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Dr. Jim Wayne Turnage, PSYD, MD

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(Dr. Jimmy Wayne Turnage, PSYD)

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

St. Louis University School of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: acupuncture treatment, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), osteopathic manipulation, and more.

3675 Ruffin Road Suite 120
San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 569-6800

Dr. Jim Wayne Turnage, PSYD, MD is a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA specializing in family medicine. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1990 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Jim Wayne Turnage, PSYD, MD is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp HealthCare.

Office Locations

Address:

3675 Ruffin Road Suite 120
San Diego, CA 92123

Address:

7930 Frost Street Suite 103
San Diego, CA 92123

Some issues Dr. Jim Wayne Turnage, PSYD, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

LGBT Issues

LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, and is indicative of a greater spectrum of different sexualities and genders that some people may identify with. LGBT issues are issues that LGBT people may face in their daily life, affecting children, adolescents, and adults. Adverse experiences and stigmas may contribute to depression, anxiety, and undue stress in LGBT people. Common LGBT issues may include:

Harassment and bullying
Social rejection
Higher risk of suicide

Healthcare providers are working to provide more inclusive care for people of all sexual orientations and identities. Some choose to address LGBT issues through procedures such as chest reconstruction, facial feminization surgery, masculinization surgery, and glottoplasty (surgery to raise the pitch of one's voice). Sensitive OB-GYN care and hormone therapy may also be options for people with LGBT issues.

LGBT therapy can also help people navigate LGBT issues and mental health problems. LGBT affirmative therapy specializes in creating "affirmative" spaces for people who are LGBT. LGBT affirmative therapists use patients' preferred pronouns, address homophobia and social biases, and act as LGBT advocates in their talk therapy sessions.

doctor visit	51
hospital care	1303
inpatient care	1303

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	22
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	57
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

doctor visit	17
hospital care	1056
inpatient care	1056

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	28
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	49
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

doctor visit	68
hospital care	774
inpatient care	774
preventive care	14
vaccines	14

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	36
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	51
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

diabetes management	59
doctor visit	202
hospital care	1050
inpatient care	1050
lab tests	80

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	26
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	46
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

diabetes management	150
doctor visit	380
hospital care	1515
inpatient care	1515
lab tests	180
preventive care	26
pulmonary testing	56
vaccines	26

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	19
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	42
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	49
Dementia	27
Cancer	14

diabetes management	61
doctor visit	301
hospital care	953
injections	57
inpatient care	953
lab tests	76
pain management	57
preventive care	14
vaccines	14

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	34
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	25
Cancer	18

diabetes management	77
doctor visit	343
hospital care	802
injections	58
inpatient care	802
lab tests	76
pain management	58

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	12
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	27
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	44
Dementia	26
Cancer	10

doctor visit	221
hospital care	1014
inpatient care	1014

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	11
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	18
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	43
Dementia	38
Cancer	12

doctor visit	527
hospital care	1110
inpatient care	1110

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jim Wayne Turnage, PSYD, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jim Wayne Turnage, PSYD, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

diabetes management	86
doctor visit	234
hospital care	1064
injections	57
inpatient care	1064
lab tests	103
pain management	57
preventive care	19
pulmonary testing	56
vaccines	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jim Wayne Turnage, PSYD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	93
Hispanic	25
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	43
85 and over	23
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jim Wayne Turnage, PSYD, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jim Wayne Turnage, PSYD, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	10
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Jim Wayne Turnage, PSYD, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at Sharp HealthCare. He is certified by the Family medicine Family medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine (1990)

Residency: Sharp HealthCare

Board Certification: Family medicine Family medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jim Wayne Turnage, PSYD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp Memorial Hospital

Sharp HealthCare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jim Wayne Turnage, PSYD, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.75 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jim Wayne Turnage, PSYD, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jim Wayne Turnage, PSYD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$43 $43

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$43

Biography

Dr. Jimmy Turnage's area of specialization is family medicine. He is rated 3.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He is a graduate of St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Turnage is professionally affiliated with Sharp HealthCare.