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Dr. Elton Hurst, MD

Dr. Elton Hurst, MD

Psychiatry*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Elton Hurst, MD is a psychiatrist in Birmingham, AL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1976. He is affiliated with Coosa Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

3504 Vann Rd # 100 Birmingham, AL 35235
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(205) 655-0585

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hurst specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Hurst's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hurst

3.9
11 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
64%
64%
4 star
9%
9%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
9%
9%
1 star
18%
18%

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I can’t get an appointment no matter what I do all I get are machines. I need to talk to My Dr
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 others found this helpful
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JeanBradshaw – Apr 01, 2021
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Greatest dr ever! Very compassionate, great listener to what your saying and what your not saying.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Deanne Hodges – Jul 08, 2020
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What's sad is that physicians like this prescribe all of these addictive medications like Xanax at large quantities every month. And when you try to call because you're worried about your family member being addicted all they want to do is take a message.
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
2 others found this helpful
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AL – Oct 05, 2018
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I have been with Dr. Hurst for just over 10 years. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs help.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Stacy in Pinson AL – May 10, 2017
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I have been seeing Dr Hurst for a number of years and I can say that he is the very best doctor in his field that I have ever seen. He is a very gentle soft spoken doctor who makes his patients feel very comfortable. If a patient calls, he will call back to check to see if he can help.. He is honest and upfront about medications and will not over medicate his patients. Now that I have found him, I would never consider seeing another doctor in his field. We have developed a good relation.
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
7 others found this helpful
Helpful
Brenda in Moody, AL – Apr 08, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Elton Hurst, MD is a psychiatrist in Birmingham, AL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1976. He is affiliated with Coosa Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office3504 Vann Rd # 100 Birmingham, AL 35235
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Coosa Valley Medical Center

    315 W Hickory St
    Sylacauga, AL 35150

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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