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Dr. James Barker II, MD

Psychiatry
3.8 (17)
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24 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. James Barker II, MD

Dr. James Barker II, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Hickory, NC. They specialize in Psychiatry, has 24 years of experience. They graduated from MARSHALL UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Barker II an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Barker II works at Practice in Hickory, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Bipolar Disorder, Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder and Schizoaffective Disorder along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    24 2nd Ave NE Ste 201, Hickory, NC 28601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 324-9900

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    About Dr. James Barker II, MD

    Specialties
    • Psychiatry
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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1922189927
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    • MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
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    Dr. Barker II has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Barker II has seen patients for Bipolar Disorder, Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder and Schizoaffective Disorder, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Barker II on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Barker II. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Barker II.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Barker II, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Barker II appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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