Dr. James Russell Bateman III, MD

Dr. James Bateman is a neurologist and psychiatrist who brings 13 years of clinical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, providing him with strong foundational training in both neurology and psychiatric care. His dual specialty expertise allows him to address complex neurological conditions that may have psychiatric components. Dr. Bateman is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations in their preferred language.

Dr. Bateman practices at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and is also affiliated with the WG Bill Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. His clinical focus centers on seizure-related conditions, including non-epileptic seizures and various seizure disorders. He utilizes advanced diagnostic tools such as PET scans and PET-CT imaging to evaluate neurological conditions. Dr. Bateman also incorporates physical …therapy into treatment plans when appropriate for patient recovery and rehabilitation.