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Dr. Donald Slappey Jr, MD

Dr. Donald Slappey Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Slappey Jr, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Vincent's East and Saint Vincent's Saint Clair. He is accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

52 Medical Park Dr E Ste 220 Birmingham, AL 35235

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Dr. Slappey Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Slappey Jr

2.4
25 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
8%
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
64%
64%

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Never Again
This is the most incompetent Doctor I have ever met. His staff is horrible. Had me almost have to have my foot amputated because he left the cast on too long and didn’t even give the option of therapy when needed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jan 25, 2025
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Dr. Slappey was disheveled, rude and uncaring. He was in too much of a hurry to listen to my complaints. I ended up at a different surgeon’s office with a severe infection from Slappy’s surgery.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Disgruntled Ex-patient – Aug 07, 2021
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I think Dr. Slappey had me mixed up with another patient. I tried to get him to understand who I was but he dismissed every thing I told him. He says it's arthritic and would need to take arthritic meds . I got a second opinion . I Need Surgery which is what he recommended when I saw him back end of last year. however I needed to take care of another health issue first. Once I took care of my 1st health issue - It's like he forgot who I was - he had no file in his hand when he came in the room to discuss my knee. After I left He sent a letter stating I need knee surgery. What the HELL!!! I will never go nor refer this doctor to anyone ever!!!! then I looked him up and saw these reviews - I felt like I was over reacting somewhat to the entire situation but after reading these reviews , My feelings are correct and I am s glad I went somewhere else.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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That Girl – Mar 06, 2020
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My vet could have done a better job!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Susan Wistrand – May 22, 2018
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Dr.slappey is the WORST dr I have ever seen in my life. I had gone in for left foot and ankle pain. He ignored everything I said to him sent me to physical therapy. He never told me what was wrong. The physical therapist thought I was there for post surgery care. I had to take a leave from work for this issue. Dr slappey charge me $25 to fill out my leave paperwork and didn't even fill in the correct date for my start of leave. So I may lose my job because of his LACK of care for his patients.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Nathap in Birmingham, AL – Jun 23, 2016
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Dr. Slappey was great and very caring. We talked about all the possibilities and he answered all my questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Birmingham, AL – Apr 27, 2016
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Do not use this doctor. Dr Slappey was uncaring, dismissive , and totally lacks any sympathy. Not only did he not spend time with me- his staff put my cast on wrong causing terrible pain. After several calls they grudgingly offered to check it and guess what.... Foot wasn't positioned correctly and material was left on my foot and in the cast that caused more pain because they rushed through the casting. This doctor stinks !
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2016
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TERRIBLE. I felt like I was being treated as just another case, and not a real person. He has absolutely NO bedside manner. He did not give me all of the possible options for treatment. I don't think he listened to me at all. I would not even recommend my worst enemy to him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Birmingham, AL – Feb 17, 2016
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Dr. Donald Slappey Jr, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Vincent's East and Saint Vincent's Saint Clair. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1979
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Jason D. Cobb MD LLC52 Medical Park Dr E Ste 220 Birmingham, AL 35235
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(205) 838-4747
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