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Dr. James Wheless, MD

Dr. James Wheless, MD

Pediatric Neurology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. James Wheless, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Memphis, TN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City and United Regional Health Care System. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

848 Adams Ave Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 287-5437

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Wheless specializes in the areas of Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy, Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Wheless' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wheless

4.5

8 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
88%
88%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
13%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Stephen Forrester – Dec 28, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kevin Myers – Jul 14, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Melissa in Lucien oklahoma – Aug 30, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 people found this helpful
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Shana McCloud Austin Rainey in Walnut, MS – Apr 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Wheless, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Memphis, TN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Pediatric Neurology

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  • Southwest College Of Naturopathic Medicinehealth Sciences

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Clinical Neurophysiology
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Epilepsy
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Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital848 Adams Ave Memphis, TN 38103
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd
    Kansas City, MO 64111
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi

    1100 Belk Blvd
    Oxford, MS 38655
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Clark Regional Medical Center

    175 Hospital Dr
    Winchester, KY 40391

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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