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Dr. Jim Tucker, MD

Dr. Jim Tucker, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Jim Tucker, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Charlottesville, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

UVA Health Emergency Department

1215 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22908
Telehealth available

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(434) 924-2231

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Tucker specializes in the areas of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • 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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About Me

care philosophy

Jim B Tucker, MD, is Bonner-Lowry Professor of Personality Studies in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences. A board-certified child psychiatrist, he served as medical director of the Child and Family Psychiatry Clinic for nine years.

biography

Jim B. Tucker, MD, is Bonner-Lowry Professor of Personality Studies in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences. A board-certified child psychiatrist, he served as medical director of the Child and Family Psychiatry Clinic for nine years.

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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  • University Of Virginia

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991

  • University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Locations

UVA Health Emergency Department

UVA Health Emergency Department1215 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22908
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UVA Health Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic

UVA Health Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic310 Old Ivy Way Ste 104 Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UVA Health Sciences Center

    1215 Lee St
    Charlottesville, VA 22908
    Recipient of 7
    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

    81%
    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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