Dr. James Payton, MD
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Dr. James Payton, MD

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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry | Male

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James B Payton MD PA Assocs 64 Merrimon Ave Asheville, NC 28801 Get Directions

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Hello, I am Jim Payton and I have been helping children, adolescents and their families, as well as adults, for over 30 years. I received my medical degree, general psychiatry residency and child [and adolescent] psychiatry fellowship at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. At that time, it was the number one ranked medical school in the United States.

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James B Payton MD PA Assocs 64 Merrimon Ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 255-9228 Get Directions

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Mission Health

509 Biltmore Ave

Asheville, NC 28801

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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Payton to family and friends

3.3

based on 12 total reviews (2 with comments)

Dr. Payton's Performance

Trustworthiness
VERY GOOD
Explains condition(s) well
VERY GOOD
Answers Questions
VERY GOOD
Time well spent
VERY GOOD

Office & Staff Performance

Scheduling
VERY GOOD
Office environment
VERY GOOD
Staff friendliness
VERY GOOD
Average wait time
16 to 30 minutes

Patient Comments (2)

-Karyn Newsome in Newport, TN | Jan 17, 2017

This is the most amazing wisest calmest most spiritual and witty man I have ever met outside of my own Father.He is warm, engaging, not just hears your but listens to you. He is encouraging, compassionate, uplifting and light-hearted. Call him and start your new life today!!!!!!!

Asheville, NC | Oct 25, 2016

Dr. Payton has gone above and beyond to provide me with the most effective care possible for my mental illness. I have been a patient of his since 1999. I have recommended him to other people in Asheville because I know that they would certainly receive the best care possible from him.

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Dr. Payton's Care Philosophy

I believe that to help my patients, I must have a good understanding of the stresses in their lives, so that together we can decide about whether medications [carefully selected and adjusted with input from my patients] are indicated along with a specific plan of how to improve coping skills. I work with my patients to help them increase their self-awareness and self-confidence so that they might experience a sense of fulfillment and happiness.

I am offering a wellness plan for each person who allows us to help them. This wellness plan will indicate my recommendations for the frequency of our meetings together and the amount of time for each appointment. My expectation for each of you is that you will have significant relief from your symptoms within three months. I will also work very hard with you to help you decrease your stress level to a much more manageable level. I believe that allowing me to help you is making an investment in your health and wellness.

Dr. Payton says...

I am board certified [by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology] in Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry.
I have been honored as a Distinguished Fellow by the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Becoming a Distinguished Fellow recognizes my excellence in clinical skills and research.
I have published studies related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD],
Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Young children's response to the death of a parent.
I have given presentations at national meetings in psychiatry
I have given presentations at national meetings child psychiatry and
I have given presentations at national meetings neurology.

For the past 20 years, I have focused my work on helping children, adolescents and adults who have:

mood disorders [mostly involving mood swings and poor responses to antidepressants];
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [PTSD];
Other chronic stress disorders;
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD].

I have had a lot of success helping my patients with medications and also have had excellent responses helping my patients to lower their stress levels and significantly improve the quality of their lives.

After more than 25 years treating children and adolescents on inpatient units, most recently on the Copestone Child and Adolescent Inpatient Programs at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals, I have stopped so that I can devote more time to my office practice and to my writing.

Dr. Payton's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:

Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
Specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Board certified in Child Psychiatry and Psychiatry
No malpractice claims found
No sanctions found
No board actions found

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
What is a recognized doctor
Healthgrades Recognized Doctor designation identifies leading doctors who:
Are board certified.
Have not had their license surrendered or revoked since Healthgrades started collecting data in 2000.
Have no malpractice judgments, adverse arbitration awards, or monetary settlements for the last five years in the states in which Healthgrades can collect malpractice data.
Are free of state or federal disciplinary actions (sanctions) for the last five years.
Healthgrades updates the Recognized Doctor list quarterly based on board certification data. Healthgrades also receives sanction and malpractice data throughout the year, depending on how frequently the state medical boards release updates.
We remove a newly sanctioned doctor from the Recognized Doctor list as soon as we receive the information. However, it is important to note that malpractice information is publically available in only 14 states.
Media & Publications
Dr. Payton has no media or publications listed.

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Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for North Carolina.
What is medical malpractice
What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice is issued when negligence by a doctor causes injury to a patient. For example, a doctor may improperly diagnose, treat or medicate outside the standard of medical care. The three types of malpractice are: a settlement, an arbitration award, or a judgment.
If my doctor has malpractice history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact the quality of care you receive. Claim settlements and arbitration awards may occur for a variety of reasons, which should not necessarily reflect negatively on the doctor's professional competence or conduct.
You may want to use this information to start a discussion with the doctor about his or her history and specific ability to provide healthcare for you.
How far back does Healthgrades malpractice history go?
Healthgrades reports details of a doctor’s malpractice history when the doctor has at least one closed medical malpractice claim within the last five years, even if he or she no longer practices in that state.
For which states does Healthgrades collect malpractice history?
Healthgrades collects malpractice information from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact your quality of care. Sometimes multiple states report the same claim. If a provider practices in a state where data is unavailable, please reach out to your local state legislature to help make this data publicly available.
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Sanctions
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What is a sanction or disciplinary action
What is a sanction or disciplinary action?
A sanction, also known as a disciplinary action, is an action taken to punish or restrict a doctor who has demonstrated professional misconduct. Sanctions may be imposed by a state medical board, professional medical licensing organization, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
If my doctor has sanction history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.
How far back does Healthgrades sanction history go?
Healthgrades reports state and federal sanctions from the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.
For which states does Healthgrades collect sanction history?
Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state.
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Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
What are board actions
What are board actions?
Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.
Types of non-disciplinary actions include an advisory letter, a corrective action agreement, a limitation or restriction on the medical or healthcare tasks a doctor can perform, or a voluntary agreement by the doctor not to practice. A board action can also include a termination of a corrective action agreement or voluntary agreement, which allows the doctor to return to full practice.
If my doctor has a board action, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If a doctor has a board action, it means he or she has had a non-disciplinary action imposed upon him or her. It does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor quality doctor. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, evaluate the doctor's board action information and determine how severe or relevant you think the cause and action were.
How far back does Healthgrades non-disciplinary board action history go?
Healthgrades reports non-disciplinary board action history from for the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.
For which states does Healthgrades collect non-disciplinary board actions?
Healthgrades collects non-disciplinary board actions from all 50 U.S. states.

Board Certifications

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Child Psychiatry
Psychiatry

Conditions Treated

ADHD and-or ADD
Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Anxiety
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Depressive Disorders
Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
Mood Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Education

Medical School
University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Graduated in 1973
Internship Hospital
University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine The University Hospital
Completed in 1975
Residency Hospital
University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine The University Hospital
Completed in 1977
Fellowship Hospital
University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine The University Hospital
Undergraduate School
University Of Miami / School Of Medicine
Graduated in 1969

Languages Spoken

English

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Professional Affiliations

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Specialties

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Pediatric Psychiatry
Psychiatry

Procedures Performed

Medication Management
Medication Management for Learning and Behavioral Disabilities
Psychiatric Medication Therapy
Stress Management