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  3. James Scott Steele, M.D., Ph.D.

James Scott Steele, M.D., Ph.D. Psychiatrist

Primary Appointment Location

Walker Family Clinic
4224 Shuffield Drive
UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-526-8200
New and Returning Patients
View Location

Overview

Accepting New Patients
Yes (Referral Required)
Patient Type
Adults
Language
English
4.8 out of 5
50 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
13 comments
James Scott Steele, M.D., Ph.D.

Contents

  • Make an Appointment
  • Academic Background
  • Research
  • Locations
  • Ratings & Reviews

Make an Appointment With Dr. Steele

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through UAMSĀ Health MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

Dr. Steele's Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

Department of Psychiatry
Assistant Professor

Education and Training

Residency
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Adult Psychiatry
Postgraduate Education
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Clinical and Translational Science
Medical School
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Undergraduate Education
University of Arkansas
Major in Physics, Minor in Mathematics

Associations

  • American Psychiatric Association
  • Association for Academic Psychiatry

Dr. Steele's Research

Dr. Steele is a former trainee in UAMS’s NIDA T32 Addiction Research Training Program, where he researched emotion regulation and the risk for addiction.

Research Interests

Mood disorders, personality disorders, neurocircuitry of emotion regulation, computational modeling, psychodynamic psychotherapy

Locations Where Dr. Steele Practices

Psychiatric Research Institute

Walker Family Clinic , Primary Location

4224 Shuffield Drive
UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-526-8200
New and Returning Patients
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Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9 out of 5
Provider discussed treatment options
4.8 out of 5
Provider explained things clearly
4.9 out of 5
Provider included you in decisions
4.9 out of 5
Provider showed concern
4.9 out of 5

Overall: 4.8 out of 5

(50 Ratings, 13 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

Dr Steele is a super doctor. I've been seeing him for several years and will continue seeing him. I always speak highly of him.

Date

Sep 26, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

EXCELLENT

Date

Aug 23, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Steele has always been respectful, kind, compassionate and listens well.

Date

Jul 09, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr Steele is an excellent physician.

Date

Jul 05, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Steele is consistently thorough and professional with my care. He takes the time to listen, think about what I've said, ask questions for clarification, then shares his thoughts and opinions in a clear and concise manner. Not only would I recommend him, I have recommended him with success.

Date

Mar 22, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

It was good.

Date

Feb 09, 2025
More Recent Reviews
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr Steele is a super doctor. I've been seeing him for several years and will continue seeing him. I always speak highly of him.

Date

Sep 26, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

EXCELLENT

Date

Aug 23, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Steele has always been respectful, kind, compassionate and listens well.

Date

Jul 09, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr Steele is an excellent physician.

Date

Jul 05, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Steele is consistently thorough and professional with my care. He takes the time to listen, think about what I've said, ask questions for clarification, then shares his thoughts and opinions in a clear and concise manner. Not only would I recommend him, I have recommended him with success.

Date

Mar 22, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

It was good.

Date

Feb 09, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Steele is the best! He is kind, respectful, and knowledgeable. He listens well and thinks through his responses. He has helped me work through a lot of issues post stroke. I'm really grateful for his help.

Date

Jan 11, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Steele is great

Date

Nov 16, 2024
5 out of 5

Comment

It was good.

Date

Oct 30, 2024
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Steele has been awesome in helping me navigate some post-stroke issues. Yesterday was my first time to come alone to the appointment and we had some questions that I couldn't remember the answers to. He got my husband on the phone and got the answers needed and then continued to fill him on the course of action. We are so impressed with him that my husband has made some referrals to him.

Date

Aug 29, 2024

Make an Appointment With Dr. Steele

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through UAMSĀ Health MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

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