Overview
James Wheless is a Pediatric Neurologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Wheless is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 164 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
848 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
8 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Wheless
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Wheless?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Wheless by calling their office at 901-287-5437. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Wheless a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Wheless is classified as an Elite expert for Seizures, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James Wheless specialize in?
While Dr. James Wheless is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. James Wheless participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Wheless has published 164 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. James Wheless's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Wheless accept my insurance?
Dr. James Wheless accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 901-287-5437 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Absence SeizureDr. Wheless isElite. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- EpilepsyDr. Wheless isElite. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)Dr. Wheless isElite. Learn about Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).
- SeizuresDr. Wheless isElite. Learn about Seizures.
- Tuberous SclerosisDr. Wheless isElite. Learn about Tuberous Sclerosis.
- Distinguished
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Wheless isDistinguished. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Wheless isDistinguished. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Wheless isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic SeizuresDr. Wheless isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Wheless isDistinguished. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Spasmus NutansDr. Wheless isDistinguished. Learn about Spasmus Nutans.
- Advanced
- Brain TumorDr. Wheless isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Experienced
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Wheless isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- AnosmiaDr. Wheless isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- AstrocytomaDr. Wheless isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Batten DiseaseDr. Wheless isExperienced. Learn about Batten Disease.