Dr. Gene Watterson Jr, MD
Dr. Gene Watterson Jr, MD is a rheumatologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Watterson Jr has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Vincent's Saint Clair and Ascension St. Vincent's Blount. He is accepting new patients.
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1801 Gadsden Hwy Birmingham, AL 35235Dr. Watterson Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watterson Jr
3.4
| 5 Star | 55% | 55% |
| 4 Star | 7% | 7% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 Star | 34% | 34% |
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Dr. Gene Watterson Jr, MD is a rheumatologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Watterson Jr has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick...read moreRheumatology
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University Of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1988
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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