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Dr. Carol Cowley, MD

Dr. Carol Cowley, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Carol Cowley, MD is a family medicine physician in Bessemer, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 1984. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Princeton Baptist Medical Center and UAB Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

1 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 1 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

975 9th Ave SW Ste 400 Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-3495

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cowley specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Cowley's Reviews

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Just a legal pill pusher for big pharma..
Went in with serious spine pain and UTI. Cowley throws Away blood and urine tests and gives no test data. I am crippled and have serious UTI. Cowley abandoned me. I went in for back x-ray, and she says nothing. No communication. My advice to veterans is to complain. Stay away from the VA urologist in Bham, he embarrassed and assaulted me with prostate injury. Made an exhibition of me in front of 10 people without my permission then crushed my prostate. Back to Crowley, she does not listen. I have had serious back pain for 2-3 years, she never sent me to a spine surgeon, now I am 80-90 percent crippled.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Terry Woolsteen – Feb 20, 2023
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No option for 0 stars? My father is a veteran and his doctor was Dr. Carol Cowley. He went in for a regular checkup and had a bottle of a prescription with him in hopes to ask her about a refill. Do you want to know what she did to his bottle? She took it and threw it in the trash. It was his only time asking her about it and she threw it away. She did this to a veteran! I don’t even know how she has a job taking care of veterans when she doesn’t even care about them. Thanks for showing my veteran father that all you care about is that paycheck.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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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Dec 26, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Carol Cowley, MD is a family medicine physician in Bessemer, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 1984. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Family 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.

  • University Ala-birmingham/selma Fm

    Residency Hospital, 1987

  • University Ala-birmingham/selma Fm

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Birmingham VAMC975 9th Ave SW Ste 400 Bessemer, AL 35022
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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

    View all awards

    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

  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW
    Birmingham, AL 35211
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    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

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

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • 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

    View all patient feedback
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