Benjamin A Jewell MD

Dr. Jewell is great, really up to date with the digital time we are living in. As for the fee, indeed it is required now, but you have the choice of going elsewhere! Dr Jewell is now not billing any insurance companies so you have no co-payment…anyway, its medical care we all want and in todays world that is hard to come by… this doctor provides solid care and listens which is a real plus

Worst Doctor ever. Go anywhere else! He is quick to prescribe unnecessary medication, expensive and irresponsible. Thankfully my pharmacist and a trip to the ER set me straight. Two doctors in Napa recommended I see someone else.

Excellent Health Care Professional & Practice.

Dr. Jewell is the best. I have been a patient of Dr Jewell’s for five years.
Dr. Jewell is interested in his patients’ total well being. He is pro-​active in health care. Dr Jewell communicates clearly. He is respectful of patients’ time; I have never waited more than ten minutes in the lobby nor in a treatment room.
I may leave Napa this year. I doubt that will ever have another doctor that meets the standards that Dr Jewell has set.

My husband went to Jewell and we found that he does not really practice MODERN medicine. His practice are outdated and he is quick to prescribe more meds, instead of trying other options that we know are available.

Add me to the chorus of people that think paying $ 1800 on top of your insurance — not optional — is ridiculous. Definitely calling Anthem Blue Cross to make them aware of this scam.
I think there’s a PT Barnum quote about folks that visit this office…

I wish I knew how many stars to give. I have heard that he is an excellent physician. I also was told there is a mandatory fee to join the practice. 2,500 is quite step! I have excellent Insurance but I still can’t establish with an excellent physician due to these new fees. Very disappointed.

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Jewell’s since I moved to Napa in 2012. He’s extremely personable, curious about his patients’ general well-​being and easy to talk to. Dr. Jewell is both knowledgeable about a wide range of medical issues and he really cares. Note that I have never been told of a mandatory annual fee. I have been offered an additional service, designed for patients in need of more regular care, that comes with an annual fee but, to my knowledge, this fee is not mandatory.

Great doctor… I miss him, as I has to switch to Kaiser recently. He really cares about his patients, and is stingy with the prescriptions (offering healthy alternatives ahead of pills). Highly recommended!

Just got off the phone with the receptionist, Nancy. Apparently Dr. Jewell’s response to said «hogwash» reviews are now incorrect, there is a MANDATORY $ 1800/​$ 2500 fee to become a part of this doctors practice as of September 2015. Then when I mentioned that I would report them to Cigna and BBB of this turned out to be a lie the receptionist asked what my first and last name was, as an attempt to keep me from writing this review.
Don’t waste your time.

I haven’t been to this doctor. I was referred by a co-​worker who highly recommends him.
I just called to see if he was taking new patients and was told me that in addition to the copay my insurance will charge me, there would be an annual fee of $ 1800/​$ 2500 for singles/​families that I would be responsible for.
This is not an optional fee. It’s a requirement for all new patients and there is no way I will do that in addition to what my insurance charges.

First let me address the hogwash (sorry for the colloquialism but it’s necessary in this case) regarding the «mandatory» $ 2500 fee. I have been a patient of Dr Jewell’s since 2008 and have NEVER paid said fee. The program has been offered but there has NEVER been a REQUIREMENT that one participate in order to be a patient of Dr. Jewell’s. I should also add that, despite the fact that I don’t pay the fee, Dr. Jewell and his staff always go above and beyond to «fit you in» even with same day appointments when needed. So, dear Unilocaler, feel free to disregard the aforementioned hogwash. Now to the «meat» of the review, as it were.
Dr. Jewell is truly a jewel. He is a smart and caring guy. He will listen and educate you about his philosophy on medicine. He is not a fan of over medicating and will only suggest something if you need it. He is approachable yet very professional. Most importantly, however, his diagnosis are spot on. If you are looking for a physician that you will not want to part with, I highly suggest you see Dr. Jewell.

