James J. Van Der Heyden

James J. Van Der Heyden PA-C

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Physician Assistant
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4.8 / 5 (based on 254 Reviews) View 54 Comments
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Office Information

Hospital/Group Affiliation

PIH Health Downey Hospital

PIH Health Whittier Hospital

PIH Health Physicians

Profile

Gender

Male

Specialties

  • Physician Assistant

Additional Languages

  • Mandarin

Education

Medical School

Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of The Pacific (California)

Board Certifications

  • Physician Assistant

Patient Reviews

October 28, 2024
The doctor's services were excellent. The staff was excellent and very professional, very pleased with the doctor and the help he provided.
October 25, 2024
courteous and professional !
October 17, 2024
In my opinion, this office has the best staff. I love them all they treat me. With care, I'm not just saying this. I believe thi've been with this office for 20 years. I recommend this Staff Wholeheartedly.
October 14, 2024
My daughter was with me for this appointment and we both agreed that he had the best bedside matter we have seen in a long time. He was gentle, approachable, listened attentively and very knowledgeable about matters pertaining to the visit....he explained things in a way that made it very easy to understand. I went into the appointment a little tense because of lack of knowledge and understanding of what was happening with my knee. I left with great relief and some options. Thank you, Mr. Van Der Heyden.
September 19, 2024
James is an excellent doctor.
September 04, 2024
I really appreciate the fact that James goes out of his way so that he can take extra steps so that my two parts injections are as painless as possible when he applies them to my knee. His thoughtfulness and consideration of patient's pain is above and beyond what I've experienced with most other providers. I appreciate that.
August 30, 2024
JAMES VAN DER HEYDEN. IS VERY CARING AND PROFESSIONAL....
August 15, 2024
Doctor is also very good looking.
August 15, 2024
Provider-James was great. The Rad tech that did xrays was not friendly and gave directions impatiently. I felt like I was an inconvenience to him.
August 15, 2024
From the minute I walked in, the office staff helped me completely fill out all the forms that I needed to do. They were completely friendly and helpful. When I saw the doctor, he explained everything completely to me and was very thorough in explaining what was wrong with my ailments and took extra care to make sure that I was comfortable and relaxed enough to have him do the procedures. I would certainly like to have, if I need more coverage, I'd like to have the same doctor take care of my problems. Have a good day and be safe.
August 14, 2024
The staff there at PIH, every time I come in, they're very kind, courteous, and are able to direct me exactly where I need to go. James, the physical therapist, was amazing. Patty, the woman that took my x-ray, she is extraordinary. She is the best. PIH is lucky to have her. But overall, my experience is always, usually always, is great.
August 12, 2024
The office staff is very nice. I love Dr.James. Last year I got a round of the same shots with another doctor. And it hurt very bad. Dr.James gave me shot number 1 and I could not feel anything. He is very gentle.
August 09, 2024
Dr James Van der Heyden is the best - personable, painless injection, answers questions I am concerned with and the Staff is wonderful Favorite doctors visit of all doctors I see of any of various locations love the Harbor/La Habra location
August 07, 2024
Hi, yes, the procedure that I wanted to have done, you provided for me, and it worked great for a while, but it's starting to wear off. Actually, it started to wear off about 8 p.m. that night, and it's only about 30 percent effective now. So, I'm going to have to make another appointment, come back in, and discuss the next step. You had recommended an MRI. That may be necessary, or maybe there's something else you want to recommend. I'm disappointed that the procedure I requested didn't work. It had always worked before, and for some reason, it didn't work this time. I guess I'm just too old for it to work. In any case, give me a call, or I will call you on Monday, and we'll see if we can make arrangements for another appointment. I hope I don't have to have another referral. Thank you. Bye.
July 25, 2024
Good
July 22, 2024
Hi, I felt that I was important enough to be treated well and I appreciate what service I received and I thank everybody who was there. Thank you.
July 22, 2024
I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. James when I assisted a friend to her last appointment and he was amazing with her and decided to switch to him. He is very friendly and very knowledgeable in his work! I know I will be very happy with Dr. James!!!
July 18, 2024
I like going to that location although it's far from me from Whittier, but it's worth it because of the care and the quickness that you get there
July 17, 2024
They saw me even though I sowed up at the wrong office. That to me means they went above and beyond. Thanks so much.
July 15, 2024
Very satisfied
July 05, 2024
Very friendly provider!
June 27, 2024
(Name removed) knew all about my surgery and my issues
June 19, 2024
I feel that PIH has good providers. What it lacks is good customer service from the office staff. They tend to be more on the rude side and not very customer service oriented.
June 17, 2024
James Van Der Heyden was professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. Thank you!
June 14, 2024
No diagnosis just ordered test.
June 14, 2024
I have been going to James for a few years. I am very happy with his work.
June 06, 2024
Very good doctor and visit
May 10, 2024
good service
May 08, 2024
very friendly and easy to talk to. He waited and asked if I had any questions. I didn't feel like I was being rushed. thank you
