Dr. Stephen Cowley, MD
Dr. Stephen Cowley, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Coosa Valley Medical Center and Russell Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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4600 Highway 280 Ste 200 Birmingham, AL 35242Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cowley
3.2
| 5 Star | 51% | 51% |
| 4 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 5% | 5% |
| 1 Star | 41% | 41% |
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How was your experience with Dr. Cowley?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Cowley to family and friends is 3.1707318 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
As an orthopedic sports medicine physician, I believe that the whole body cannot be healthy unless each part is healthy. I provide surgical musculoskeletal care to athletes at every level of competition as well as non-athlete patients.Orthopedic Surgery
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University Of South Alabama Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1978University Of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1977University Of Alabama
Undergraduate School, 1972
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- 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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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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