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Dr. Gerald Alston Jr, MD

Dr. Gerald Alston Jr, MD

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Gerald Alston Jr, MD is a family medicine physician in Arcata, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and Mad River Community Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

785 18th St Arcata, CA 95521
Telehealth available
(707) 822-2481

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Alston Jr specializes in the area of Family Practice. • 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.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Alston Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alston Jr

4.3

4 ratings
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About Me

biography

Dr. Gerald Alston Jr, MD is a family medicine physician in Arcata, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK in 1991. He is affiliated with...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Northcountry Clinic-Arcata785 18th St Arcata, CA 95521
1

Practice

Office1150 Foster Ave Arcata, CA 95521
2

Practice

Perinatal Services of Northcountry Clinic3800 Janes Rd # 101 Arcata, CA 95521
3

Practice

Eureka Community Health Center2200 Tydd St Eureka, CA 95501
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mad River Community Hospital

    3800 Janes Rd
    Arcata, CA 95521

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka

    2700 Dolbeer St
    Eureka, CA 95501
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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