proceed.
5/28/2026
Dr. Minnis was highly professional throughout the appointment: listening closely, asking clear questions, providing surgical options with context for each option, and speaking with candor, kindness, and good humor. I felt/feel good about the surgical course to be taken and am confident that all will go well, as it did a little over a year ago with a similar surgery on a different part of the body.
5/14/2026
The doctor was amazing. I felt that I had time to ask questions. He gave good visuals which made things understandable. I appreciated his sense of humor and he was very approachable.
5/1/2026
DrMinnis is amazing and very helpful answered all my questions and explained everything in detail

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Surgery Sobrato
2495 Hospital Dr, Ste 450 & 460 Mountain View, CA 94040
Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday - Sunday

Closed

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