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Dr. John O'Dowd, MD

Dr. John O'Dowd, MD

Cardiology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. John O'Dowd, MD is a cardiologist in Mobile, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. O'Dowd has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, Cardiac Electrical System Procedures, and Heart Conditions. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with Mobile Infirmary. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

1700 Spring Hill Ave Ste 100 Mobile, AL 36604
Telehealth available
(251) 435-1200

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. O'Dowd specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. O'Dowd's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Dowd

3.0
12 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Don't take the last visit of the day. 45 min waiting. 15 in the patient exam room. Then 5 min with the Dr, same stuff I heard before...him questioning my previous Drs decisions on my health, then nonchalantly stating he would leave it like that. He made me feel like he though my questions were ignorant. Then ...see you in a year. What? No thank you.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2021
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This doctor has the WORST bedside manner of any doctor I have encountered in my life! Trust me I’m 54 , my mother was ill severely my young age of 5. I’ve met 100’s of doctors! My GP referred me to him, was my first visit today! I would NOT go back if someone paid me $1 million a visit, yes that is right, I said it $1 million a visit! He spoke to me like I was an “idiot”! He was “ bothered” by a question? Last time I checked my debit/credit card runs through his exit door as they tackle me like a running back before I leave his office, right? They sure don’t let me leave without paying? But he sure had no problem shutting me down from asking any questions like I was in the library and couldn’t speak/ talk!! And made me feel feel like I needed to be sent out to the “ remedial “ classes as he was FAR superior than me! Last time I checked, he he stretched his rubber banded mask on precisely like I did before entering the exam room! Pff!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2021
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Dr. O’Dowd performed an emergency lifesaving pacemaker procedure on my husband at 2:00 am, Thanksgiving morning. Because of strict hospital COVID guidelines, I was only able to meet with Dr. O’Dowd once. He was the epitome of professionalism. He took wonderful care of my husband in a critical situation. I would highly recommend him! 11/30/2020
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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S Smith – Dec 01, 2020
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His bedside manner is not great but he is a good doctor
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
3 others found this helpful
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AL – Oct 09, 2019
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Horrible communication, no personality. Would never recommend him
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
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 21, 2019
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He was instrumental in saving my Mother's life recently in a very stressful situation. He also saved my Dad's life with he knowledge of the heart function, when my Dad needed a pace maker. I would recommend him so everyone that needs a heart doctor!!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 03, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. John O'Dowd, MD is a cardiologist in Mobile, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. O'Dowd has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, Cardiac Electrical System Procedures, and Heart Conditions....read more

  • Cardiology

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

  • Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

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  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

IMc Diagnostic and Medical Clinic1700 Spring Hill Ave Ste 100 Mobile, AL 36604
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:15am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:15am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:15am - 2:00pm
    • Thu: 8:15am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:15am - 1:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

R. Rex Harris MD LLC33650 Highway 43 Ste 300 Thomasville, AL 36784
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Practice

Infirmary Health-Diagnostic & Medical Clinic Bay Minette2000 McMillan Ave Bay Minette, AL 36507
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Infirmary Ltac Hospital5 Mobile Infirmary Cir Mobile, AL 36607
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mobile Infirmary

    5 Mobile Infirmary Cir
    Mobile, AL 36607
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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