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Dr. Richard McGlaughlin, MD

Dr. Richard McGlaughlin, MD

Gastroenterology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard McGlaughlin, MD is a gastroenterologist in Bessemer, AL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS in 1979. He is affiliated with UAB Medical West Main Campus.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

985 9th Ave SW Ste 307 Bessemer, AL 35022

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. McGlaughlin specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
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Dr. McGlaughlin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McGlaughlin

3.2

9 ratings, 6 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Tom – Nov 18, 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
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Mitzi Boyd – Oct 01, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
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Rebecca in Birmingham, AL – Mar 26, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard McGlaughlin, MD is a gastroenterologist in Bessemer, AL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS in 1979. He is affiliated with UAB Medical West Main Campus.
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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

  • Pennsylvania State University / Abington-ogontz Campus

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Alabama Digestive Diseases PC985 9th Ave SW Ste 307 Bessemer, AL 35022
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Practice

Alabama Digestive Diseases PC2660 10th Ave S Ste 610 Birmingham, AL 35205
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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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