James Loomis Jr., MD, MBA, FACLM

James F. Loomis Jr., MD, MBA, received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and graduated with honors. He subsequently completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. In addition, Dr. Loomis received an MBA from the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis. He is board certified in internal medicine, has completed the certification program in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University, and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.

Dr. Loomis has served as team internist for the St. Louis Rams football team and the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, as well as tour physician for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Before coming to the Barnard Medical Center, he practiced internal medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis, where he was also the director of prevention and wellness. He was also on the clinical faculty of the department of internal medicine at Washington University School of Medicine.

When not practicing medicine, Dr. Loomis enjoys reading history books, cooking, and teaching plant-based cooking classes. He also enjoys running, biking, and swimming, and has completed numerous half marathons, marathons, and triathlons.

“It was refreshing to see a doctor actually interested in my recovery and not talking more about how things can go wrong. Thanks, I think switching to this practice is the best thing I have done.” – A.S.

“He’s amazing! PCRM/BMC is THE BEST THING about Washington, D.C.!!” – J.S.

“Dr. Loomis and the plant-based diet is the best thing I did for myself! I'm so blessed and glad I decided to see him.” – D.M.

“Jim is fantastic. Patients, like myself, drive a lot of our health outcomes via habits and diet. So we have frank, meaningful conversations about these. It is very great practice, and I appreciate the holistic, evidence-based approach. I have some health challenges, but I am working to resolve these in partnership with the practice.” – J.E.

“Dr. Loomis was so generous with his time and was so knowledgeable and open-minded about the importance of lifestyle impacts on health.” – A.W.

“I feel privileged and blessed to have Dr. Loomis as my PCP. Being a plant-based triathlete, he speaks my language, and understands my concerns, and has direct experience and knowledge to provide care. I also love the Doc and Chef Channel. I only wish I didn't have to drive two and a half hours to get to your office.” – W.M.

“Dr. Loomis is an excellent doctor. He is patient, listens and explains well, and respects my healthcare choices. I would highly recommend him.” – P.R.

“Very attentive, comes prepared, reviews questions I sent prior to the appointment. Offers insightful recommendations.” – A.J.

“Dr. Loomis is a great doctor. He always shares ways I can get to my goals and is friendly and personable—never judgmental. I am very happy with his care.” – Anonymous

“Dr. Loomis is very knowledgeable and explains concepts to me so that I can understand *why*.” – D.C.

“Dr. Loomis is truly a very caring physician and I sense that he wants each of his patients to live their healthiest self. He explains everything in a way that I can understand. It is refreshing to have a physician who will discuss all the ways our diet, exercise and other lifestyle choices can impact our health, instead of just prescribing a pill.” – Anonymous

“Dr. Loomis always answers all my questions and if he does not know at the time he spends the time to find an answer and gets back to me in a timely manner.” – J.K.

“Provides time and allows patients to take responsibility for their health before dumping meds on them. Provides resources, both internal and external to facilitate that journey.” – K.K.

“I appreciate interacting with him because he is one of the few people I know who is as knowledgeable and positively supportive of plant-based nutrition as I am and I'm very grateful for this.” – G.G.

“Dr. Loomis is the best doctor to care for our family and friends. I highly recommend him. He treats patients with respect and explains the choices very well. He is well informed on the latest science of diseases and patient care.” – A.B.

“I had watched Dr. Loomis in The Game Changers documentary and in a few interviews. I also did my own research on him and his professional history before deciding to choose him as my doctor. This was my second consultation with him, and I have to honestly say, I am very happy with his knowledge, professionalism, attention, and the overall system at Barnard Medical Center. They are very organized, efficient, and deliver results. I am 66 years old and have never been attended by a doctor who provided me with so much attention and education. I plan to continue working with Dr. Loomis on my health and on adopting preventive measures.” – J.S.

“I had a very relaxed, friendly, & informative first appt. with Dr. James Loomis. He shared much positive health info with me concerning diet & exercise that I hope to put into practice now in my daily life...and have actually already started doing. I'm glad I took the step of making this initial appt. with Dr. Loomis.” – E.V.

“I am pleased with the care provided by James and feel very comfortable interacting with him about my health. I find it valuable to be able to work with a physician knowledgeable about a plant-based diet and its health implication.” – M.V.

“Dr. Loomis is an excellent doctor. He understands and appreciates my preferences regarding testing and treatment options. He is a good listener and answers questions thoroughly. He reviews my lab test results and provides a written commentary. He is never rushed, and he is a pleasant person to work with.” – P.R.

“I think Dr. Loomis is competent and thoughtful in his care, as well as being an example of the medicine he practices.” – S.H.

“Excellent first interaction. Dr. Loomis provided outstanding encouragement and motivation to pursue a healthy lifestyle, which is why I sought his services out.” – P.R.

“I was impressed by Dr. Loomis' approach to health, which is very much in alignment with my own, and the clarity and thoroughness with which he answered questions I had. I enjoyed the introductory televisit and look forward to working with Dr. Loomis in the future.” – C.R.

“I really appreciate the support and positive health advice Dr. Loomis provides. He inspires me to make better healthy decisions.” – C.F.

“My experience with Dr. James Loomis surpassed all my expectations, making it the most comprehensive medical appointment I have ever had. Dr. Loomis dedicated a full hour to our session, attentively addressing all my questions and providing invaluable advice. What sets him apart is his commitment to my wellbeing, going beyond the consultation to enhance my health education. As part of the follow-up, Dr. Loomis not only shared insightful guidance but also enriched my resources for a holistic understanding of health. He recommended books, videos, and podcasts, elevating my health IQ and ensuring a proactive approach to wellbeing. In my life's interactions with various medical professionals, Dr. Loomis stands out as the one who has delivered the highest return on investment.” – J.S.

“Dr. Loomis was everything I hoped he would be, engaging, knowledgeable, specific about his recommendations, kind, caring and supportive. I’ve been singing his praises to everyone I know since our meeting. I couldn’t be more pleased. Thank you.” – D.F.