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Dr. Rita Patton, MD

Dr. Rita Patton, MD

Psychiatry*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Rita Patton, MD is a psychiatrist in Birmingham, AL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1974. She is affiliated with UAB Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

1720 7th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(205) 934-5151

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Patton specializes in the areas of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • 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. Patton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patton

4.8
6 ratings, 2 with a written review
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Dr. Patton has is a wonderful psychiatrist. I have been a patient of hers since 2005. She goes beyond her duties to make sure that you’re comfortable unlike other doctors she makes you feel as if you were the only patient that she sees.
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
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The best psychiatrist I have been with her since – Mar 26, 2025
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Dr. Patton is an outstanding professional who I highly recommend. She is highly skilled and knowledgeable, as well as sensitive and caring. We are fortunate to have her professional expertise available to us at UAB.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Birmingham, AL – Jun 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rita Patton, MD is a psychiatrist in Birmingham, AL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1974. She is affiliated with UAB Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Psychiatry

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

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office1720 7th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233
1

Practice

Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility1717 6th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% 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
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