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Dr. Drake Williams, MD

Dr. Drake Williams, MD

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Drake Williams, MD is a family medicine physician in Birmingham, AL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1994. He is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

805 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 510 Birmingham, AL 35205
Telehealth available

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Dr. Williams' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Williams

3.3
32 ratings, 13 with a written review
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High quality care
Dr. Williams is an excellent doctor. His personality is exactly what I needed in a Dr. A no BS, straight forward, yet, attentive and actually tries to find what’s going on and why. I tell him what’s going on… ask if I can get certain tests etc and he never hassles me about it. People complaining about his bedside manner must not be able to handle a confident doctor. He gets straight to the point of your visit. He’s been my doctor for about 4 years now and he’s never rushed out of the room or made me feel like my health concerns weren’t valid. He’s actually the reason my Hashimoto’s was finally found and my arrhythmias and SVT… So, if you would like a doctor who isn’t with all the BS and gets straight to the point and orders necessary testing to find or rule out medical issues…. He is the ONE. Can’t recommend him enough.
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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Brittany – Jan 16, 2025
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Worst Dr I’ve EVER met
Worst bedside manner and overall Dr I’ve ever been to bar none. Seemed to have cared less about why I was there and more about tearing me down and trying to belittle me. Didn’t listen to my responses nor seem to care about anything I had to say. Was very short and they refused to give the prescription he wrote until after I did a series of labs despite it not being any type of pain medicine or other controlled substance. Felt as though it was was type of way to get more money from my insurance. Highly recommend you go elsewhere!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 23, 2024
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Dr Williams has been my Dr the past 4-5 years. He is very thorough with diagnosis of my concerns. Treatment has always been spot on. Staff is friendly and never had issues with immediate appointments if needed. I highly recommend him to family and friends.
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 other person found this helpful
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Judy Williams – Aug 02, 2024
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Simply the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
3 others found this helpful
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Danielle Zimmerman – Sep 30, 2020
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He lacks bedside manner! I believe he is an excellent doctor other than that! He’s the most moody, temperamental, arrogant doctor I have ever seen.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
5 others found this helpful
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GT – May 22, 2020
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This is the worst doctor imaginable. His bedside manner is terrible. He doesn't listen to his patients AT ALL. He is a drug dealer in a lab jacket. He is a prime example of why the healthcare system is so flawed. If your looking for a doctor who actually cares about your well being, listens to you, doesn't order a lot of unnecessary test, or prescribe medications you don't need HE IS NOT AN OPTION. He'll have you taking medications you don't need and test you don't need. All so that he can increase his income. But if your looking to be medicated, subject to listening to corny jokes, a misdiagnosed you've found your match.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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 others found this helpful
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Jul 12, 2019
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Best, most thorough physician's I've ever seen. He takes every complaint seriously. My entire family now sees him, and we are all healthier and happier because of him!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 29, 2019
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Dr. Drake Williams is hands down the best doctor I have ever seen. He is extremely thorough in ordering tests to rule in or rule out certain conditions based on my symptoms and complaints. He is very personable and explains things in layman’s terms that are easy to understand. He is very determined to get to the bottom of whatever is going on and is not afraid to tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear. I love his honesty and even his sense of humor. Five stars for me.
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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Kristy Houska in Birmingham, AL – Feb 20, 2019
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Very thorough. Best doctor that I’ve ever seen. He makes sure that he gets the problem diagnosed me properly treated. He is by far the best doctor. Dr Williams will be completely honest and upfront with his patients whether you want to hear it or now. He cares.
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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Feb 10, 2018
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Dr. Williams has been my Primary care physician for over 3 years now. He is the absolute best. After going to 2 endocrinologists and 2 different internal medicine doctors, Dr. Williams was the only one to find my thyroid issue and fix it. He is very through. Whatever complaint or concern I had he made sure to order relevant tests and ensure there was no underlying issues. Ibwould most assurdly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Trussville, AL – Feb 14, 2017
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It was obvious that Dr Williams had not viewed my medical history provided via online. I Listed my recent surgery and all my medications. After waiting over 2 hours, he barely spent 2 minutes with me, constantly tapping in his computer . He prescribe meds for my low iron although I had meds already and it was on the list of meds provided to him. Horrible experience . The atmosphere there in the office left me traumatized. It was a cross between an assembly line and a fast food restaurant
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Ronnie clark in Richmond, KY – Aug 05, 2016
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Not very personal at all. He is in and out of the room in record speed, staring at his computer for 95% of the time. He does not explain what he is doing during the physical exam. He does not listen to concerns or suggestions. I have been trying to give him a chance for over a year now, but I always feel like an inconvenience.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
11 others found this helpful
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Ellen in Birmingham, AL – Jul 28, 2016
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Did not listen to my concerns regarding taking certain medication especially after I experienced adverse effects from the medicine. Referred me to a specialist based on abnormal test results that were caused by the medicine he prescribed.
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
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Birmingham, AL – Apr 01, 2016
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Dr. Drake Williams, MD is a family medicine physician in Birmingham, AL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1994. He is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Family Medicine

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Unavail805 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 510 Birmingham, AL 35205
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 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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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

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