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Cardiology • Birmingham, AL
Ratings by platform
- UAB Medicine (Dr. Ruchit Shah): 4.9 out of 5 stars (211 ratings, 61 reviews)
- UAB Medicine (Dr. James Stamper): 4.9 out of 5 stars (119 ratings, 40 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Mustafa Ahmed): 4.9 out of 5 stars (48 ratings, 32 written reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Russell Reeves): 4.8 out of 5 stars (27 ratings, 20 written reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Darryl Prime): 5.0 out of 5 stars (11 ratings, 4 written reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Macy Smith): 5.0 out of 5 stars (26 ratings)
- Birdeye (Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham - Gardendale): 4.9 out of 5 stars (67 reviews)
- Birdeye (Birmingham Heart Clinic - Oneonta): 5.0 out of 5 stars (106 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Highly skilled and knowledgeable physicians who are frequently described as thorough and patient
- Physicians who take the time to explain procedures, medications, and health conditions in detail
- Friendly, professional, and attentive support staff and nursing teams in many instances
- Welcoming office environments that are often reported as clean and easy to access
- Compassionate and caring approach to patient health and concerns
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments or frequent rescheduling of appointments
- Long wait times at the clinic
- Inconsistent communication from office staff or difficulty reaching nursing staff via phone
- Instances of perceived unprofessional or dismissive behavior by some support staff or providers
- Lack of follow-up after appointments
In patients' words
"Dr. Shah was so helpful in explaining the procedures I need to improve my health. He is kind, compassionate, and very patient. I trust him explicitly!"
— UAB Medicine Patient Review"Dr Stamper is very thorough and my wait time minimal. ... An all around informative and pleasant appointment. Dr. Stamper and his staff are top notch!"
— UAB Medicine Patient Review"Dr. Goyal was awesome. He took his time with me and answered all my questions and concerns. ... When I went for my 1st appointment, it felt like I had known him all my life."
— LocalityBiz Patient Review"Don't start with this doctor. There is no follow up, no response. ... That is how he treats his patients. When my husband was in the hospital and reached out to Dr Ahmed through the hospital system - crickets."
— Healthgrades Patient Review"We haven't even seen him in a year and a half, it's a nurse practitioner. I wait for an hour just to speak to a receptionist. I leave a message with the nurse with no return call back."
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