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Dr. Winston Capel, MD

Dr. Winston Capel, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Winston Capel, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pelham, AL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Brookwood Baptist Medical Center and Shelby Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

120 Cahaba Valley Pkwy Ste 100 Pelham, AL 35124
Telehealth available

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Dr. Capel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Capel specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. 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.
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Capel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Capel

4.6
45 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
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SUPERIOR SURGEON
Dr. Capel is a phenomenal surgeon. My teenage daughter has suffered greatly with back pain and SI joint dysfunction for 2 1/2 years, due to a sports injury. Dr. Capel, performed an SI Joint Fusion surgery, and she is remarkably better! Well on her way to finishing High School and out to lead the life she chooses without excruciating pain! His bedside manner is unheard of, the best we have ever encountered, truly an amazing man of God, and surgeon. 5 stars all the way!!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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AGILMER – Aug 10, 2022
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YES. When went to see Dr. Capel I could not put any weight on my right thigh, leg, or foot. I couldn’t drive for a while. I had get someone to drive me back and forth to him. He did X- rays, MRIs and CTs. He showed me the problem was and we tried PT, in home PT to no avail. We started talking about surgery and I just looked at tests and explained in DETAIL what happening with my back. The pain I was having was very unbearable at times. He told that had to be done to my back. He described a lot of the hardware he was going to use. Well, I went to see and told him whatever has to be done, do it ASAP. It is hard to explain to other people about excruciating pain. Dr. Capel did the surgery and after I was able to move, I could tell the difference immediately. YOU TALKING TEARS OF JOY, I had them. I went to see him today and I just had to tell him what GREAT and WONDERFUL JOB HE DID FOR ME. I told he was short changes his patients by not being able to fix other bones in our bodies.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Mary Black – Dec 15, 2021
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He performed spinal surgery on me, He is a amazing surgeon, We feel lucky and blessed he came down our path
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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Curtis Engstrom – Jul 13, 2021
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Dr Capel took care of my long time lower back issues. I was referred to him by Spinal Group. I have had 25 years of recurring issues and he was understanding and explained what I needed to try before settling on a pain implant. Under his instructions I got relief from his block instructions that had never worked before.
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
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William Ellis – Jun 03, 2021
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He listened patiently, excellent bedside manners, and upmost professional.
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
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Rose D. – May 13, 2021
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I have never met a doctor that makes his own phone calls, I have been blown away by the quality of care Dr. Capel and his nurses provide. Not 5 star worthy they get 10 in my book??
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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Brenda Moor – Dec 03, 2020
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The team is fabulos , fell like family , the Doctor is A++++++++++++++++++ , very professional , i’m very bless know this Doc . Yes , yes , and yes is #1 to me . Thank’s again for you service , Marco ( The Italian )
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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Marco – Aug 20, 2020
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This was my second visit with Dr. Capel. I was referred by Dr. John Young (Ortho). I unfortunately suffered a L4 compression fracture back in June. The level of concern and professionalism was greatly appreciated. I highly recommend this practice for your current or future needs. .. Colleen Bahiyah Johnson
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Colleen Bahiyah Johnson – Aug 18, 2020
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Dr. Capel is thorough, professional, knowledgeable, and caring. He does what is best for the patient- at all times. Even in the midst of having to make a life-changing decision, I felt comfortable in the interim.
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
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Bernetta Smith – Jul 19, 2020
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Our experience with Dr. Capel and his office staff was exceptional. Dr. Capel spent so much time with my husband and I to make sure we understood just what was going on with him. My husband dislike going to the doctor's office no matter what type of doctor it is, but he was pleased and that is saying something. Excellent customer service make you feel just like family. We need more doctors like 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Alvin Currington – Jul 10, 2020
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This was a great visit, the staff was friendly and easy to work with. The Doctor was FANTASTIC, there is nothing more nerve racking than going to see a surgeon about your neck/spine. Dr. Capel put me at ease, gave me some non-surgical options to work through and gave me a plan that we worked together on building.
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
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Andrew Alder – Jul 03, 2020
