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Summary
Dr. James Atkisson is a board-certified internal medicine and hospital medicine specialist with five decades of medical practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and has dedicated his career to treating adult patients in hospital settings and managing complex medical conditions. His extensive experience spans 50 years of providing comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Atkisson communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Atkisson maintains hospital affiliations across multiple medical centers, including Saint Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and Saint Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, Washington. He also practices at several Hawaii-based facilities, including The Queens Medical Center and Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu. His clinical expertise focuses on managing high blood pressure and related cardiovascular conditions. He provides specialized home infusion therapy services to deliver medications directly to …patients in their homes when appropriate.
Read More Read less Dr. Atkisson maintains hospital affiliations across multiple medical centers, including Saint Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and Saint Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, Washington. He also practices at several Hawaii-based facilities, including The Queens Medical Center and Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu. His clinical expertise focuses on managing high blood pressure and related cardiovascular conditions. He provides specialized home infusion therapy services to deliver medications directly to …patients in their homes when appropriate.
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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
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| Dr. James Donald Atkisson, MD | Dr. Gerald Lee, MD | Dr. Sharon Tong | Dr. Adewumi Bakare DMSc, PA-C |
| 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 | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Chinese | Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) |
| Tacoma , WA | Edgewood , WA | Edgewood , WA | Mesquite , TX |
| Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine | Med School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University | Med School: Harbin Medical University | Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc |
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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 expired and active medical licenses in the states of Hawaii and Washington.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Hawaii that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Washington that expires 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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- 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.
- Where is Dr. James Atkisson's office located?
- Dr. James Atkisson's office is located at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
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