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Dr. John Irons, MD

Dr. John Irons, MD

Pain Management*
10+ years of experience

Dr. John Irons, MD is a pain management specialist in Vestavia, AL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 2012. He is affiliated with UAB Medical West Main Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

2868 Acton Rd Vestavia, AL 35243
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Irons specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
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Dr. Irons' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Irons

3.0
11 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
45%
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4 star
0%
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3 star
9%
9%
2 star
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1 star
45%
45%

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Refuses to see patients. PA are all he sends
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Kj – Jul 18, 2024
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He Never Read My Records
Three years later, I still remember this ill-prepared, rude physician. I spent a year corresponding with his office, transferring records, and familiarizing his office with my history to verify his comfort with my previous pain management (in a different state). When the in-office app't went so badly, I asked him why he accepted me as a patient in the first place if he so fervently disagreed with my past treatments. His response: 'I never read any of your records.' Patients, PLEASE be careful.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jul 11, 2024
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Back pain alleviated
Awesome service and very professional staff.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Ronald Washington – May 28, 2024
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Dr Irons is well organized
His personality and how he explained procedure he was very informative
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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musicguitare – Apr 27, 2024
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Dr. Irons is terrific!
Dr. Irons is very friendly & answered all my concerns. Dr. Irons staff are excellent too. Highly recommend.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Charlotte O’Hare – Apr 18, 2024
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I had waited for two weeks to receive a call back from this practice. They had asked me to schedule a diagnostic procedure for myself. No facility would accept the order from the patient. Then, when I was advised that I needed a driver by the diagnostic facility, I tried multiple times to explain to Dr. Iron’s staff that I had no one available due to the COVID issue. All I needed was a call back to see if there was another diagnostic procedure available. No one responded. Ever. When I researched the procedure Dr. Irons recommended I discovered every aspect of it was contraindicated regarding my current health issues. This practice seems to have no interest in listening to the patient or paying any attention to the patient health history or concerns. I could not in good conscience recommend this doctor to anyone.
What went well
No results
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
6 others found this helpful
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Apr 01, 2021
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After a year of contact —initial inquiry, verifying their suitability and willingness to do maintenance of my existing pain management program, record transfer, and two physician referrals—I met with Irons for my first pain management appointment. He slandered everything and everyone who preceded him without taking time to understand what preceded my getting into pain management in the 1st place & then advised me he would not, in fact, accept me as a patient. He referred me to an alternative pain clinic, also in the same office. Research revealed they’re NOT pain mgmnt. but “addiction recovery.” He COMPLETELY misrepresented them to me. After 20 years of coping with pain & REDUCING medications as I’ve gone along, a patient deserves more respect & more credit. Irons is unbendingly biased, pushing his superiority & agenda. I’m now left with no pain management. Don’t expect to be treated as a unique and individual patient. If YOU fit HIS agenda, fine. If not, forget it.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Left in a Lurch – Mar 22, 2021
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He's very nice and let me talk about me, than he gave his medical advice, which I agreed with. Thank you for being a great doctor with a great bedside manner.
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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Nancy Plummer – Oct 05, 2019
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Dr irons is a great doctor but the fact that he moved into a practice that is so large they loose there patient care. When he had his own office your were treated with respects and compassion. This new office is all about money and you feel like a number. Great doctor sucky office!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Mar 25, 2019
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Very impressed with the manner in which he treated me as a patient and individual. I have already recommend him to another family member
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
James D Mason Jr in Wetumpka Alabama – Mar 20, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Irons believes in utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to promote wellness and treat chronic pain at Comprehensive Pain Services.  Chronic pain is a condition with a significant physical, emotional, and social impact.  We understand...read more

biography

After completing his anesthesiology residency, Dr. Irons knew he desired more continuous patient care.  He went on to complete his pain fellowship at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill to take a patient centered approach to pain management. 
  • Pain Management

  • Anesthesiology

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  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Residency Hospital
  • Baptist Health Systems Montclair & Princeton

    Internship Hospital
  • Samford University

    Undergraduate School
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2012
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Managed Health Care Administration Inc2868 Acton Rd Vestavia, AL 35243
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  • Hours
    • 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
  • Directions
Cypress Healthcare LLC727 Memorial Dr Bessemer, AL 35022
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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
  • Directions

Practice

Southern Ketamine and Wellness LLC1932 Laurel Rd Ste 1B Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UAB Medical West Main Campus

    995 9th Ave SW
    Bessemer, AL 35022

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

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

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