Rutherford Hospital welcomes new psychiatrist to medical staff

Published 4:15 pm Monday, March 8, 2010

The administration of Rutherford Hospital, Inc. (RHI) announces the addition of James Lee, M.D., psychiatrist, to its medical staff.

Dr. Lee comes to RHI from Piedmont Neuropsychiatry in Durham, N.C., and Charlotte, N.C., where he served as physician and medical director. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Duke University where he also completed his residency and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry.

Diagnoses that Dr. Lee evaluates and treats include ADD/HD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, mood disorder, OCD, Aspergers, autism, sleep disorders, pervasive developmental delays, genetic and developmental syndromes, tics, Tourettes, PANDAS, brain injury, headaches, dementia, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, nutritional deficiencies, and psychiatric difficulties in a wide variety of medical conditions.

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Dr. Lee joins Mathew Joseph, M.D., at RHIs Insights Psychiatric Resources, which comprises two distinct programs the mental health clinic that has relocated to 393 Oak Street in Spindale and an inpatient behavioral health unit located on the 5th floor of Rutherford Hospital.

Insights Psychiatric Resources provides advanced treatment for depression, anxiety, bipolar and other mental health problems for adolescents, adults and seniors.

Rutherford Hospital Inc. CEO Dave Bixler said, We have earned a regional reputation for high quality care and service. That quality is grounded in our exceptional medical and clinical staff and their sensitivity to the needs and concerns of our patients and families. Through our effective treatment services, many people have found new hope and new tools for healthy living. Dr. Lee and Dr. Joseph give us an outstanding set of experts to help meet the needs of Rutherford County and surrounding communities.