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Dr. James Wheless, MD

Dr. James Wheless, MD

Pediatric Neurology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. James Wheless, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Memphis, TN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City and United Regional Health Care System. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

848 Adams Ave Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 287-5437

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Wheless specializes in the areas of Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy, Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Wheless' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wheless

4.5
8 ratings, 4 with a written review
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1 star
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My daughter was diagnosed with what is now called a Dnet tumor when she was 4. We were sent to Herman hospital in Houston where we met Dr Wheless, we followed him to LaBonner. Her diagnosis in Tulsa was not good and getting worse that how ended up with Dr Wheless. To make a long story short she is now 34 and has two children and was the outstanding senior upon graduating from NSU. The Man and Labonner are truly miracle workers. Thank u from the bottom of our hearts
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Stephen Forrester – Dec 28, 2023
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My son was diagnosed with epilepsy 4 years ago and had been medicated to keep the seizures suppressed. He would often have breakthrough still. Dr Wheless was very aggressive and thorough in his testing and diagnosing of my son and recommended him for surgery to remove a brain tumor. He diagnosed my son to have an operable brain tumor. He worked with Dr Boop(best neurosurgeon) and my son’s tumor was safely removed within 4 days after arriving here to Memphis! He was very thorough with testing to ensure that it was indeed an operable tumor that would not leave any deficits. Can’t say enough about Dr Wheless and Dr Boop and staff! They are the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Kevin Myers – Jul 14, 2019
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Words can not describe how thankful my family is for Dr. Wheless. We drove 7 hours to see him. After my 12 year old had a completely normal life, had her first seizure then later was diagnosed with epilepsy, our world got turned upside down. He was so compassionate and caring. Not only that he was hope, at that point an ounce of hope was all we wanted. He gave us that and so much more. He truly is a great Dr. I did my research, he's who I trust my child with.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Melissa in Lucien oklahoma – Aug 30, 2016
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Dr. Wheless is not only a great neurologist but also one my forever heroes. He has saved my sons life numerous times. He is thorough and very personable. My son always gets a high five, a fist pump or acts silly somehow with the doctor which calms alot of my childs anxiety. It is a HUGE blessing to have had him come to Lebonheur when my son was so young as we together fought chronic seizures due to tuberous sclerosis. Constant seizure monitoring and 4 brain surgeries later my son is doing great!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 others found this helpful
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Shana McCloud Austin Rainey in Walnut, MS – Apr 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Wheless, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Memphis, TN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Pediatric Neurology

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  • Southwest College Of Naturopathic Medicinehealth Sciences

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Clinical Neurophysiology
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Epilepsy
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Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital848 Adams Ave Memphis, TN 38103
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd
    Kansas City, MO 64111
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi

    1100 Belk Blvd
    Oxford, MS 38655
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Clark Regional Medical Center

    175 Hospital Dr
    Winchester, KY 40391

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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