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Dr. Richard Clay, MD

Dr. Richard Clay, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Clay, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Huntsville, 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 medical facilities Crestwood Medical Center and Huntsville Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

201 Sivley Rd SW Ste 300 Huntsville, AL 35801

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Dr. Clay's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Clay

4.5

19 ratings, 10 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bill Downs – Jan 17, 2025
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Bob Riccelli – Oct 06, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Wesley Birdsong – Jan 05, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Preston Family – Dec 07, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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mike ross – Aug 23, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
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Susan H. in Huntsville – Aug 09, 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
No results
13 people found this helpful
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Jun 24, 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
No results
13 people found this helpful
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Cecilia Osborn in Ardmore, TN – Jul 11, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Amy Perry in Madison AL – May 04, 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
No results
12 people found this helpful
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Elaine Jordan in Huntsville, AL – Apr 05, 2016
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biography

Dr. Richard Clay, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Huntsville, 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 medical...read more
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • Critical Care Surgery

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  • Cleveland Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987
  • Bridgeport Hospital|cleveland Clinic

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • Bridgeport Hospital

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

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Huntsville Cardiothoracic Surgeons PC201 Sivley Rd SW Ste 300 Huntsville, AL 35801
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