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Dr. Reed Dimmitt, MD

Dr. Reed Dimmitt, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Reed Dimmitt, MD is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Children's of Alabama and Vaughan Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

1.7 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 1.7 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

1600 7th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Dimmitt specializes in the areas of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology, Pediatric Gastroenterology & Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Dimmitt's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dimmitt

1.7
11 ratings, 5 with a written review
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1 star
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Looks like all the other reviews line up with mine. He has horrible mannerisms and acted like he already had a diagnosis for my son. Next day we found out that he was definitely wrong by completing a Barium xray. That he did not recommend but another Dr did. I also had a 2 week timeline of my son's day to day pain a problems. He could not even take time to look over it. He was out in 10 mins and never saw him again, while we was admitted to a room. Probably was to embarrassed to show his face, he knew that dad caught on to his arrogance within the first 5 mins. and after my son that has been is horrible pain for 2 weeks I was not having it.. Never ever use this "dr" !
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
4 others found this helpful
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Joshua – Dec 19, 2021
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This doctor is arrogant, dismissive, and has no desire to investigate issues. As mentioned in other reviews, he decided nothing was wrong with my son before even coming into the room. He listened to me talk for 5 minutes and told me that my child’s feeding refusal was sensory and had nothing to do with acid reflux. My child was clearly in pain while feeding and would wake up all night screaming and writhing in pain even when a bottle wasn’t introduced, yet somehow that was sensory. His ped prescribed him reflux medication and within days he was better but he said that was just by chance. I had to beg him to increase his dose for his current weight. He glazed over his other GI issues, Mucus in poop, rancid gas etc. he told me if “I wanted to put my son through a hospital stay with anesthesia that was my choice” but assured me nothing was wrong with my child and everything would come back normal. I have never had a worse experience with a doctor. Would NEVER recommend
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 09, 2021
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He does not listen. Very arrogant . Has never found the root cause of issues after months of visits and hospitalizations. He listed in hospital records projectile vomiting (2 foot wide) as spit up.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 14, 2019
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He came in the room having already deciding that there was nothing wrong with my daughter. He drew pictures on the table paper and explained IBS and its symptoms which did NOT align with my daughter. I had to demand testing and his response was "well, if you want to put her through that." I had to advocate for her because he had zero interest in finding out what was wrong. She was found to be lactose intolerant and later also diagnosed with endometriosis!! Thank God I didnt listen to him!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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May 19, 2018
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He had decided my child's diagnosis before doing endoscopy- and he was wrong. He was dismissive of her symptoms and the seriousness. Had a resident call to correct his diagnosis after biopsies came back. They needed to see her again to put her on medication for Crohn's. Arrogant doesn't even begin to describe him!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Rochester, MN – Feb 01, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Reed Dimmitt, MD is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology

  • Neonatal Medicine

  • Pediatrics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Saint Louis University / Health Sciences Center

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Neonatology
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatrics
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Children's of Alabama1600 7th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233
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Office717 John H Witherington Dr Troy, AL 36081
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Practice

Dothan Pediatric Clinic P. A.5565 Montgomery Hwy Dothan, AL 36303
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Practice

Dothan Pediatric Clinic P. A.126 Clinic Dr Dothan, AL 36303
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Children's of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Vaughan Regional Medical Center

    1015 Medical Center Pkwy
    Selma, AL 36701

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

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

    5% 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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