James S Hahn, MD

Dr. Hahn offers really neat DNA testing from a company called New Amsterdam Genomics; you’ve got to check it out!

Dr. Hahn is HANDS DOWN THE BEST DOCTOR EVER!!! He is brilliant, and absolutely the best doctor there is. In fact, a lot of my OWN other doctors (gyno, urologist, etc.) have him as a doctor. He’s just that good! If you want to find a fantastic doctor, go to the one that your OWN doctors go to!

Dr Hahn is an adequate PCP, but not exceptional. Regardless, I continued seeing him for 5+ years because once you establish the relationship it makes sense. However, he has been IMPOSSIBLE to schedule an appointment with the past few years. Callbacks almost never happen. I noted several other reviews recently which listed the same problem. More insulting is that he has recently switched to a ‘concierge service’, which means that patients pay a monthly fee to have priority access status. In this current climate of obscene healthcare costs, that sends a pretty clear message about his priorities. Further, as a long-​time patient, I would expect I would be notified and included in that status change if desired. Instead, I was not contacted (typical), and found out that I was discontinued from his primary care list only after I had to go to the ER, and the doctor there called his office: they said ‘sorry it’s been too long since we’ve seen him, Dr Hahn is no longer his PCP.“
That is true, it’s been awhile since I’ve seen Dr Hahn… BECAUSE THEY NEVER RETURN CALLS FOR APPOINTMENTS!
Sheesh.

What an awesome doc!!! I normally live in Los Angeles and I’m working in austin. Have the MDVIP plan and they referred me to Dr Hahn. What a great doc, spent time with me (even though I’m from out of town) and got me healthier in a few days. Thank you thank you thank you! I may be permanently moving to Austin and I already know who my doc will be!

I began going to Dr. James Hahn when I was in my thirties; I am now 66. I moved out of state for 10 yrs. When I moved back to Texas 4 yrs ago I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to be his patient again as I found out he was not taking on new patients. But he and his staff (many of whom were still working there 10 yrs later) welcomed me back with open arms! And it certainly had nothing to do with money as the insurance I have is pretty bad and I don’t have a lot of $. I believe it had to do with the fact that Dr. Hahn and his nurses and rest of staff are genuinely kind, caring, and compassionate people ! No matter if I’m just calling them for a medicine refill, to make an appointment or just ask a question or if I’m undergoing a serious procedure or sick in hospital, I have ALWAYS been treated professionally, warmly, respectfully, and with the utmost competency. And now that I am older and have developed a number of serious health problems, I am especially grateful and thankful for these wonderful people. (FYI– this is the very first review I have given on Unilocal or anywhere else online ever before!)

Never seen a person go from best to worst as quickly as Dr. Hahn. He has been my primary care doctor for 5 – 7 years until recently. I have been trying to schedule an appointment with him for over a year! Yes, a year! No one ever answers the phone at the office so you have to leave a voicemail asking for an appointment. Then, if they call you back it is in 2 – 4 weeks. And, if you miss their call back you start the process all over again. On the off chance you reach them they will gladly schedule an appointment for you 6 – 9 months in the future. On top of it Dr. Hahn rejects the prescriptions he prescribed for you when you go for a refill. His office instructs the pharmacist that I need to come in for an appointment with him before they will allow another refill. And, the endless cycle to get an appointment begins again…
I’ve heard he is now not accepting new patients and no longer accepts insurance so this review is probably pointless, but I felt it was important to review him given how important your primary care doctor is to your life. Medical doctors should not be allowed to run a practice like this. When you truly need them they won’t help you.

Dr. Hahn has been my doctor for many years and I am very upset. I found out a couple months ago that he is changing over to a smaller practice. What this means is they want me to pay over $ 160o0.00 a year just for him to be my doctor. This on top of the co-​pays and the almost $ 500.00 a month I pay for my insurance. While this may not seem like a lot of money to some people it is too me. I talked to the company taking over his practice to find out what I am getting for this fee. They could not tell me one thing that they offered that my insurance does not already pay for except his practice will be smaller and supposedly I will have better access to him. I do not want another doctor as it takes me awhile to build trust enough to talk about myself. I have put off making the decision, but my husband is angry and does not want me paying this extra money. Its not really the dollar signs, its the fact that I am going to lose my doctor due to his changing to this new format. I feel betrayed by him. If you don’t have the money then you lose your doctor. It just isn’t the way I ever thought a doctor would treat his patients. It is like being blackmailed. I am going to have to find another doctor quickly as I take 2 medications each month that I cannot just stop taking. I will miss him, and I wish him lots of luck with his new practice. I hope he can sleep at night when he remembers the words he heard in medical school… first do no harm. Well Dr. Hahn you are doing harm to those of us who just can’t afford another bill added to their lives. I will end this with saying that I have always gotten great care, and when I needed refills they were done that day. I never once had to call and ask if they had received the request or if there was a problem. If Obamacare is responsible for this new way of practicing medicine, then all I can say is I never voted for him. And I can sleep with myself knowing that,

Have been a patient for over 10 years. I called today for an appointment, and was told that since I haven’t been in for 1 year, I am a «new patient», and they aren’t accepting new patients, unless I pay a large yearly «concierge fee».
Betrayed by a doctor I trust. If you have lots of money, maybe this isn’t a problem for you and you can disregard my review.

Impossible to get a hold of the receptionist. They are actually downsizing and not taking any new patients.

