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Summary
With 50 years in internal medicine and hospital medicine, Dr. James Atkisson treats hypertension and hypertensive emergency and performs home infusion therapy. He is affiliated with Kuakini Medical Center, The Queens Medical Center, Straub Benioff Medical Center, Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center, Saint Michael Medical Center, and Saint Anthony Hospital.
Dr. Atkisson earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and sees patients in Tacoma, Washington; Silverdale, Washington; and Honolulu, Hawaii.
Dr. Atkisson earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and sees patients in Tacoma, Washington; Silverdale, Washington; and Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Quick Facts
- 50 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 7 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Donald Atkisson has 4 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. James Donald Atkisson, MD | Dr. Sharon Tong | Dr. Gerald Lee, MD | Dr. Cora M. Ludwig, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 50 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Chinese | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Tacoma , WA | Edgewood , WA | Edgewood , WA | Clackamas , OR |
| Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine | Med School: Harbin Medical University | Med School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University | Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Donald Atkisson
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Donald Atkisson has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Donald Atkisson has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
50 Years Experience
Dr. James Donald Atkisson holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Washington and Hawaii.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Washington that expires in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Hawaii that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1976.
NPI Number
Dr. Atkisson's NPI number is 1851377303.
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- Does Dr. James Atkisson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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- Where is Dr. James Atkisson's office located?
- Dr. James Atkisson's office is located at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
- Which hospitals is Dr. James Atkisson affiliated with?
- Dr. James Atkisson is affiliated with Kuakini Medical Center, The Queens Medical Center, Straub Benioff Medical Center, Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center, SAINT MICHAEL MEDICAL CENTER, and Saint Anthony Hospital.
- What languages does Dr. James Atkisson speak?
- Dr. James Atkisson speaks English.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Atkisson?
- You can find contact information for Dr. James Atkisson here on Vitals.
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