April 25, 2024
I really had a good experience at your office, however, the scheduler to help me find a facility to do my own.
April 25, 2024
Yes, I trust the doctor a lot. I liked how he and also the staff treated me. Thank you very much.
April 04, 2024
Excellent service! Thanks
March 22, 2024
This office staff, and doctors are extremely good. I developed trust in them several years ago.
March 11, 2024
Your phone system is awful. I can never get through to make an appointment. I have to drive down there and make an appointment. It was fine before PIH took over. I can't use the on line system because they need to order the shots I get, so I need to speak to a human being. It takes less time and frustration for me to physically drive there than deal with your ridiculous phone system. I hate PIH! It is the worst network. Yeah, the people there are great, but you gotta be able to get an appointment. Older people have trouble with online as well. Please, change your phone system!
March 07, 2024
Everything was perfect. All my questions and concerns were answered. Information and options were explained. Great staff. Thank you.
March 04, 2024
I was treated by James, PA at the Putnam office in Whittier. James provided excellence in care, he is professional, caring, respectful and knowledgeable. At first I didn't want to be scheduled with a PA. I've know changed my impression of PA's, I'd gladly see James anytime needed.
February 28, 2024
No pain is my idea of a doctors visit...that is what I got happy to say.
February 15, 2024
James Vander Hayden was awesome. We really appreciate that we were able to get in to see him sooner than our regular visit. We are having a little bit of a problem following up with our radiology, but we hope that tomorrow, which is Monday, I know it's President's Day, we're going to be able to get my dad scheduled for his ASAP radiology appointment. Thank you very much.
February 15, 2024
James is an excellent P.A. and I would see him any given time that I need care Thank you James for being amazing and helping me with answered questions ??
February 14, 2024
James is a very kind person and he helped me greatly. I will always choose him to help me with orthopedic problems. I appreciate all of PIH employees. They're great. Thank you. 1
February 12, 2024
I like Dr.James I have been to him a few times for my knee, back and now my neck.
February 09, 2024
James is wonderful and caring.... He always is gracious... I am so glad he is at this office.
February 01, 2024
All of the staff worked with professionalism
January 25, 2024
Yes, I would like to say the... physical physician assistant, James, is such a valuable asset to your organization. I like him a lot. He explains things very, very well. And I would also like to make a correction from this series of surveys. The second question, I put down a number of two. Actually, I like to correct it from number two to number four, which is definitely. So that's a correction I want to make. Other than that, James is such a wonderful person to deal with. I really appreciate it. Thank you very much. Have a good day. Bye-bye.
January 25, 2024
Everyone at the La Habra orthopedics office are wonderful people. Polite and very helpful. I went to see PA James Van Der Heyden great person good listener and gives good advice.
January 18, 2024
I will say that James was very thorough. He did not treat you like a number like it. The emergency was very, very disappointed. In the emergency, it felt like we were just a number being passed on. James was very thorough, treated you like you were a family member, and what was best. My dad's 91, and I highly appreciate his outlook, how he spoke, and all the different options he shared with my dad. He just didn't say, let's do surgery and make money. He was more concerned about his health care. I appreciate that.
January 11, 2024
They did extremely well with the doctor Dr. Heyden ... Heyden I don't know his name. Dr. Van Heyden, the greatest. Thank you.
January 08, 2024
Dr and staff were very helpful courteous and Dr very knowledgeable explained everything and easy to understand
January 05, 2024
James is very nice and will recommend him .
January 05, 2024
James & (name removed) are very caring and compassionate PA's. The front off receptionist, (name removed) I believe is her name is expectionanal and is great with people. ITs refreshing to be able to deal with such great people
December 22, 2023
Yes, James is very efficient. He always makes sure that you're not in any pain as he's injecting you and very friendly and I always look forward to having him do my injection in my knee and I've gotten used to him because I've always had Dr. (name removed), but James does a great job. So I feel very comfortable in his hands and his services. Thank you very much and have a great day.
December 20, 2023
Yes, the nurses, the staff, and the doctor were all very courteous. And with the doctor, I felt very comfortable and safe. Thank you.
November 30, 2023
I was scheduled to see James V who was very cordial and nice. I was very disappointed that he could not accommodate my situation of needing a foot brace because they had none for me. Instead they gave me a list of places that would accept my insurance and I would have to hunt one down myself. My primary doctor (name removed) was concerned the day before that I see someone ASAP and James V was the only one at the time who could see me. I was so disappointed with my visit. I came home and found an old foot brace that I had and am using that until I have follow up with Jacob Reis since he's been my go to physician assistant I've seen many times before for other issues. I just hope PIH can be more accommodating to patients like me if they are in need of supplies. Thank you! (PHI removed)
November 30, 2023
I realley like that the staff in this office are very friendly and polite.
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