Cornelius Alfred James, MD
To request an appointment call
Manage Your Profile
About
Dr. James completed his BS with honors at Central Michigan University. He then obtained his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. James completed his Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency at Beaumont Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident during his final year. He enjoys taking care of patients of all ages and building strong, lasting relationships with his patients. His clinical interests include preventative care.
Areas of Practice
Primary Care, preventative health and transitional medicine
Locations
-
General Medicine Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
Floor 2
Northville, MI 48168-9493Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
Residency
Board Certifications
Patient Ratings & Comments
Visit our Physician Ratings & Comments page to learn more about how patient ratings are collected, calculated, and updated to help you make an informed decision when choosing the right physician for your care.
Patient Ratings
164 Patient Ratings
Patient Comments
February 24, 2026 - "Dr. James is a very knowledgeable and thoughtful physician. I HIGHLY recommend him."
February 10, 2026 - "Dr James is very caring. He listened to me and come up with a plan. He included me in all his ideas of treatment and cared of my thoughts. He did not make me feel like I was over reacting or thinking. He always has made me feel comfortable and listened too."
January 21, 2026 - "Dr. James is awesome. He listens and that's very important. Dr. James is attentive, insightful, caring, etc. He's very thorough. He makes sure you understand what he's said and always ask if you have questions. Dr. James is definitely an asset to U of M."
January 7, 2026 - "Dr. James was caring, very professional, took my concerns seriously, and gave me confidence in his ability to help me feel better! I would highly recommend Dr. James!!"
January 6, 2026 - "I really appreciate Dr. James. He listens and takes my concerns seriously. He works with me for any treatment I may need. I cannot express what a terrific doctor he is."
January 6, 2026 - "Dr. James is very thorough. He listens to any concerns raised and responds offering medical insights into possible treatments if they might be needed. You never feel rushed during his appointments."
December 16, 2025 - "I had an excellent experience with Dr. James from the moment of the visit, he was attentive, compassionate, and genuinely invested in my care. He took the time to listen carefully to my concerns, asked thoughtful questions, and made sure I felt heard and understood. Most importantly, he took appropriate and timely action, which gave me confidence in his clinical judgment and dedication to patient care. His professionalism, empathy, and thorough approach truly set him apart. I am very grateful for the level of care I received and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a physician who is both knowledgeable and genuinely caring."
November 18, 2025 - "I've been seeing Dr. James for [...] years. I'm VERY HAPPY with his care, his knowledge, and his compassion. He always looks out for me and what will be in my best interests."
October 29, 2025 - "Dr James is always excellent and very thorough!"
October 2, 2025 - "Excellent in all aspects. Dr. James is wonderful beyond measure. He is very thorough, knowledgeable, understanding and very caring."