Jennifer L. Payne, MD | Charlottesville, VA | Psychiatrist

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Meet Jennifer Payne, MD, who specializes in psychiatry at UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA. Review bio, specialties, expertise, research, and contact info.

accepting new patients
2.8

15 Ratings
36 years of experience
29 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
7 written reviews
1 specialty
15 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Female

Jennifer L Payne's Ratings and Reviews

2.8

15 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Patronizing and dismissive. Not treated like a real person.

April 9th, 2022

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Insensitive. Hurried.

July 26th, 2021

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Literally saved my life....so compassionate and an absolutely brilliant clinician

February 2nd, 2019

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Stay far away

July 30th, 2018

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Should not be a clinician. Terrible experience. Go elsewhere for your mental health care.

June 18th, 2018

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Would never choose this doctor again. Horrible experience. Do not recommend.

January 24th, 2014

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Dr. Payne is by far and away the most amazing psychiatrist I have ever worked with -- unfortunately, I've worked with many. She is caring as well as brilliant. It is an absolute blessing to be her patient.

April 3rd, 2013

UVA Health Psychiatric Medicine West Complex

1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 3Charlottesville, VA 22903

Tel: (434) 924-2241

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

UVA Health Emergency Department

1215 Lee St Fl 1Charlottesville, VA 22908

Tel: (434) 924-2231

Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

UVA Health Psychiatric Medicine Northridge

2955 Ivy Rd. (250 West) Suite 210Charlottesville, VA 22903

Tel: (434) 243-4646

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Jennifer L Payne, MD	Dr. Megan Marumoto, MD	Dr. Shama Milon, MD	Sonya Isler, PMHNP
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.8 (15 Ratings)	4.6 (5 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Urdu	Speaks English
Charlottesville , VA	Alexandria , VA	Jacksonville , FL	San Francisco , CA
Med School: Washington University School of Medicine	Med School: University of Hawaii	Med School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Psychiatry

Alzheimer's Disease
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Clinical Depression
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Insomnia
Manic Depressive Disorder
Mental Illness
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorder
Postpartum Depression
Schizophrenia
Sleep Disorders

Jennifer L Payne holds an active medical license in the states of Maryland and Virginia. They are board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Board Certifications

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

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027 and an active medical license in the state of Virginia that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in 2003.

Residency

Completed their residency at Johns Hopkins University in 2001 and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1998.

Medical School

Graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1997 and Davidson College in 1990.

NPI Number

Jennifer L Payne's NPI number is 1689614604.

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Where is Jennifer Payne's office located?: Jennifer Payne's office is located at 1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 3, Charlottesville, VA, 22903.

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