James L Levenson MD

James L. Levenson, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult psychiatry with a clinical focus on psychiatric consultation and consultation-liaison psychiatry, also known as psychosomatic medicine. He is experienced in evaluating and treating psychiatric disorders in medically ill patients, helping individuals and their care teams address the complex interactions between medical conditions, treatments, and mental health. Dr. Levenson’s work frequently involves supporting patients coping with serious illness, hospitalization, and recovery, and collaborating closely with medical and surgical teams to optimize both psychiatric and overall clinical outcomes. Dr. Levenson serves as a Professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine with academic appointments spanning Psychiatry, Medicine, and Surgery. He has held leadership roles within consultation-liaison psychiatry, reflecting a longstanding commitment to advancing integrated, hospital-based mental health care. In addition to his clinical and administrative contributions, he has a strong record of scholarly work in psychosomatic medicine, including publications on depression in medically ill populations and psychiatric consultation for general medical inpatients. He is also recognized for his dedication to education and mentorship for medical students, residents, and fellows.