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Dr. Alan Gertler, MD

Dr. Alan Gertler, MD

Internal Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Alan Gertler, MD is an internist in Birmingham, AL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham and Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

619 19th St S Birmingham, AL 35233

Dr. Gertler is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Gertler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gertler

5.0

11 ratings, 3 with a written review
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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
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Jul 16, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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May 14, 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
10 people found this helpful
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Ted in Birmingham, AL – Jun 04, 2017
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About Me

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Dr. Alan Gertler, MD is an internist in Birmingham, AL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension St....read more
  • Internal Medicine

  • Cardiology

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  • University Of Maryland

    Undergraduate School
  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Fellowship Hospital, 1980
  • University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Gertler is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    University of Alabama Hospital619 19th St S Birmingham, AL 35233
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    Practice

    Office2145 Bonner Way Ste 200 Birmingham, AL 35243
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center

      2360 Rockmart Hwy
      Cedartown, GA 30125

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

      89%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      14% higher than the national average

      88%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

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    • UAB Hospital

      1802 6th Ave S
      Birmingham, AL 35233
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

      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.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • 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

      View all patient feedback
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