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Dr. Derek Holcombe, MD – Alexander City, AL | Gastroenterology

GastroenterologyAlexander City, AL

★★★★☆3.5/5103 reviews across 5 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • U.S. News & World Report: 3/5 (40)
  • WebMD Care: 4/5 (34)
  • Birdeye: 4/5 (16)
  • Healthgrades: 2.8/5 (11)
  • RateMDs: 3.5/5 (2)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • perceived effectiveness in diagnosis and finding solutions for digestive issues
  • appreciation for thoroughness and accessibility for urgent issues
  • positive feedback for office staff and nurse practitioners

Common complaints

  • billing and payment disputes, including allegations of requiring payment upfront for covered procedures
  • concerns about bedside manner and perceived lack of professionalism or compassion
  • reports of negative medical outcomes leading to transfers of care

In patients' words

"DR. HOLCOMBE ALMOST KILLED ME, PUT ME IN A COMA FOR A WEEK ,MY FAMILY HAD ME TRANSFER TO BIRMINGHAM TO GET ME THE HELP I NEEDED. HE HAS A POOR BEDSIDE MANNER LIKES TO PUT YOU DOWN IN FRONT OF STAFF. I AM A NURSE AND NEVER SEEN SUCH CURLTY AND UGLINESS FROM A DOCTOR."

RateMDs/Birdeye review

"Dr. Holcombs nurse called and said he had to be paid or would turn me away the morning of my procedure. Even though they billed my BCBS. So I had to pay out of pocket cash. Week later I found out BCBS paid it. I called to get my money back and it took over 2 months."

Birdeye review

"I have been going to Dr. Holcombe for four years. He has always been professional and brilliant concerning my health. He diagnosed my problem and referred me to a specialist in Birmingham that could repair my problem. He works with this specialist and I see Dr. Holcombe annually and more often if needed for checkups."

Healthgrades review

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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