Dr. James Sullivan, MD

Internal Medicine*MaleAge 67

Internal Medicine*

Dr. James Sullivan, MD is an internist in Birmingham, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Grandview Medical Center and Saint Vincent's East. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. James Sullivan, MD

Practice

1160 Huffman Rd Birmingham, AL 35215

Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sullivan specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
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Dr. Sullivan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sullivan

3.1
50 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Awesome Dr.
I started seeing Dr. Sullivan about about a year ago. He is an awesome Dr. he listens to me. He has a great bedside manner. His staff is always super nice and friendly. He got me off of prescription pain medication. He also gave me an infusion for other types of drugs and alcohol that I was addicted to at no cost to me or my insurance company. He paid for it out of his own pocket, which he didn't have to do. He's never once degraded me for being a drug addict. He was always sympathetic to my addiction and wanted to sincerely help me quit doing it. I would recommend him a hundred times over to anyone who has an addiction!!!!
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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Dr James Sullivan – Feb 07, 2025
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I am so happy I found Dr Sullivan. He was super easy to talk to. I've had a really hard time being able to be real and relate to a doctor. I have a brain injury and a doctor is a must.
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
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Penny york in Pell City, AL – Jan 12, 2025
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Hes the best doctor about he saved my life
Telehealth
He is very attentive to what his patients has to say
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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Cathy – Dec 05, 2024
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Great guy. Always busy with tons of patients. But takes the time for the little things and/ or concerns promptly. They even work with me on my crazy schedule. I have been hours late to my appointment, they were closing. Doc still seen me. FYI- hours late happens sometimes- not intentional- running my construction company. What matters to me is Doc knows me as a patient but understands- some of us just live hectic.
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
2 others found this helpful
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JHC – Jun 11, 2024
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Dr. Sullivan didn't even see me st my visit. I had a simple question about the anxiety medication and I was told to never ask about it again. Felt like trash
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Robert Kennedy – Dec 12, 2020
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next! JERK! picks and chooses! he will NEVER talk to me like that again!
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
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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ex -patient – Feb 08, 2020
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wow! never again with this one! this guy is conceited, ego driven! can not get a single word into a conversation with him! i have never been talked to like i was, ever in my life! not even by an enemy! he belittles you! atmosphere is scary, very uncomfortable, i couldn't imagine how this "man" talks to his staff. was there for 9 am appointment, was not seen until 11:15! i will back-billing him for 2 hours! left feeling worst than when i got there!
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
11 others found this helpful
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rick – Feb 07, 2020
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"Government sanctioned drug dealer'!!! Only concern is EGO and POCKETBOOK! ONE WORD FOR THIS " MAN"! KARMA!
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
9 others found this helpful
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He knows who – Feb 06, 2020
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The office staff is polite and efficient; Dr. Sullivan is the most competent, knowledgable physician I've met. Coming from out of town, it is worth the extra 120 miles of roundtrip travel to have confidence in his diagnosis and expertise. For well over a decade, Dr. Sullivan has seen to it that I remain healthy and appraised of new medical breakthroughs that might affect my quality of life.
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
5 others found this helpful
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D.W. – Aug 09, 2019
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I’ve been seeing this Dr. Sullivan for year! He’s kind an caring! He knows his stuff! He’s straight forward,no sugar coating it. That’s what I want in a Doc! He won’t run you through the mill with unnecessary test or run you around town. Good Christian man but no pressure in that since. He has many awards an certifications for everything! Great doc!
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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Lisa Thompson in Bham, Alabama – Jun 15, 2019
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Dr. Sullivan is compassionate and actually listens. Before I was seeing him, I was seeing another doctor who was unhelpful. I had told this doctor my medications weren't working, and he said there was nothing he could do because I'd already tried everything. When I went to see Dr. Sullivan, he said there were plenty of other options, and after trial and error, because he actually listened to me and cared, we were able to find a combination of medications that actually worked for me and allowed me to have a better quality of life. Can't recommend him enough.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Abyrd – Jun 03, 2019
