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Dr. James Bright, MD

Psychiatry •  Male • Age 70

  24 Reviews
Dr. Bright

James E Bright MD

1736 E Sunshine St Ste 400 Springfield, MO 65804
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Dr. James Bright, MD is a psychiatry specialist in Springfield, MO and has been practicing for 44 years. He graduated from La State Univ Sch Of Med In New Orleans in 1975 and specializes in psychiatry.

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Dr. Bright accepts the following insurance:

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Blue Preferred Plus POS
Blue Preferred Select
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
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Cigna PPO
Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
Open Access
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
MultiPlan
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PHCS Network PPO

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Healthgrades does not collect malpractice claims information for Missouri
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Bright's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Psychiatric Diseases
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Bright treats Psychiatric Diseases more than 80% of his peers

Dr. Bright treats this condition more than 80% of his peers

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Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
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normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Bright treats Psychosis Due to Mental Illness more than 74% of his peers

Dr. Bright treats this condition more than 74% of his peers

Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
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normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Bright treats Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder more than 69% of his peers

Dr. Bright treats this condition more than 69% of his peers

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Dr. Bright's conditions and procedures:

  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
  • Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Drug and Alcohol Dependence
  • Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
  • Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
  • Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
  • Eating Disorders
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Nondependent Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
  • Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
  • Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
  • Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobia
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychiatric Diseases
  • Psychiatric Medication Therapy
  • Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Tobacco Use Disorder

Dr. Bright's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bright

2.3

Based on 24 reviews

5 Stars
25%
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4 Stars
8.333333333333334%
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
0%
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1 Star
62.5%
(15)

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Waste of time and money, his answer to everything is "add another pill" had me on 7 different scripts within a year, seldom if ever takes time to actually listen to the situation your feeling. Run dont walk as fast as possible to stay away from this witch dr.
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HorribleNever returned my three calls for help from meds he prescribed I would never Recommend
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I wouldn't even give this "doctor" one star. Didn't look at patient, only at his laptop while asking questions and taking notes - VERY IMPERSONAL!!!! I wouldn't send my worst enemy there. He shouldn't be practicing medicine here or anywhere. Assumed thoughts of patient and judged.
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I have been seeing Dr. Bright for over a year & each appointment has been pleasant. He doesn't rush me through our appointments & always takes the time to listen to me & how I'm feeling. I feel Dr. Bright truly cares about me as a patient. Also, for the first 10 months I was seeing him I didn't have insurance, & had to pay completely out of pocket The first appointment, I believe was $500, & they were nice enough to let me put only $50 down & make payments. He has helped me in every way he can.
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Biography

Dr. James Bright, MD is a psychiatry specialist in Springfield, MO and has been practicing for 44 years. He graduated from La State Univ Sch Of Med In New Orleans in 1975 and specializes in psychiatry.

Specialties

  • Psychiatry

Board Certifications

  • Psychiatry
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Education

St Louis University Hospital
Residency Hospital
1975
La State Univ Sch Of Med In New Orleans
Medical School

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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72% Patient experience rating, 3% higher than the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2018)