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Dr. Robert McAlister Jr, MD

Dr. Robert McAlister Jr, MD

Pain Management*

Dr. Robert McAlister Jr, MD is a pain management specialist in Fairhope, AL. He is affiliated with Thomas Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

813 Estella St Fairhope, AL 36532

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Dr. McAlister Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McAlister Jr

3.8
38 ratings, 20 with a written review
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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
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Anita – Feb 15, 2022
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The staff is great!!! But Dr McAllister is rude as hell!!! Does not listen to your problems. He wanted to try some experimental procedure that insurance does not pay for, & costly. & when I rejected, he discharged me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Tim – Nov 03, 2020
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he's great so far.does everything I heard he'd do. I like the nurse to.
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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Jun 22, 2020
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He's helping me. I like him.
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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Jun 22, 2020
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After many years of pain and dealing with a lot of bad doctors with bad attitudes I have finally found a doctor who is professional yet compassionate; a rare combination in the medical profession. I just wish I would have found him many years ago.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2020
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My visits with Dr McAllister gave been very informative. I've been seeing him for years. He has helped me manage my pain. He does give injections as part of his pain management plan.
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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Anita – Feb 28, 2020
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Dr McAllister is simply the best doctor I've found. While he is a no nonsense kind of person he can and will get you out of pain if he can. He is so kind. He spends time with me and actually talks through to a plan.
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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Jan 28, 2020
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Dr McAlister one of the best doctors I've ever seen ,he has changed my 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 25, 2019
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The staff were friendly. I felt like he cared because he spent time talking with me. And he came up with a plan that I think will work for my source of pain.
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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Jul 12, 2019
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He's great at helping you figure out what hurting you. He does give drug test to make sure he's helping you.
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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Feb 27, 2019
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Great doctor and 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
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 04, 2018
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Excellent care, Excellent team!
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
No results
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Oct 31, 2018
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A real doctor that will help you with pain management in several ways. I'm glad I went to him.
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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CC in Mobile – Jul 24, 2018
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I've been seeing Dr McAlister for 3 plus years. He and his staff have always treated me well. The staff are very friendly and easy to talk to. You won't find a friendlier staff! Dr McAlister has years if experience and he's very confident in his skills. He might sound a little gruff at first but he's an understanding Dr who'll do everything he can to help get you feeling better. He really does care. After you get to know him you'll be glad you went.
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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Anita in Mobile – May 30, 2018
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Dr is the rudiest person I've ever meant. Doesn't allow you to talk to him about what is going on. Wrote the incorrect scripes fir me 2 times. Doesn't lusten at all. Acts like he has a serious ego & anger problem. Still acts like he's a drill sargent. Wouldn't let him inject me if my life depended in it. And his "miracle manipulations" did absolutely nothing for my pain.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Foley, AL – May 11, 2017
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Dr McAlister is amazing, he is not one of those dr's that don't want to hear what you have to say, he does want to hear what you have to say, he is very thorough! I've even recommended him to my mother. If you're looking for a good Dr. To get to the root of the problem you've found him:)
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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Cynthia Balcom in 19191 us 90 lot 31 – Oct 13, 2016
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Dr. McAlister listens to my concerns and has tried different injections. He doesn't give up and said we will figure this out. I'm hopeful for the first time!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Bec B in Gulf Shores, AL – Oct 03, 2016
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I have been a patient of dr mcAlister for many years. He DOES want to hear what is going on in your daily life, what bothers you and keeps you from performing per your usual, he does try his best to improve your quality of life, BUT you have to be honest. He can see through dishonesty. He has been the best thing that's happened to me- by him listening, him being open to trying different regimens to help me- that's all.
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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A pert in Semmes, AL – Aug 29, 2016
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Dr. McAlister was very arrogant, and did not want any information from me concerning my diagnosis confirmed with prior testing. He perceives any information provided as interrupting him, even though it is necessary on initial visits to share things necessary to develop treatment plans. An unlicensed staff member overstepped the boundaries of her position. It was the most unprofessional experience I have had in a doctor's office. I have reported what happened to the State Board it was so unethica
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 26, 2016
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Amazing doctor and staff. Has helped me so much this past year.
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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L in Fairhope, AL – Dec 16, 2015
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Dr. Robert McAlister Jr, MD is a pain management specialist in Fairhope, AL. He is affiliated with Thomas Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Pain Management

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    Residency Hospital, 1981
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    Internship Hospital, 1979
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Locations

Practice

Office813 Estella St Fairhope, AL 36532
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Thomas Hospital

    750 Morphy Ave
    Fairhope, AL 36532

    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

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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