Dr. James W. Wheless, MD

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(Dr. James Wheless, MD)

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Specializes in: Pediatric Neurology

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (1982)

262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105

1-888-226-4343

Dr. James W. Wheless, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Memphis, TN specializing in pediatric neurology. He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1982 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. James W. Wheless, MD is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Health Care and UT LEBONHEUR PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

848 ADAMS AVENUE
Memphis, TN 38103

Address:

262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"The provider community continues to seek reliable formulations of medicines that may reduce the epilepsy patient and caregiver burden and help improve treatment adherence," said Dr. Jim Wheless,...”—"AZURITY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. ANNOUNCES FDA APPROVAL OF ZONISADE(tm) (zonisamide oral suspension)", Associated Press News, July 2022

“"Es vital hablar con el pediatra del nino en cuanto note espasmos o conducta anormal," aconseja el Dr. James W. Wheless, M.D., FAAP, FACP, FAAN, profesor y jefe de Neurologia Pediatrica del Centro...”—"Espasmos infantiles: lo que deben saber los padres sobre este raro trastorno convulsivo", The Hour, June 2016

“"It is vital to talk with your child's pediatrician as soon as you notice any spasms or abnormal behavior," says James W. Wheless, M.D., FAAP, FACP, FAAN, Professor and Chief of Pediatric Neurology...”—"Infantile spasms: What parents need to know about a rare seizure disorder", Chicago Tribune, December 2015

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Wheless, MD for Medicare patients.

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Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Wheless, MD.

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Less than 65	9
65 to 74	0

Education & Training

Dr. James W. Wheless, MD graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1982. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (1982)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James W. Wheless, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Memorial Health Care

UT LEBONHEUR PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS, INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James W. Wheless, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
EISAI INC.	$499,601 Fycompa $438,780	Banzel $58,661	$2,160
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$163,400 OXTELLAR XR $132,919	TROKENDI XR $30,440	$41
UCB, Inc.	$160,562 Fintepla $96,302	Vimpat $33,027	Briviact $11,411	Nayzilam $7,578	$12,245
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$135,384 APTIOM $135,384
Lundbeck LLC	$134,543 ONFI $70,259	SABRIL $63,326	NORTHERA $121	$837
Other	$731,589 Epidiolex $114,204	VALTOCO $111,985	VNS Therapy $101,370	XCOPRI $75,426	Fycompa $35,781	Other $292,823

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$957,360
Travel and Lodging	$277,850
Consulting Fee	$252,186
Honoraria	$217,566
Food and Beverage	$54,606
Other	$65,513

Research Payments

Dr. James W. Wheless, MD has received 359 research payments totaling $2,407,496.

Biography

Dr. James Wheless is a pediatric neurology specialist in Memphis, TN. He is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Health Care. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Wheless is accepting new patients at his office in Memphis, TN. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.