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Dr. Catherine Thomas, MD

Dr. Catherine Thomas, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Catherine Thomas, MD is an internist in Birmingham, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1985. She is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. She is not accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Southview Medical Group

833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300 Birmingham, AL 35205
Telehealth available

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Dr. Thomas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thomas

4.1
24 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
75%
75%
4 star
0%
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3 star
4%
4%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
17%
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Dr Thomas listen, is attentive, kind and you can talk with her. She allows you to be proactive with your health concerns. She has been there and I'm thankful to have her as my physian.
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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Charolett Crawford – Jul 13, 2023
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I have been a patient od Dr Thomas' for over 30 years. She has always had time for me and is the same as she was when I first started seeing her. I communicate with her through the health portal and she always gets right back to me. She keeps track of all the tests I need to have done and reminds me of them. Her office staff has always been pleasant and I have never had to wait a long time to see her. She is very thorough and is very knowledgeable.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Brenda Little – Aug 01, 2022
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My perception is she doesn't have the time to look beyond standard protocols for solutions when patients voice complaints. It seems the internist is the provider who looks at input from patient's specialists and formulates a plan of care. Are these reviews effective?
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 05, 2021
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Great listener and actually takes time with you.
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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Holly Ellison – Apr 03, 2021
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I had a visit with Dr. Thomas a few days ago. As always, Dr. Thomas is very knowledgeable in determining a diagnosis and following up with a course of action to fix the problem. I have been a patient for over 20 years and I am happy with her care. She is very personable, which is a plus.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Aug 15, 2019
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Very difficult to schedule ‘sick’ appointment. Must go through her nurse. Took several days for him return my call. Ended up going to an urgent care facility. This happened several times. I have been her patient for almost 25 years. Rarely requested a sick visit (less that 3) during these 25 years! I discussed this with her. She blew me off! Totally lost my trust in her process. I have been in the health care field for many years... I know that this is not acceptable. I changed primary MD’s.
What went well
No results
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 17, 2018
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This is a caring, compassionate physician. She works hard, listens to the patient, is thorough, and is a great diagnostician.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Birmingham, AL – Nov 29, 2016
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Dr. Thomas has always been understanding and treats me just as she would a much younger patient. She listens patiently to my symptoms and does everything in her power to diagnose the problem and provide possible solutions. She doesn't dismiss any of my concerns with the proverbial that's just age related even if it is. I feel very fortunate to have been treated by her for almost 20 years!
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
11 others found this helpful
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Nancy B. in Pelham, AL – Jan 27, 2016
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Dr. Catherine Thomas, MD is an internist in Birmingham, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1985. She is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. She is not accepting new patients.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Al Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Southview Medical Group

Southview Medical Group, P.C.833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300 Birmingham, AL 35205
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Southview Medical Group, P.C.

Norwood Neurology Inc.833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300 Birmingham, AL 35205
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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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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