Wow, I called Dr. Hahn’s office earlier today and found out he hasn’t been accepting patients for a few years now.
And on top of that he’s moving to a concierge medicine model where patients will pay around $ 1600/​year cash (no insurance) to have him as their doctor. 500 patients max in this model I was told.
So… There you have it. Obamacare in action folks.
Not his fault that he’s had to adapt so I’ll rate 4 stars. He’s obviously a fantastic Doctor if there’s so much demand for his services.
I’ll bump to 5 stars if you can squeeze me in Doc! :)

I LOVE DR. HAHN and his staff. I have been a patient of Dr. Hahn’s for 20+ years. I think he is great and has been so consistently over the years. I have a 5 family members and several friends that all feel the same way. I took my 88 year old stepmom to see him yesterday again he and his staff were great.
The waiting room construction area not so much. My sister had informed me that his practice was going to become a concierge practice. This means a monthly fee and while I understand the craziness that insurance companies have placed on doctors making it necessary to take on more patients than possible to serve to make a decent living. However, paying a monthly fee it will be a hardship for most of my family. I wish him the best in his new practice and hope it is beneficial to his patients that continue with him. I thank him for always taking the time and having the patience to provide the best treatment I have ever had from a primary care doctor.

I hate to say this because Dr. James Hahn was my doctor for the past 15 years. He was excellent, very friendly, and very knowledgeable. He was absolutely fantastic until the past two years when I could never get a hold of his receptionist or nurse after calling over 20 times. After I couldn’t get into his office for a visit for the past 2 years they put me out of his system so that I now have to fight my way back in. I love Dr. Hahn, but the rudeness and disrespectful reception is horrible when you are sick and need to see your doctor.

Dr. Hahn has been my doctor for almost 10 years now, and has always provided great service with a smile and care. Dr. Hahn, unlike other past doctors I’ve had, does not immediately jump to pharmacologicals and instead encourages general health practices first, like changes in diet, exercise and alternative medicines. He adjusts his approach to fit the patient.
The office has always been able to squeeze me in the same day for more urgent issues, and never wait more than a day or two for non-​urgent requests. Nurses and staff are great. The office looks like it could maybe use a little decoration refresh, but I’m not going there for the ambiance — I’m there to get help from one of the best doctors in Austin.

I have been reluctant to find all new everything (including medical professionals) after my move to Austin– I have had a hard time letting go of all the providers I had for years, and the few I have tried did not impress. However, after having a recurrent illness for several weeks, I finally made an appointment with Dr. Hahn after researching several doctors on Unilocal.He was also in-​network which was a plus!
Dr. Hahn was friendly right off the bat, and listened well to my symptoms and feelings. He was also very thorough in explaining the possible culprits of my illness, the possible courses of action, and any questions I had about prescribed medications. All of my concerns were handled and I felt confident that he cared and understood.
The only negative to his office is that no one ever answers the phone! They have a lengthy automated system with several prompts, and I have never gotten a live person to answer either the receptionist’s or the nurse’s desk. You are forced to leave a message, and are at the mercy of the timing of their return call. Otherwise, you will have to frustratingly call back and leave another message. For a busy person who works off hours, this has been a big source of difficulty for me. I hope that they will start up a better response system for their clients, otherwise I highly recommend Dr. Hahn!

Gentle kind and patient. He listens to everything you have to say. I recommend without reservations. His nurse is wonderful as well

I love Dr. Hahn! Admittedly, my first impression was not great. I felt very rushed on our first meeting & he was in and out in a hurry. Perhaps they overbooked that day, but I’m glad I went back! I’ve been seeing Dr. Hahn for over a year now (after moving central & switching doctors). I’ve had a lot of emergencies come up lately & they’re always able to get me in right away. The receptionist knows me by name & I like that. She always asks how I’m doing, etc. Dr. Hahn’s nurses are also great. I can’t say enough good things about him & his office staff.
It’s hard to get in as a new patient (in fact he’s not taking new patients now… tried to get my sister in, but she waited too long to call — months, not days). Everyone else in my family goes to him!

I will just be echoing what everyone else has said… I have never, ever been to a doctor that was so attentive. I have gone to ARC for years, and while my doctor was kind… I always felt so rushed that I would leave not even feeling like I had told him everything I had planned on.
Dr. Hahn sits down, makes eye contact, LISTENS… I mean, it should all be common sense, but most doctors see so many patients it’s become a cattle call just to see all of them.
I am so grateful for others reviewing him so that I could find him!

I’ve only had a couple GP (general practice) doctors in my life and I did not think there was a big difference between them; however, after becoming a patient of Dr. Hahn I’ve realized there is a huge difference between GP doctors and Dr. Hahn is definitely one of the best.
He demonstrates a sincere interest, listens, and takes the time to explain what he recommends and why. I’m always interested in being a part of the decision making process for my health and Dr. Hahn encourages it.

BEST. DOCTOR. EVAR.
An amazing man and doctor. He cares. He listens. He recognizes that you may not have money to give a drug a «try» and gives samples, he remembers your name, your family and the story you told him about a rash you had 7 years ago. He has been recognized by his peers, Texas Monthly and … me?
i have been seeing Dr. Hahn since 99. i have gone thru many life and medical changes. He was there all the way, keeping track, being supportive and not just a doctor that breezes in and out. He takes the time to listen and answer all your questions and is HONEST.
his staff is AMAZING. i recommend him to anyone who is looking for a doctor.
don’t hesitate if you are looking, make an appointment. You will NOT regret it and will also become a long time patient. /​true story.

Look no further for a GP. Dr. Hahn is an awesome doctor.
My family has been with Dr. Hahn for 10+ years. In fact, we are living in College Station temporarily and we still drive back to Dr. Hahn when we can.
The thing I like most about him is that he actually listens, spends time and explains his diagnosis and recommendations.