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Dr. James Faulkner, MD

Dr. James Faulkner, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Faulkner, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (51 reviews)

Practice

4600 Highway 280 Ste 200 Birmingham, AL 35242

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  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
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Dr. Faulkner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Faulkner

4.8

51 ratings, 17 with a written review
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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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Glenn Herrington – Jan 25, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
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Oct 28, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Patrick Dale Millwood – Feb 04, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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CHRIS PATTERSON – Mar 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Bagwell – Aug 19, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Mar 21, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 19, 2019
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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
8 people found this helpful
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Debbie Tarver in Oxford, AL – May 28, 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
9 people found this helpful
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Judy Bryan in Birmingham, AL – May 15, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Angela McDowell in Walnut Grove, AL – Oct 24, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Richard Eller in Boaz, AL – Apr 26, 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
15 people found this helpful
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Roshan S. in Birmingham, AL – Mar 25, 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
8 people found this helpful
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Harold Helms in Gadsden, AL – Aug 11, 2016
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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
10 people found this helpful
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Grateful in Deatsville, AL – May 06, 2016
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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
12 people found this helpful
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Jeffery Dean Hardin in Irondale, al – Feb 12, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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JP in Chelsea, AL – Feb 04, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
16 people found this helpful
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Tavenor (Tav) Lemmon in Memphis, TN – Jan 06, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. J. Sanford Faulkner, Jr., a second generation Orthopaedic Surgeon began his professional career in 1986 at the practice founded by his father, James Stanford Faulkner, Sr., M.D..Dr. Faulkner followed his fathers recommendation to specialize...read more
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic 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.

  • Leatherman Spine Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989
  • University Of Alabama Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1983
  • Baptist Health System

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • University Of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
  • Auburn University

    Undergraduate School, 1977
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Locations

Practice

Birmingham Orthopedics & Spine Specialists4600 Highway 280 Ste 200 Birmingham, AL 35242
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy
    Birmingham, AL 35243

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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