I’ve been a patient since 2008 and my husband just had his first appointment with Dr. Jewell this morning and was so impressed, I wanted to leave a review for him. (My husband is not a Unilocaler, so I will relay his experience, which is about the same experience I had when I last visited.)
My husband said that Dr. Jewell was not only gracious and friendly, but spent the most time with him out of any doctor visit he’d ever been to. Dr. Jewell imparted some important knowledge about over the counter medications for his back condition. My husband has a chronic back condition that has been recommended for surgical remedy and went all the way to meeting with a surgeon at Kaiser, but said that his meeting with Dr. Jewell was more informative, professional and enlightening than a surgical consultation with The Big K.

Called to schedule my first appointment, after the eight time they finally returned my call (this doctor was listed as one of the very view providers listed on my insurance or i would have never called after the first time). When Nancy the receptionist finally called me back, she called back with a major attitude and a air of arrogance in her tone. I made an appointment with her for my appendix (i feared a potential emergency) and then she called me back to state that «the doctor said I’m not the right fit for their establishment». She basically treated me with the maturity and professionalism of a high schooler and referred me to the emergency room because «it’s not their problem». Although I did not need an emergency room as of yet, I was forced to go to a free community clinic whereby the service was not only FREE but impeccable compared to Dr. Jewell’s office. Rude, arrogant, unprofessional and I am almost certain the five star reviews on here are friends/​family and the like. Atrocious service and I would deter anyone from going to see this Doctor. I am also filing a complaint with my insurance provider to have him removed from the provider list. I will also file with the BBB and all other regulatory agencies.

I think it’s funny how people can give a 1 star review for someone they’ve never met. Sounds like cry baby status. I’ve been a patient of doctor Jewell for approx. 3 years now. Dr. Jewell and his staff are very professional, prompt and courteous. Everytime I’ve gotten sick or had a problem he has fixed it first try. He is great at diagnosing the problem and has never mislead me. I myself will never see another physician again. After years of looking for a great doctor I’ve finally found one. I highly recommend Dr. Jewell. A +++

Dr. jewell did not get a chance to be my Dr because he tried to charge me a $ 2500 fee under the counter to be a member of his practice. It was not an optional feel, it was mandatory and disgusting. I was told he charges extra so I will have access to extra time and completion of referral paperwork if needed. I don’t even know that I want extra time with him. And my insurance allows for self referral, so no big deal. Folks with NO insurance often run into drs who do not care and won’t listen or spend time with them, but I have never had this problem. It’s disgusting to me that a dr would charge his patients with insurance additional just to still be a dr. What’s more amazing to me is how many idiots do pay him. Gross. Slimy.

I haven’t been to this doctor.
I just called to see if he was taking new patients and Sue, the medical assistant, told me that in addition to the copay my insurance will charge me, there would be an annual fee of $ 1800/​$ 2500 for singles/​families that I would be responsible for.
This is not an optional fee. It’s a requirement, she said.
All for services like a more thorough physical, free referral forms, things like that.
Things that other doctors’ offices have not charged me directly for! That’s why I have insurance!
I don’t understand why my insurance has them as a provider but I’m filing a grievance.

I am a new patient of Dr. Jewell and couldn’t be more satisfied (I come from NYC and have high expectations). Dr. Jewell spend well over 40 minutes with me. Didn’t rush, answered questions, gave insight. He has the «new school» of thought as it relates to healthcare, preventative medicine, meds, etc… I found him to be incredibly intelligent without being condescending. Lab results were online within 24 hours, with an explanation. THIS is how healthcare should be.

Really just a dream of a practice. They set it up so that you can get in the same day after a torturous wait of 3 — 4 months for your first appointment. So once you are in, you’re set! Dr Jewell is nice, attentive, thorough, caring, and genuine. The worst I can say about him was that he was a tad intense, but perhaps that just reveals his passion!
Highly recommended!