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Dr. Benjamin Fulmer, MD

Dr. Benjamin Fulmer, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Benjamin Fulmer, MD is a neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saint Vincent's Saint Clair and Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (46 reviews)

Practice

806 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 450 Birmingham, AL 35205

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Fulmer is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Birmingham, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Fulmer specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Fulmer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fulmer

3.2

46 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
46%
46%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
41%
41%

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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
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Adam – Jan 15, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Nov 09, 2024
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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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S. A. Nicholson – Apr 16, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
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Jul 29, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 24, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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May 27, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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May 14, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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Birmingham , AL – Jan 11, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Teresa White in Hoover, AL – Dec 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Bonny F. in Anniston, AL – Dec 04, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
McClendon in Munford, AL – Mar 30, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
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Nita in Birmingham, Al – Feb 13, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Hoover – Jan 29, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
5 people found this helpful
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Tommy Busby in Talladega Al – Jun 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Denis in Gardendale, AL – Dec 16, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Oxford, AL – Jun 10, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lynn Batemon in Pinson,ALBirmingham, AL – Mar 22, 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
Helpful
Robert Rasbery in Birmingham, AL – Feb 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

To schedule a new patient appointment with Dr. Ghiorzi, please call Ascension Saint Agnes Health Center Catonsville at (667) 234-2100. Online scheduling is currently only available for existing patients. Thomas J. Ghiorzi, MD, is an internal medicine...read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Orthopedic Spine 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 Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Office806 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 450 Birmingham, AL 35205
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Practice

St. Vincent's Birmingham810 Saint Vincents Dr Birmingham, AL 35205
2
Surgical Clinic St. Clair PC7067 Veterans Pkwy Pell City, AL 35125
3

Practice

Birmingham Neurosurgery & Spine Group PC3125 Independence Dr Ste 200 Birmingham, AL 35209
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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
  • Saint Vincent's Saint Clair

    7063 Veterans Pkwy
    Pell City, AL 35125
    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

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% 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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