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Dr. James Thomas Barker M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(40)
24 2nd Ave Ne Suite 210 Hickory NC, 28601
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4/5

About

Dr. James Barker is a psychiatrist practicing in Hickory, NC. Dr. Barker is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Barker diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Barker may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Barker treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Marshall University 2001

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine 1999

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 19 years of experience

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Dementia
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Schizophrenia

Dr. James Thomas Barker M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 24 2nd Ave Ne Suite 210

24 2nd Ave Ne Suite 210 -
Hickory, NC 28601
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New patients: 828-324-9900
Fax: 828-324-8322

24 2ND AVE NE STE 201 -
HICKORY, NC 28601
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New patients: 828-324-9900
Fax: 828-324-8322

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Patient Experience with Dr. Barker


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Dr. James Thomas Barker M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 40 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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