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Dr. James Payton, MD

Dr. James Payton, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*

Dr. James Payton, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Asheville, NC. He is affiliated with Mission Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Biggers Dr. Betsy

64 Merrimon Ave Asheville, NC 28801

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(828) 348-6650

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Payton specializes in the areas of Child Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Payton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Payton

3.2

22 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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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
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Margie Louise Lyda – Jan 29, 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
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Goal Oriented Treatment and Results – May 14, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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S.T – Oct 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dan Edwards – May 16, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jul 31, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
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I trusted Doctor Payton for a long while, but my m – Jul 28, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 05, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Donna Culbertson – Jul 25, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
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Karyn Newsome in Newport, TN – Jan 17, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
13 people found this helpful
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Asheville, NC – Oct 25, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe that to help my patients, I must have a good understanding of the stresses in their lives, so that together we can decide about whether medications [carefully selected and adjusted with input from my patients] are indicated along with...read more

biography

Hello, I am Jim Payton and I have been helping children, adolescents and their families, as well as adults, for over 30 years.  I received my medical degree, general psychiatry residency and child [and adolescent] psychiatry fellowship at...read more

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Child Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Biggers Dr. Betsy

Biggers Dr. Betsy64 Merrimon Ave Asheville, NC 28801
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mission Hospital

    509 Biltmore Ave
    Asheville, NC 28801
    Recipient of 69
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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