Dr. James W Pickens MD
Family Practitioner
1305 W Jefferson Suite 110 Waxahachie TX, 75165About
Dr. James Pickens is a family practitioner practicing in Waxahachie, TX. Dr. Pickens specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Pickens possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1983
Texas A&M University, TX 1983
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pneumonia
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Vascular Disease
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