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I've been dealing with awful and consistent pain in my lower back for over 20 years since I fractured it in the military. I've been through numerous doctors and surgeons over the years, but I've had my condition explained as comprehensively as Dr. Capel explained it to me. The treatment he ordered provide me with relief that I've not had in many years. Dr. Capel and his staff are very professional, friendly and they display a genuine concern for the patients.
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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J.X. Washington – Apr 01, 2020
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Our experience with Dr. Capel and his office staff has been exceptional!! Dr. Capel spent so much time with my husband and I at our first visit explaining everything and listening to our concerns. We never once felt rushed. He got my husband scheduled for surgery the following Monday after our visit on Wednesday. Surgery was successful and recovery is going good ! We would highly recommend Dr. Capel! Great guy and surgeon !!
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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Tyler and Nicole Harper – Mar 11, 2020
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Excellent customer service. Dr. Capel presented diagnosis professionally and in a manner easy to understand.
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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Mar 11, 2020
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I want to express my gratitude to the office and hospital staff of Dr. Capel for their kind and patience care during my 2020 surgery. My family and I felt supported from the office trips, to the pre and post OP care. When explaining the diagnosis and procedure, Dr. Capel was informative, detailed, knowledgeable, and patient. Thus, we are confident in the course of treatment and him. I would highly recommend Dr. Capel and his staff to handle your spinal surgical concerns.
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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R. Lemieux – Mar 07, 2020
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Justine, Gabby, and April are excellent ambassadors for Dr Capel. He took time to explain, and was so kind. The surgery was not a problem, a laminectomy. He followed up. I am blessed to have found Dr Capel. I wish all doctors were so thorough.
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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David Blumenthal – Mar 04, 2020
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Dr. Capel did surgery on my back in the year 2012 I haven’t had any problems he did L4 and L5 fusion I would like to tell him thank you again I haven’t seen him since 2013 Robert Williams Jackson Mississippi May God bless him
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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ROBERT WILLIAMS – Feb 20, 2020
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We met with Dr Capel today (6/30/2017) for my first consultation for back and hip/leg pain. He was very thorough and presented the various options to treatment my conditions. I will report back later about the results of the recommended treatments. We appreciated the time he spent to sit with me and my wife. We are optimistic.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Joseph Toth in Castle Rock, Colorado – Jul 01, 2017
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After seeing numerous doctors and leaving their office frustrated and more lost when I walked in the Lord led me to Dr Capel. He took the time to go over every issue I had from cause and effect to how he was going to fix it. It's a comfort to know there are doctors who truely care about their patients and their piece of mind.
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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Matthew Varney in Pueblo, CO – Jun 15, 2017
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Dr. Capel did a si joint fuse on my husband and ruined his life.His pain level is far worse than before. Capel was hard to find reach after surgery. We once waited over 4 hours,all hs did is up pain meds. Shortly after my husbands surgery, I was sent to Capel for MRI comparison on me. He immediately switched it off and said my discs were black and I had DDD & prayed. I did not notice the 2 discs he gave me & dropped them in a file.One was another person. Later surgery fixed my L2-L3 broken ends
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
6 others found this helpful
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Linda in Brandon, MS – Apr 07, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Conservative, surgery after failed non-surgical treatments. Desired outcome goals: high functioning, highly satisfied patients with the best use of all resources.

biography

Dr. Capel graduated from the University of Utah, cum laude, with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.  Dr. Capel attended medical school at the Chicago Medical School, graduating in 1991.  Dr. Capel completed his residency in Neurosurgery...read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Md|university Of Maryland

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • University Ms School Med/u Ms Med Center|university Ms School Med/u Ms Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1997
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 1991
  • University Mississippi Medical Center|university Of Mississippi School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Capel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office120 Cahaba Valley Pkwy Ste 100 Pelham, AL 35124
    1

    Practice

    BW Physician Practices LLC513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 260 Birmingham, AL 35209
    2

    Practice

    Precision Home Health LLC6825 S Galena St Ste 314 Centennial, CO 80112
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

      2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr
      Birmingham, AL 35209
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Shelby Baptist Medical Center

      1000 1st St N
      Alabaster, AL 35007

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower 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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