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Dr. James Pinckney, MD

Concierge Family Medicine physician, Dallas, TX

Diamond Health
5.0 (7 reviews)

Dr. James Pinckney is a board-certified family physician who founded the membership medicine practice Diamond Physicians in 2012.

8222 Douglas Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75225
At a glance
Practice model
Concierge medicine, no insurance billing
Membership
Starts at $2,750 a year, priced by age and level of care
Board certification
Family medicine

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About Dr. Pinckney

Dr. Pinckney attended Wake Forest University for his undergraduate education and graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He trained in general surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles before he switched to family medicine. He finished his family medicine training at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas.

He is a board-certified family physician and is licensed in both Texas and California. He founded Diamond Physicians in 2012, a membership medicine practice. In 2018 he incorporated Diamond Health as the parent company of his ventures, and he serves as its Founder and CEO.

A US patent for a reflective surgical gown was issued to him in December 2009.

Membership and fees

Diamond Health membership starts at $2,750 a year, and pricing is based mainly on age and level of care.

Membership can cost up to $12,000 a year at the top of the range.

Membership includes enhanced physician access, longer appointments and comprehensive preventive care.

Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
Wake Forest University
Medical school
Baylor College of Medicine
Residency
Family medicine, Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas
Board certification
Family medicine
License
Texas
Board actions
Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Texas Medical Board
License
California
NPI
1669622577

Hospital and practice affiliations

Founded Diamond Physicians in 2012

Location

8222 Douglas Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75225
Diamond Health practice page
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Recognition and research

Awards

Baylor College of Medicine Merit Scholarship (2004-2008)
Super Doctors Texas Rising Star, 2015 through 2018
D CEO Excellence in Healthcare award for Outstanding Healthcare Practitioner, 2019
Top Doctor, 2015 and 2019
Jackie Robinson Foundation 42 Under 40 National Award, 2014
Critic's Choice Award for Best Live Show for Chasing the Cure, 2020
Project Access Dallas Compassionate Care award, 2011
Dallas Observer Future Leaders of Dallas, 2011

Media and books

Featured in a WFAA8 ABC segment in December 2014 on lower healthcare costs
Featured with Dr. Anthony Lyssy on the TheBlaze show For the Record in March 2015

Teaching and research roles

US patent for a reflective surgical gown, issued December 2009

Patient reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Shows genuine concern for every question and worry."

FMDD UserApr 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

fantastic doctor

"Dr James is a fantastic doctor. Takes the time to sit down with you and explain your diagnosis and treatment choices."

FMDD UserJul 2022

Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Pinckney take insurance, or offer a membership?

Diamond Physicians is a concierge medicine practice. The practice works with no insurance.

How much does a Diamond Health membership cost?

Membership starts at $2,750 a year, and pricing is based mainly on age and level of care. It can cost up to $12,000 a year at the top of the range.

Is Dr. Pinckney board certified?

Dr. Pinckney is a board-certified family physician.

Where did Dr. Pinckney train?

He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He completed his family medicine training at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas.

Where is Dr. Pinckney's office?

Dr. Pinckney founded Diamond Physicians in 2012.

Does Dr. Pinckney offer telehealth?

Diamond Physicians offers virtual consultations.

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