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Dr. Alan Finkel, MD

Dr. Alan Finkel, MD

Pain Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Alan Finkel, MD is a pain medicine physician in Durham, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as University of North Carolina Hospital and Duke University Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

6114 Fayetteville Rd Ste 109 Durham, NC 27713
Telehealth available

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Dr. Finkel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Finkel

4.2

18 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
72%
72%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
11%
11%
1 Star
11%
11%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
Telehealth
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
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Aug 09, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Roxie M – Dec 29, 2022
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 13, 2021
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
10 people found this helpful
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Kitty Vanderbilt in Apex NC – Apr 10, 2018
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Elizabeth Stegall Niece – Aug 29, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
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Mary Christensen in North Myrtle Beach, SC – Jan 09, 2016
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Dr. Alan Finkel, MD is a pain medicine physician in Durham, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as University...read more
  • Pain Medicine

  • Neurology

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  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
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Locations

Practice

Carolina Headache Institute PA6114 Fayetteville Rd Ste 109 Durham, NC 27713
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Duke University Hospital

    2100 Erwin Rd
    Durham, NC 27705
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • University of North Carolina Hospital

    101 Manning Dr
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% 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
  • Carteret Health Care

    3500 Arendell St
    Morehead City, NC 28557
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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

    View all awards

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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