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Dr. Joel Abbott, MD

Dr. Joel Abbott, MD

Rheumatology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Abbott, MD is a rheumatologist in Mountain Brk, AL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Abbott has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. He is not accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (46 reviews)

Practice

12 Office Park Cir Mountain Brk, AL 35223
Telehealth available
(205) 933-0320

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Abbott specializes in the area of Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Abbott's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abbott

4.3
46 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
76%
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4 star
7%
7%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
2%
2%
1 star
11%
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Dr. Abbott is very good at listening to me. He spends the time necessary to ensure all my concerns and needs are met. He makes sure he covers all my questions.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Oct 29, 2020
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Dr Abbott is carrying and listens to your concerns. He includes you as a patient in finding the right courses of treatment for you. He might run late for appointment times but rest assured he takes the time needed for each patient. I have had appointments that have basically been in and out then I’ve had ones that he’s taken over 30 minutes and therefore the next ones has been delayed. In knowing that I don’t mine the wait.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Ann – Aug 22, 2020
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Listen well, when asked a question, he is honest and replies, at a level for the average person to understand!
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Johnnie Cummings – Jan 06, 2020
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Fabulous, caring Doctor.
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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Julie – Oct 06, 2019
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Dr. Abbott is a God send. I have had Seronegative RA for 21 years. I feel so blessed to have him as my Dr. he is very caring. I previously had a Dr. that I left crying after every visit. Dr. Abbott has never given up on me and I have had a difficult case to manage. My daughter also sees him for her fibromyalgia. We both love him and his staff.
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
7 others found this helpful
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AL – Jun 21, 2019
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I highly recommend Dr. Abbott! He is a very knowledgable, thorough, and caring physician.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Alison in Birmingham, AL – Sep 18, 2018
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I would, and have recommended Dr. Abbott. He's easy to talk to, he listens to you and to any concerns you may have. He's very thorough in looking at the entire picture before changing meds, etc.
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
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Tessa in Birmingham, AL – Jun 14, 2017
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I've been seeing Dr. Abbott for several years. My first visit with him, he diagnosed me with fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. He immediately started treating me and has continued being a very thorough and concerned doctor. He is a very busy doctor but he takes time to listen and is very kind.
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
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Birmingham, AL – Jan 25, 2017
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Dr. Abbott acted like I was lying about my condition. On the list of conditions he treats is fibromyalgia (I have several other conditions on the list also) he told me there was really nothing he could do to help me, that I would just be better off going to a pain clinic! I was outraged! I had spent all that time waiting to see him, not to mention money (travel, husband day off work etc.) His office was very busy that day and he was getting ready to go on vacation, I guess he didn't have time!
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
27 others found this helpful
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D.D. in Gadsden, AL – Jan 15, 2016
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Dr. Joel Abbott, MD is a rheumatologist in Mountain Brk, AL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Abbott has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon...read more

  • Rheumatology

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  • Carraway Methodist Medical Center|university Of Al Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Rheumatology
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Locations

Practice

Rheumatology Associates PC12 Office Park Cir Mountain Brk, AL 35223
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Practice

Office2145 Highland Ave S Ste 200 Birmingham, AL 35205
2

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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