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Dr. James Destephens, MD

Internal Medicine*
2.7 (21)
Map Pin Small Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. James Destephens, MD

Dr. James Destephens, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Gainesville, FL. They graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences and is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, Uf Health Shands Hospital, Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital and HCA Florida Lake City Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Destephens an average 2.7 star rating.

Dr. Destephens works at Practice in Gainesville, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Destephens' Office Locations

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    James B. Destephens MD PA
    2341 NW 41st St Ste B, Gainesville, FL 32606 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 371-1804
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

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  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
  • Uf Health Shands Hospital
  • Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital
  • HCA Florida Lake City Hospital

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    2.7
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    About Dr. James Destephens, MD

    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1982684460
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. James Destephens, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Destephens is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Destephens works at Practice in Gainesville, FL. View the full address on Dr. Destephens’s profile.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Destephens. The overall rating for this provider is 2.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Destephens.

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