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Dr. Joseph Hicks, MD

Dr. Joseph Hicks, MD

Urology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Hicks, MD is a urologist in Huntsville, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hicks has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions, Male Reproductive Disorders & Procedures, and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1988. He is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

825 Adams St SE Huntsville, AL 35801
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hicks specializes in the area of Urology. 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.
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Hicks' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hicks

3.2
22 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Uncaring and unprepared.
Dr. Hicks had not reviewed my case before entering the exam room. He sent me to specialist and he did not know what the reports revealed. His office insisted I bring in a kidney stone for analysis - they lost it. When I asked about my urine test while at the visit, he said he had no idea what the results were. Did not offer to check and find out while I was there. He spoke 90% of the time to the person with me instead of to me. I’m not a child, or deaf, or incompetent.He apparently wanted to get to lunch and hurried me although I waited for an hour in his waiting room. He spent approximately six minutes with me and when I tried to ask a question, he would interrupt me and never would come back to it. Upon leaving, I expected him to say, do you have any questions about the treatment plan. He did not. He must be close to retirement and he doesn’t care anymore. He needs to treat the patient and not just the problem.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 16, 2025
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Money machine
Rushes patients thru as fast as possible . Doesn’t take time to discuss medical issues. More patients, more money.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 22, 2024
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Dr. Hix and his staff are caring professionals. They were sensitive to my health issues, easy to work with when scheduling my appointments, and friendly and personable to me as a patient.
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
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Debbie Randolph – May 02, 2021
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I was leaving a review but ran out of characters and since I ran out of characters, I did not feel that it would accurately state why I could not recommend this doctor. So I would just say it as plain as I can. I would never recommend this doctor. You have to ask questions because he definitely will not provide any answers. These things should be told to you. I should not have to ask because it is not like I have ever had this type of surgery before and I am not the doctor. My regular doctor that recommended him...I definitely will be talking to her about him and telling her not to recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Chris – May 17, 2020
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Dr Hicks and the staff were great.
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
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Barry – Jun 21, 2019
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Dr.Hicks is an excellent doctor who truly cares about his patients. I would highly recommend this 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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Oct 31, 2018
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Dr Hicks is an incredible surgeon, I am so grateful to him and his staff, his Nurse practitioner was an absolute angel, she spent time with me, she was caring, very caring, I really loved her, the nurse who took out my staples was sweet and patient, the only complaint was the receptionist who was not very nice to me because I wrote my name in a scribble, my fault and I should have written it but she was very rude to me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 06, 2017
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Love Dr. Hicks I have been his patient for a long time he is a caring doctor and knows what he is doing he is concern about my kidneys and my bladder he is fun to cut up with I do recommend him
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
Helpful
Tamel ledlow in Decatur, AL – Feb 28, 2017
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About Me

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Dr. Joseph Hicks, MD is a urologist in Huntsville, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hicks has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions, Male Reproductive Disorders & Procedures, and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He...read more
  • Urology

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Locations

Practice

North Alabama Urology PC825 Adams St SE Huntsville, AL 35801
1

Practice

Huntsville Hospital101 Sivley Rd SW Huntsville, AL 35801
2

Practice

Office9238 Madison Blvd Ste 114 Madison, AL 35758
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW
    Huntsville, AL 35801

    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

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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