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Dr. James Boyle, MD

Dr. James Boyle, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Boyle, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Decatur, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Boyle has extensive experience in Interstitial Lung Disease and Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1989. He is affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

1101 Somerville Rd SE Decatur, AL 35601

Make an Appointment

(256) 353-4665

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Boyle specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. • See board certifications
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Boyle's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Boyle

2.3
7 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
29%
29%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
14%
14%
1 star
57%
57%

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Longtime patient no appointment available
talks politics
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 12, 2023
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A very good doctor.
Dr. Boyle is a very direct doctor but also a very caring one. He cared for me when I was in the hospital for over a month with Covid and kept my husband informed when no one else would. If you are not willing to do what he says, you will probably not like him. Why would you go to a doctor if you are not willing to do what he says? I would rather a doctor tell me directly what I need todo than sugar coat the situation to keep from hurting my feelings.
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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Myra L. Phillips – Feb 09, 2022
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Terrible bedside manner. He is rude and makes you feel stupid. He doesn’t explain things well. See another Pulmonologist.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Jul 12, 2021
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Awful he was more worried about my weight than my lung problem
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Bagwell – Jul 01, 2020
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Mr. Broyles ls a extremely rude individual. Poor bedside manner as well as dealing with office patent care. During my one and only visit for asthma, all he could comment on was my weight. He NEVER addressed my reason for the visit which was asthma. Very sad to know patients seeking care have to deal with substandard treatment / care such as he renders. I would not suggest him to anyone seeking any medical attention and or advice.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
12 others found this helpful
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Decatur, AL – Mar 04, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Boyle, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Decatur, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Boyle has extensive experience in Interstitial Lung Disease and Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from...read more

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

  • Internal 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 Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Critical Care Medicine
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Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
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Locations

Practice

Valley Pulmonary & Critical Care PC1101 Somerville Rd SE Decatur, AL 35601
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE
    Decatur, AL 35601

    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

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