Dr. James Tinsley, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. James C. Tinsley is certified with the American Board of Family Medicine and is fully licensed with the State of Virginia. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2000 and completed his residency at the Medical College of Virginia (Hanover Family Physicians) in 2003, serving as Chief Resident. Dr. Tinsley founded Lighthouse Direct Primary Care after witnessing patients being disenfranchised by conventional medicine; he believes Direct Primary Care restores patient autonomy and delivers true, personalized care. His practice emphasizes accessibility, affordability, and a strong doctor‑patient relationship, with communication available via phone, email, and text.
Education
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (2000)
Residency: Medical College of Virginia/VCU
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: American Board of Family Medicine
Designations: ABFM|Board Certified
Licensing
NPI Number: 1609861038
Primary License: Virginia (VA) - 101232079
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 6/1/2019