Dr. Richard L. James, MD | Bradenton, FL | Psychiatry

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Dr. James graduated from the Medical College of Georgia At Augusta University in 1986. He works in Bradenton, FL and specializes in Psychiatry. Dr. James is affiliated with Manatee Memorial Hospital.

accepting new patients
4.4

22 Ratings
40 years of experience
speaks English
Medical College Of Georgia
6 written reviews
1 specialty
12 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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Dr. James' Ratings and Reviews

4.4

22 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 12 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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I was waiting for a friend inquiring about another provider at this location. I could hear this guy screaming at a patient from the hallway. As I was leaving the patient in there was clearly sobbing, and the doctor offered to discount their chargeable hours if they gave him four stars. I'm here to straighten this nonsense out. Shame on you for treating patients like that! As it goes your fellow providers are scam artists. I searched Dr. Michael Hamilton on vitals and he doesn't have a license in psychology! Your office building is disgusting and you all ought to be ashamed. If you are the patient and you are reading this, know you didn't deserve that. I hope you report him.

October 19th, 2019

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Have been seeing Dr. James since 2003 for PTSD and Adult ADHD and he has been fantastic with me. I recommend him to anyone, especially vets because he also is a retired vet and still consults with the DoD on special cases. My grandson has also been one of his patients for ADHD also.

December 22nd, 2015

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I have been seeing Dr James for a while and i think he is one of the best psychiatrists around. he wants me to keep in touch with him about any medical issues going on in my life in case it might affect my psych meds. He talks to me for 45 minutes at every appt. and he really cares about me. He is up on all the latest info on psych meds. I appreciate Dr James and I'm very glad that he is my psychiatrist and I recommend him highly.

July 15th, 2014

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Dr. James is an extremely skilled psychiatrist, as well as a great diagnostician. He is caring and considerate. He has been my doctor for years and I trust him completely to take good care of me.

August 21st, 2013

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Dr James is a great Doctor, he has helped me so much and has a very well run office, friendly Staff.

January 18th, 2013

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HE WENT BALISTIC ON ME...DONT GO TO HIM...HE TOTALLY DIDNT LISTEN TO ONE WORD I SAID TO HIM THE WHOLE YEAR AND HALF..MADE FUN OF ME...CALLED ME NAMES..TTOTALLY ACTED IN A MANNER A DOCTOR SHOULDNT HAVE. I WAS SHOCKED...TERRIBLE BED SIDE MANNER. THE MAN NEEDS HELP BIG TIME..I RECCOMMEND YOU SEEK ANOTHER REPUTABLE DR. HIS NURSE, SWEET AND LOVING.

September 7th, 2009

Developmental Psychiatric Center

4236 59th St WBradenton, FL 34209

Tel: (941) 794-6617

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Richard Lowell James, MD	Dr. Mark Schlotterback, MD	Dr. Sujal Kotadia, MD	Dr. Michelle Zaydlin, MD
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (22 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
40 Years of Experience		19 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi	Speaks Spanish, English
Bradenton , FL	Los Angeles , CA	Jacksonville , FL	Cincinnati , OH
Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University	Med School: University of North Dakota	Med School: MP Shah Medical College	Med School: San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
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Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Medical College Of Georgia

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta UniversityGraduated in 1986

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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard James affiliated with?: Dr. Richard James is affiliated with Manatee Memorial Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Richard James speak?: Dr. Richard James speaks English.
Where is Dr. Richard James's office located?: Dr. Richard James's office is located at 4236 59th St W, Bradenton, FL, 34209.

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