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James E. Eaton BS, MS, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Areas of Expertise

  • Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology
  • Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurology
  • Neurosciences

Location

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, 2010
  • Masters of Science - Georgetown University, 2011
  • Doctor of Medicine, 2016
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2020
  • Fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2021
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2022

Board Certifications

  • Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2020

Patient Comments

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Such a great active listener, asked questions and made me feel like a true partner in my care plan.
October 15, 2025
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Dr. Eaton goes above and beyond excellence in all of these areas!
October 15, 2025
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Dr Eaton is great. He asks questions and listens to your response.
October 14, 2025
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The PA assistant and the Doctor was very knowledgeable and helpful. Answered all my questions and concerns.
September 30, 2025
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Could not have been any better. Dr Eaton spent over an hour with us.
September 28, 2025
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Dr. Eaton is the BEST. He was right on time (which I appreciated after waiting 2 hrs to see my opthoneurologist at Vanderbilt Eye Institute last week). He spent 30 min with me and answered every one of my questions
September 26, 2025
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Dr. Eaton is very knowledgeable and takes time to give clear explanations.
September 18, 2025
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Dr Eaton is by far the best doctor we have encountered during this journey with Alzheimer's disease and we have seen quite a few. Unlike most doctors that like to hear themselves talk then rush you out the door Dr Eaton takes the time to actually listen to his patient and offer recommendations and suggestions that best suits the patient's needs. He is also the only doctor that showed any concern and helpfulness for the family/caregivers. We would highly recommend Dr Eaton to anyone in need of his services.
August 23, 2025
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Dr Eaton is the most thorough, most patient, and most knowledgeable physician I have ever had. I have cognitive impairment and he never rushes me. He goes over all my tests and scans in detail and explains them to me, and is always very thorough with his questions.
August 19, 2025
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