Dr. James Destephens, MD

Internal Medicine•Male•Age 72

Internal Medicine

Dr. James Destephens, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Gainesville, FL. His office accepts new patients.

Dr. James Destephens, MD

ECP Heart Care Center

2341 NW 41st St Ste B Gainesville, FL 32606
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Dr. Destephens' conditions and procedures:

  • Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Tilt_Testing
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Acute Congestive Heart Failure
  • Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
  • Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Anemia
  • Aneurysm
  • Angina
  • Animal Allergies
  • Ankle Sprains and Strains
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aortic Valve Disease
  • Aortic Valve Regurgitation
  • Arrhythmias
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Elbow
  • Ataxia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Back Pain
  • Bird Flu
  • Bladder Infection
  • Burn Injuries
  • Cardiomegaly
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Cellulitis
  • Chest Pain
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Constipation
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Dehydration
  • Diabetes Type 1
  • Diabetes Type 2
  • Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Dysentery
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Dysphagia
  • Endocarditis
  • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
  • Fungal Nail Infection
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypogonadism
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hypotension
  • Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Influenza (Flu)
  • Insomnia
  • Intestinal Diverticulitis
  • Intestinal Diverticulosis
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Joint Pain
  • Lipid Disorders
  • Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
  • Low Back Pain
  • Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
  • Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
  • Mitral Valve Disease
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
  • Obesity
  • Orthostatic Hypotension
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Overweight
  • Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
  • Perimenopause
  • Pharyngitis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Pollen Allergy
  • Radiculopathy
  • Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
  • Ringworm
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Sinusitis
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
  • Swine Flu
  • Symptomatic Menopause
  • Syncope
  • Testicular Dysfunction
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Stones
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Vertigo
  • Viral Infection
  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Wheezing
  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Arrhythmia Screening
  • Cardiac Imaging
  • Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
  • Cardiac Ultrasound
  • Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
  • Cardiovascular Stress Test
  • Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
  • Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
  • Chest Pain Evaluation
  • Cholesterol Screening
  • Coronary Angiogram
  • Diabetes Counseling
  • Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
  • HeartAware Online Risk Screening
  • Nuclear Stress Testing
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
  • Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
  • Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
  • Stress Test
  • Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
  • TCD Bubble Test
  • Tilt Table Testing
  • Treadmill Stress Test
  • Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
  • Wellness Examination

Dr. Destephens' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Destephens

2.8

Based on 20 ratings

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Terrible Doctor
The worst Doctor in my life.bad manners .In my first appt. He didn't introduce himself.he told my old Doctor dont know nothing .In my second appt. He enter to the room with bad actitud .very bad Doctor. I Would not recomend him .
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Mayra Rosario – Mar 08, 2023
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terrible doctor
worst dotor in gainseville
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Pamela Maclaughlin – Aug 20, 2022
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IF YOU VALUE YOUR HEALTH STAY AWAY
HE IS A JOKE
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 19, 2022
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Very ignorant in regards to mental health. Poor bedside manner and refused to let me voice opinions, experience, or ideas. However, he did give me a good dose of motivation and tools for handling my weight issue. Will not be going back for the aforementioned issues however.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Tim jones – Jul 25, 2022
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I found Dr. Destephens to be unbelievable. Any doctor that tells a patient that covets virus is nothing and you should not be vaccinated because it is dangerous and the CDC is out to take orders from Big pharmacies. and do not he told me that vaccinations are bad for me. He said the CDC will lie to promote any drug the big companies tell them to promote weather-safe or not. When he asked what my Dx was in the past he told me all my other doctors were wrong. At this point, I left the office. I can not believe he has a license and passing out so much bad advice. There was no mask worn in the office other than mine. Please be aware of this guy he is DANGEROUS.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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dON bOWEN – Oct 05, 2021
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He has been my primary care physician for nearly 5 yrs. I dealt with cardiologists and orthopaedists for close to 35 years. The essence of non-invasive medicine is diagnosis. He listens attentively, extends the visit until he has accumulated the pertinent information and solves the puzzle. He is a simply superb diagnostician.
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
4 people found this helpful
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Greg – May 05, 2021
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I've been a patient of Dr. DeStephens for over 17 years and he is like no other doctor I've ever seen before. He spends as much time as needed to discuss any and all health issues. He takes the time to explain information in great detail. Also, Chad his PA is awesome and is always willing to help in any way he can.
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
3 people found this helpful
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Aug 29, 2020
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I was really hopeful going to Dr. DeStephens. However with my first appointment he didn’t introduce himself, didn’t understand standard medical terminology. He didn’t ask for my history and honestly was the first doctor that I almost walked out on. Very bad bedside manner and doesn’t listen to you. Very condescending.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Jun 02, 2018
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Dr. Destephens is quite knowledgeable in skeletal muscular issues, and seems to be on the cutting edge of many modalities of healing. He has a western approach to medicine because that is how he is trained. He however knows a lot about bio-identical hormones, and tries to treat the whole patient. He has a friendly staff and they work hard to make sure you have no problem scheduling labs and getting what you need for healing. He also gives out great advice for posture, exercise and diet.
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
4 people found this helpful
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K. Porter in Newberry – Nov 03, 2017
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Dr. D has been my primary doctor for over 15 years. He is very professional, attentive, respectful and knowledgeable. He often takes the time to provide insight into ways that I can improve my overall health. What I like most about him is his humanity and transparency. Anyone who rates him below five stars, I would question that person's motivation. I have referred many people over the years to go to him for their medical needs.
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
5 people found this helpful
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Joe in Ocala, FL – Oct 28, 2017
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Dr. Destephens thinks he is a gift to women. When he walked in, he didn't even look at me, he did not shake my hand or introduce himself, and proceeded to look at the computer. Then he deigned to turn to me and address my concerns. However, he went off on a tangent about calling me on any negativity he picks up. He ended up giving me the "5 no's" when I asked a question. At that point I thought "no thanks." I would NOT recommend him to any woman who has self respect!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Ocala, FL – Oct 04, 2017
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Biography

Dr. James Destephens, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Gainesville, FL. His office accepts new patients.

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Bariatric Medicine
  • Age Management Medicine
  • Sports Internal Medicine

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American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Ohio Medical College - Toledo

Medical School

Med Coll Ohio

Internship Hospital, 1977

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    Dr. Destephens' office is located at 2341 NW 41st St Ste B, Gainesville, FL 32606. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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