James Battiste, MD | Oklahoma City, OK | Neurosurgeon

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Dr. James D. Battiste, MD, PhD, a member of OU Health Physicians, specializes in neuro-oncology and neurology at OU Health in Oklahoma City, OK.

accepting new patients
4.9

14 Ratings
24 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
12 written reviews
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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4.9

14 Ratings with 12 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 45 Minutes

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Patients express satisfaction with Dr. James Douglas Battiste's professionalism, informative nature, and the ability to listen and provide hope when they feel hopeless, often describing their experiences as good or excellent. Many are grateful for his care and feel that he provides clear action plans promptly. However, some patients express concerns about a lack of clarity regarding continuing treatment options upon the conclusion of their current treatment. This reflects a need for better communication about future treatment pathways.

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Hmmm! Couldn't be better!

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July 1st, 2026 | Source: Partner

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June 13th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Felt listened to. Give hope. When hopeless. Very informative. Action plan asap

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April 16th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Always a good experience.

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April 2nd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I felt heard and it was a very good experience

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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January 17th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Very professional

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December 16th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Battiste is great!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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Staff was courteous

December 12th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr BAUTISTE is THE BEST VERY INFORMATIVE 5-STAR

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October 7th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Current treatment is ending, but it remains unclear whether this clinic has any viable options to pursue.

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Staff was courteous

August 1st, 2024 | Source: Partner

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I am very grateful to have Dr Battiste

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

July 31st, 2024 | Source: Partner

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center - Brain Tumor Clinic

800 NE 10th St Ste 2500Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Tel: (572) 244-0110

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


James Battiste, MD	Burak Ozaydin	Xiaochun Zhao	Nicholas James Hopkins
Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
	15 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience	6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Oklahoma City , OK	OKLAHOMA CITY , OK	OKLAHOMA CITY , OK	OKLAHOMA CITY , OK
	Med School: Yeditepe Universitesi Tip Fakultesi	Med School: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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James Battiste holds an expired medical license in the state of Oklahoma. They are board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Oklahoma that expired in 2026.

NPI Number

James Battiste's NPI number is 1538368881.

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2 Years Exp | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
(0)
Dr. Donald Dee Horton, MD
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43 Years Exp | Oklahoma City, OK
(23)
Dr. Amanda Louise Yaun, MD
Neurological Surgery
29 Years Exp | Oklahoma City, OK
(27)
Dr. Eric Scott Friedman, MD
Neurological Surgery
38 Years Exp | Oklahoma City, OK
(33)
Dr. Brian Elliott Snell, MD
Neurological Surgery
28 Years Exp | Oklahoma City, OK
(37)
Dr. Stanley Pelofsky, MD
Neurological Surgery
60 Years Exp | Oklahoma City, OK
(15)
Dr. Caple Anthony Spence, MD
Neurological Surgery
31 Years Exp | Enid, OK
(36)
Dr. Joanna Elizabeth Gernsback, MD
Neurological Surgery
16 Years Exp | Oklahoma City, OK
(0)
Jacob Mckinney
Neurological Surgery
| Oklahoma City, OK
(0)
Mark Edward Stephens JR.
Neurological Surgery
7 Years Exp | Oklahoma City, OK
(0)

Where is James Battiste's office located?: James Battiste's office is located at 800 NE 10th St Ste 2500, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104.
Which hospitals is James Battiste affiliated with?: James Battiste is affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital.
Is James Battiste accepting new patients?: James Battiste is accepting new patients on Vitals. View James Battiste's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
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