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Hands down worst doctor I have ever been to. Ever. Period.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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May 01, 2019
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My visit with Dr Sullivan is always good. He respects me and always concerned about my well being. He shows great bedside manners. He is a busy man with many patients. He is there to do a job and to listen to our medical problems not your home problems. Very professional. Thank you Dr Sullivan.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 24, 2019
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It really is sad! 1).each and every visit is very uncomfortable. 2).Definitely has a "better than you" attitude! 3).Portrays his time as being so important, that he will not even give 1 minute extra, to listen to any issue whatsoever I try to explain to him! His exact words every single time,"Hurry! Hurry"! 4). Will enter the room,ask a question or two,walk out and not return! Leaving me to feel like"WTH"? So many unanswered questions! 5). Staff is noticeably, very much scared of him! 100% TRUTH
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
15 others found this helpful
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Alec in Birmingham, Al – May 02, 2018
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He was kind and caring when I started using him a few yrs ago. The last couple of yrs he would never give me the time to talk about any other medical problems or questions. He would print out my refills and walk off. My last visit just over a month ago, I was the last patient and again he handed me my refills but i was persistent and kept asking a question. He turned around, red faced, snatched my scripts, tore them up and said no more. He has totally gone crazy!!
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
  • Long wait times
13 others found this helpful
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V.H. in Bham – May 02, 2018
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James had no regard for my time and told me that i was inconveniencing him and to not “try to get inside his head.” He struck me as very unstable mentally with a superiority complex and complete disregard for me as a patient. I will be submitting formal complaints to all entities possible.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
13 others found this helpful
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Atlanta, GA – Nov 22, 2017
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I had a very pleasant experience with Dr Sullivan. The whole team working together and all the nurse's ,and the other medical staff are so nice and professional. A very relaxing and enjoyable visit to be at a Doctor's appointment .I'm more than pleasantly surprised.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Gina Bowman in warrior Alabama – Nov 02, 2016
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Absolutely the rudest, most uncaring doctor AND STAFF!!! I have ever had to deal with! Money hungry! RUDE! SHORT! COCKY!!! AND THE RECEPTIONIST NEEDS TO BE FIRED!!! SHE THINKS SHE OWNS THIS PLACE! IF YOU SCHEDULED YOUR VISIT, IT IS A DEFINATE 2-4 HOUR WAIT! GUARANTEE D!!! THIS DOCTOR NEEDS TO RETIRE! HAS NO REASON WHATSOEVER, TO BE WORKING WITH THE PUBLIC!!!!! AND THIS IS EVERY VISIT! NOT JUST ONE!! PLEASE, IF ARE GOING TO SEE A DOCTOR.... DO NOT USE THIS ONE! THERE IS MUCH BETTER OUT THERE
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
19 others found this helpful
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justice for humanity in Birmingham, AL. – Jun 28, 2016
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Doc Sullivan has been my doctor since he first put his shingle out in the early 80's. He is kind and compassionate. He is very smart, you will be amazed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Lynda Lee Williams in Birmingham. Al – May 24, 2016
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He is unpredictable, My apt was at 1 PM, didn't get out till 4:15PM. He doesn't understand Pharmacokinetics, he doesn't listen and is delusional when it comes to benzodiazepines . He will write benzo's for patients on Hydrocodone,but not Subutex (a much less dangerous drug) He said he would inject my knee,but never came back to the room I had to leave to take care of my mother. I wouldn't recommend him due to his unpredictability.He treats patients I have referred to him much better than me !!!!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
16 others found this helpful
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ToxDoc in Birmingham, AL – Apr 07, 2016
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Dr. James Sullivan, MD is an internist in Birmingham, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Carraway Meth

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • Carraway Meth

    Internship Hospital, 1984
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

PKWY. Medical Center LLC1160 Huffman Rd Birmingham, AL 35215
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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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  • Saint Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E
    Birmingham, AL 35235

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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