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Dr. James Bright, MD

Dr. James Bright, MD

Psychiatry*
45+ years of experience

Dr. James Bright, MD is a psychiatrist in Springfield, MO and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1975. He is affiliated with Cox Medical Center South. He is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

1736 E Sunshine St Ste 400 Springfield, MO 65804

Make an Appointment

(417) 882-9002

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bright specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Bright's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bright

2.6

31 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
32%
32%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
55%
55%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Andy Chudomelka – Jan 11, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nov 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
ADHD and loving it? – Jan 17, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Keith – Dec 04, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
CalmStormy – Dec 03, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Randy – Aug 02, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jul 02, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Branson – Apr 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patricia Forster in Springfield, MO – May 02, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Bright, MD is a psychiatrist in Springfield, MO and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1975. He is affiliated with Cox Medical Center South. He is accepting new patients.

  • Psychiatry

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  • St Louis University Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office1736 E Sunshine St Ste 400 Springfield, MO 65804
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cox Medical Center South

    3801 S National Ave
    Springfield, MO 65807
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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