

Dr. Jim Tucker, MD
Dr. Jim Tucker, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Charlottesville, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
UVA Health Emergency Department
1215 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22908Make an Appointment
At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Tucker specializes in the areas of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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About Me
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Jim B Tucker, MD, is Bonner-Lowry Professor of Personality Studies in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences. A board-certified child psychiatrist, he served as medical director of the Child and Family Psychiatry Clinic for nine years.biography
Jim B. Tucker, MD, is Bonner-Lowry Professor of Personality Studies in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences. A board-certified child psychiatrist, he served as medical director of the Child and Family Psychiatry Clinic for nine years.Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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University Of Virginia
Fellowship Hospital, 1991University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1986
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Locations
UVA Health Emergency Department
UVA Health Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding 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
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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