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James Saccomando Jr., MD, Psychiatry, Norfolk, VA

JamesGSaccomandoJr.MDFAPA(He/Him)

[Pronunciation: SOCK-oh-MAHN-doh]

Psychiatry Norfolk, VA

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Locum Tenens Inpatient Psychiatrist

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  • Office

    601 Childrens Ln
    Norfolk, VA 23507

Summary

  • Dr. James Saccomando is a locum tenens psychiatrist. He received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and has been in practice 17 years. He specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry as well as general psychiatry. He is board certified in both. He is experienced in electroconvulsive therapy and TMS.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2004 - 2006
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Psychiatry, 2001 - 2004
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2001
  • Pennsylvania State University
    Pennsylvania State UniversityBS, Meteorology, 1991 - 1992
  • University of Miami
    University of MiamiBSEE, Computer Engineering, Cum Laude, Highest GPA in College of Engineering Graduating Class, 1987 - 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • SD State Medical License
    SD State Medical License Active through 2025
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Psychiatry
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Chief Resident, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry University of Idaho Hospitals and Clinics, 2006

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Other

Press Mentions

  • #FINDINGHOPE: Treasure Valley patients turn to Electroconvulsive therapy to treat mental illness
    #FINDINGHOPE: Treasure Valley patients turn to Electroconvulsive therapy to treat mental illnessMarch 16th, 2020
  • ‘The Dr. Jim Show’ Battles Stigma in Local Community
    ‘The Dr. Jim Show’ Battles Stigma in Local CommunityOctober 4th, 2017
  • This Mental Health Treatment Isn’t Barbaric, It ‘Totally Changed My Life’
    This Mental Health Treatment Isn’t Barbaric, It ‘Totally Changed My Life’February 17th, 2017

Committees

  • Chair, Bioethics Subcommittee, St. Alphonsus Medical Center, Boise, ID 2010 - 2014

Professional Memberships