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Dr. Jean Pointon, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
2.8 (30)
Map Pin Small Tuscaloosa, AL
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Jean Pointon, MD

Dr. Jean Pointon, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Tuscaloosa, AL. They specialize in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. They graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Pointon, completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Pointon an average 2.8 star rating.

Dr. Pointon works at Practice in Tuscaloosa, AL with other offices in Newport, OR. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Pointon's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Jean F. Pointon P.c.
    850 PETER BRYCE BLVD, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 348-1265
  2. 2
    Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility
    1301 Jack Warner Pkwy NE, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 462-4500
  3. 3
    Lincoln County Health & Human Services Fqhc
    36 SW Nye St, Newport, OR 97365 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (541) 265-4179

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    About Dr. Jean Pointon, MD

    Specialties*
    • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1538276290
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Texas, Houston
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    • Baylor College of Medicine
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    • Baylor College Medicine
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    • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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    • Mississippi State University
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    Board Certifications
    • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry
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