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Dr. Robert Poczatek, MD

Dr. Robert Poczatek, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Poczatek, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Birmingham, AL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham and Cullman Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 154 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (154 reviews)

Practice

800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 700 Birmingham, AL 35205

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Poczatek specializes in the area of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Poczatek's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Poczatek

4.6
154 ratings, 117 with a written review
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2 star
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A wonderful doctor, very easy to communicate with and a blessing!!! Great staff. Very caring people....such a breath of fresh air.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mary Lemley – Feb 07, 2023
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Highly Recommend
Dr. Poczatek was amazing! Patient, friendly, down to earth, knowledgeable, answered all my questions, and very thorough. Could not ask for a better physician!
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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Darryl Zuchelli – Dec 15, 2022
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Great visit
He was great at keeping me distracted, (nerve conduction test are not that fun) he was funny and personable. He was very knowledgeable and informative.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carole W – Dec 09, 2022
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Quick, professional and personable testing.
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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Linda Castleberry – Dec 02, 2022
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Dr. Poczatek was fantastic. He took time to listen to my issue. Explained what was going on, scheduled tests and diagnosed issue and how to handle.
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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Dec 02, 2022
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Terrific bedside manner. Professional and personable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Bill Adams – Dec 01, 2022
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I arrived at 12:05 for an appointment at 12:15. I waited until 1:30. I was told the doctor was doing a nerve conduction study on another patient. I had other appointments and left at 1:40.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Sue Ellen Johnston – Nov 02, 2022
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The employees are fantastic as well as the doctors
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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Oct 31, 2022
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Fantastic Experience with Dr. P!
Incredible bedside manner. Very friendly and thoroughly explained everything he was doing. Great holistic advice at the end of the visit. Highly recommend Dr. P!
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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Vince S. – Oct 13, 2022
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Was very comfortable with my appointment. Dr. Poczatek explained each step before he would preform the test. Definitely would 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
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Oct 04, 2022
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Doctor Poczatek
Got more information from Doctor than I had
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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Sep 15, 2022
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Listens to the patient !!!
Dr Poczatek, exemplary professional, listens and asks the right questions to help discover the best plan for your condition, truly cares and you aren’t run through a hit and miss car wash.
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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Jane Whitfield – Sep 14, 2022
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Very pleased!
From the check in to leaving the office, I was pleased with the entire visit. Everyone including Dr Poczatek were very friendly. He explained the nerve test I was having and made me very comfortable. I would recommend him highly!
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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Sep 02, 2022
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Empathetic & Professional
Mom was referred to this doctor for on- going neck pain. Dr. Poczatek Took the time to explain the root cause of the issue and explain all the option. Dr. Poczatek Listened to mom’s concern and reassured her. I highly recommend Dr. Poczatek.
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
  • Long wait times
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Aug 26, 2022
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Dr. Poczatek was very kind and made the somewhat painful test tolerable. He is very personable, a good listener & easy to talk with. He answered all of my questions about my condition. I would recommend him highly.
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
  • Long wait times
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Carole Martin – Aug 13, 2022
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I came in for my back pain and he was very helpful. I’ve got to go back and see 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
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Judy – Aug 11, 2022
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My Dr Visit
I love that the staff was kind and professional. My visit with Dr P was very attentive and he explained things that help me understand.
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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Christine – Aug 11, 2022
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Ignored my symptoms
I went in for severe low back pain, leg numbness, and leg pain. I was sent for an MRI but was not scheduled a follow up appointment. I had to call several times to get my results. I was then told that there was nothing in my MRI that would produce the symptoms I was having. He sent me back to my rheumatologist because he was sure I had polymyalgia rheumatica. I was in such pain I could not get out of bed for 2 days. I got the results of my MRI to look at myself and in plain writing it said I had degenerative disc disease with nerve root impingement on both sides of my spine. I followed up with a doctor in Huntsville for a second opinion and was told my disc was totally blown and I was bone on bone in L4/L5. I also have pinched nerves on both sides. I will be going in for surgery August 9th. I have not been this disappointed in a physician in a long time.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • 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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Kimberly Waddell – Jul 30, 2022
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Outstanding Physician
My appointment with Dr. Poczatek went very smooth. Not only is he knowledgeable, he is very personable. He made me feel at ease as I was not looking forward to my appointment.
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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Kim McCain Kelley – Jul 08, 2022
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Very likely for sure
Dr seemed very interested in my concerns and offered suggestions as to things we may try to do to relieve my neck pain
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
  • Long wait times
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KAREN COSTA – Jul 01, 2022
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Poczatek, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Birmingham, AL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

*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, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Neurosurgical Associates P. C.800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 700 Birmingham, AL 35205
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Office1948 AL Highway 157 Ste 403 Cullman, AL 35058
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr
    Birmingham, AL 35205
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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

    5% higher than the national average

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  • Cullman Regional Medical Center

    1912 AL Highway 157
    Cullman, AL 35058

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower 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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