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Dr. Jean Pointon, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 64
Dr. Jean Pointon, MD
2.8 (30 Ratings)

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Dr. Jean Pointon, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Dr. Jean Pointon, MD
2.8 (30 Ratings)
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Dr. Jean Pointon, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 64
Tuscaloosa, AL
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jean Pointon, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Tuscaloosa, AL.

About

Dr. Pointon graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1997 and completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Jean Pointon, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Tuscaloosa, AL and has 27 years experience. Dr. Pointon currently practices at Practice. At present, Dr. Pointon received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 30 times. Dr. Pointon's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pointon is board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cocaine Addiction
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Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
Conduct Disorder
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Developmental and Learning Disorders
Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Eating Disorders
Factitious Disorders
Impulse Control Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder
Marijuana Addiction
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Munchausen Syndrome
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Opioid Dependence
Pediatric Behavior Disorders
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Postpartum Depression
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Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophrenia
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Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Suicidal Ideation
Tobacco Use Disorder
ADHD Testing
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dementia or Depression Screening
Family Psychotherapy
Pediatric Counseling
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)

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  • Blue Priority X Indiv DirectAccess - WI POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Jean F. Pointon P.C.
    850 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  2. 2 Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility
    1301 Jack Warner Pkwy NE, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
  3. 3 Lincoln County Health & Human Services FQHC
    36 SW Nye St, Newport, OR 97365

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2.8
Based on 30 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (14)

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Jul 03, 2019
She was very attentive of my problems , and helped me to be assured they weren’t caused by my actions
— Jul 03, 2019
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Specialties*
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Baylor College Medicine
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    2000
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas, Houston
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jean Pointon, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pointon's profile.

Yes, Dr. Jean Pointon, MD holds board certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry.