Summary

Dr. James Brenton is a neurologist who specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children and young adults. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Virginia Medical Center in 2013. Dr. Brenton then pursued specialized fellowship training at Nationwide Children's Hospital, completing his program in 2014. With 18 years of experience in neurology, he brings extensive expertise to his practice. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Brenton practices at University of Virginia Children's Hospital, providing care at multiple specialized clinics in Charlottesville, Virginia. He focuses primarily on treating various forms of multiple sclerosis, including primary progressive and progressive relapsing types of the condition. His clinical work involves using advanced diagnostic tools such as brain MRIs and electroencephalograms to evaluate neurological function. Patients consistently rate Dr. Brenton highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
Read More Read less

AI-generated from data on this provider profile.

Quick Facts

  • 4.8
  • 18 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James N Brenton has 3 locations

UVA Health EEG and Evoked Potential Lab

1221 Lee St. Ground FloorCharlottesville, VA 22903
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

UVA Health Pediatric & Young Adult Multiple Sclerosis Clinic

1221 Lee St. 4th FloorCharlottesville, VA 22903
MonClosed
Tue12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

UVA Health Ketogenic Diet Clinic

1221 Lee St.Charlottesville, VA 22903
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

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. James N Brenton, MD
Dr. Cinthi Pillai, MD
Dr. Renzo Figari Jordan, MD
Dr. Melanie J. Winningham, MD
Dr. James N Brenton, MDDr. Cinthi Pillai, MDDr. Renzo Figari Jordan, MDDr. Melanie J. Winningham, MD
NeurologyNeurologyNeurologyNeurology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
4.9 
18 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Charlottesville , VANew York , NYCharlottesville , VACharlottesville , VA
Med School: Indiana University School of Medicine Med School: Newcastle University UK Med School: Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Med School: Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James N Brenton

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James N Brenton has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James N Brenton has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Nationwide Children's Hospital2014

Residency

University of Virginia Medical Center2013

Medical School

Indiana University School of MedicineGraduated in 2008

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. James Brenton accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Brenton accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Brenton affiliated with?
Dr. James Brenton is affiliated with University Of Virginia Childrens Hospital.
Does Dr. James Brenton accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James Brenton has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. James Brenton speak?
Dr. James Brenton speaks English.
Is Dr. James Brenton accepting new patients?
Dr. James Brenton has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.