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Dr. Heath Beckham, MD

Dr. Heath Beckham, MD

General Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Heath Beckham, MD is a general surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2003. He is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

1317 4th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Beckham is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Birmingham, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Beckham specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Beckham's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Beckham

4.0
8 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
63%
63%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
25%
25%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
13%
13%

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He's in a hurry, don't have questions especially after surgery or new pains he will be annoyed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Justin H. – Apr 02, 2025
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Makes you feel privileged to be in his presence.
He's friendly, bedside manner is nonexistent. Don't ask for alternate pain management, if you have pains after surgery in new places and pains from a recent previous surgery just keep that to yourself it's nothing. Didn't feel like he reviewed medical history before surgery. Anesthesia in UAB aren't trained on nerve blocks for anal surgery, they rather give out opiates. If you stay the night and have issues just suck it up, he will get bent out of shape if you mention it. And no letting a patient request an overnight stay because they have problems documented in medical history isn't listening to the patients concerns. It should have been suggested due to medical history. Wish he would discuss problems and treatments in more detail.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Justin Herring – Apr 02, 2025
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The only word for this clinic is fantastic! Dr. Beckham and his team are efficient, caring, & makes patient at ease with their concerns. From an emergency new patient appointment to in house surgery I was totally pleased. Appointments are seen on time & surgery was on time which doesn't seem to happen often in other locations. Having their own surgical suites, I didn't have the hospital copay either. Surgical staff was on top of their game. There isn't a need to go anywhere else.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Debbie-Gadsden – May 27, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Heath Beckham, MD is a general surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2003. He is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

  • Colorectal Surgery

*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, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Alabama Colon & Rectal Institute PC1317 4th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233
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Practice

St. Vincent's Birmingham810 Saint Vincents Dr Birmingham, AL 35205
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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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