Summary

Dr. James King is a family medicine physician who also specializes in geriatric medicine, bringing five decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completed his residency at St Joseph Hospital. His extensive background allows him to provide comprehensive care for patients across all age groups, with particular expertise in caring for older adults and their unique health needs.

Dr. King practices at multiple locations throughout Galveston, Texas, and maintains an affiliation with Presbyterian Espanola Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating respiratory conditions such as upper respiratory infections and COVID-19, along with addressing various respiratory problems that patients may encounter. He performs essential diagnostic procedures including COVID-19 testing, complete blood count analysis, and urine culture testing to help diagnose and monitor patient health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.2 based on their care experiences.
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Quick Facts

  • 3.2
  • 50 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • St Joseph Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 33 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Clifton King has 5 locations

Utmb Health Urgent Care Galveston

6416 Broadway StGalveston, TX 77551
Mon9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 9:00 pm

University Of Texas Medical Branch

301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555

Jennie Sealy Hospital

712 Texas AveGalveston, TX 77555

Hospital Galveston

809 Harborside DrGalveston, TX 77555

John Sealy Hospital

301 8th StGalveston, TX 77550

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Dr. James Clifton King, MDTatiyana Provost, NPImani N. Patterson-SimmsPhi Lee, FNP-C
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.2 
50 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Galveston , TXHouston , TXLinwood , NJHouston , TX
Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine Med School: Chamberlain University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Clifton King

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - Medicare
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • State Farm
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UniCare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Clifton King has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Clifton King has the following 33 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Amenorrhea
  • Anemia
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Biopsy
  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Diabetes
  • Family Planning
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypotension
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Lipid Disorders
  • Male Circumcision
  • Menopause
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Nasal Allergy (Rhinitis)
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Primary Headache Disorders
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
  • Smoking Cessation
  • STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
  • Tubal Ligation (Permanent Sterilization in Women)
  • Vasectomy
  • Warts
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Joseph Hospital

Medical School

University Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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Which hospitals is Dr. James King affiliated with?
Dr. James King is affiliated with Presbyterian Espanola Hospital.

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