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Dr. John Nichols, MD

Dr. John Nichols, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. John Nichols, MD is an internist in Gardendale, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham and Brookwood Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

2217 Decatur Hwy Ste 101 Gardendale, AL 35071
Telehealth available
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Dr. Nichols' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nichols

4.5

11 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
73%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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Telehealth
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
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1 person found this helpful
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Alisa – Aug 09, 2024
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Paul Ingle – Nov 18, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Christine Smith – Nov 17, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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GB – Oct 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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jcworks – Jul 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Edward in Gardendale, AL – Jul 26, 2016
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About Me

biography

John C. Nichols, MD, is an internal medicine doctor with Ascension St. Vincent's in Gardendale, AL. He provides personalized primary care for conditions that affect adults as they age. Dr. Nichols listens to understand you and your health concerns....read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Carraway Meth Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Carraway Meth Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1986
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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    Locations

    Practice

    Office2217 Decatur Hwy Ste 101 Gardendale, AL 35071
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

      810 Saint Vincents Dr
      Birmingham, AL 35205
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding 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

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

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

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Grandview Medical Center

      3690 Grandview Pkwy
      Birmingham, AL 35243

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

      2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr
      Birmingham, AL 35209
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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