James M Winkley II, MD

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

10 months ago

Maybe at some point Winkley cared about his patients but that ship has long sailed. I waited months for this appointment and was rushed out in less than 10 minutes. I’ve never almost walked out of an appointment before today but Winkleys dismissive attitude is hard to deal with. He didn’t read the chart, he didn’t care to listen to why I was referred to him. From the moment he walked in the room, he seemed inconvenienced to be there. This has been by far the worst experience that I’ve had in the Baptist health network. Trust... read more

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

a year ago

We started treatment in the hospital and he seemed interested and concerned with a newly diagnosed GB. We expected exacerbations but when they presented themselves and we called for treatment for my mom. She was emotional and scared and thought she would have to relearn to walk again.Remembering her 30 day stay in the hospital, he was dismissive and said to her “ I have patients who cannot walk” making her feel like she should not have called for a follow up . She was only doing what she was told to do. For someone who doesn... read more

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

a year ago

Referred to Dr. Winkley by a Lexington physician and a Lexington nurse who were also patients of Dr. Winkley. He was very thorough, asked numerous questions, and ran several bloodtests. He diagnosed my Myasthenia Gravis within two weeks. He explained the disorder and prescribed the necessary medication. I had a 30-day follow-up and now waiting for my five-month follow-up. I had an issue, called the office, and it was resolved within 24 hours. I highly recommend Dr. Winkley and his office staff. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

a year ago

Incredibly disrespectful, acted like he couldn’t stand to even be in the room with me and made sure it was the fastest appointment possible. Ignored me when I said medications weren’t helping with serious issues, increased the meds which caused me to overdose, pass out, and break my nose. The ER doctor was so scared about the meds he said he was calling Dr. Winkley. 3 weeks later I was dismissed as a patient for “inappropriate behavior”. I have never been dismissed from anything in my life, not even fired from a job. He’s no... read more

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

2 years ago

Before seeing Dr. Winkley, I had been going to UK Neurology. My experience with UK neurology was horrific and I was treated horribly and was laughed at and told to come back when I couldn’t walk on my own anymore. After one visit, Dr. Winkley ordered the tests UK neurology should have ordered for over a year and a half. He took me and my symptoms seriously and took action to try and figure things out. I would recommend Dr. Winkley in a heartbeat. 

Ticked off 

on Healthgrades

3 years ago

Have always had GREAT care a Baptist, Winkley is the exception. Will NOT listen to your concerns and has unreasonable demands. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

Avoid this guy. Doesn’t explain much, doesn’t care about you calling to ask questions when something goes wrong, straight up lies and changes his assessment, if you care about yourself or someone, and you have a choice to pick someone else, do it. You will leave worse than when you arrived. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

5 years ago

this is perhaps the worst doctor in Lexington!! 

Donna Bargo 

on Healthgrades

6 years ago

When I began seeing Dr. Winkley, I was in bed 3 or 4 days each week. The days I was able to get up, I was totally miserable. Dr. W. worked with me trying various medications and physical therapy until, gradually, I have reached a place where most people don’t even remember that I have MS. Actually, a lot of the time, I forget it. I would recommend Dr Winkley to anyone with any neurological problem. I have no doubt that he saved my life.