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Dr. Gerald Machen, MD

Dr. Gerald Machen, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Gerald Machen, MD is a family medicine physician in Cullman, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1983. He is affiliated with Cullman Regional Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

1800 AL Highway 157 Ste 101 Cullman, AL 35058
Telehealth available
(256) 739-4131

At a Glance

  • 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 Nurse Communication
    Patients said they had good communication with nurses. • See hospitals
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Dr. Machen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Machen

4.4

7 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
14%
14%

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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
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Carol Smith Murcks – Apr 27, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jerry Curtis – Oct 10, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ruth Bradford Smith in Hanceville, AL – Aug 23, 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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Gena Brock in Cullman, AL – Apr 05, 2017
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 05, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Gerald Machen, MD is a family medicine physician in Cullman, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1983. He is affiliated with Cullman Regional Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1983
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Locations

Practice

Cullman Primary Care PC1800 AL Highway 157 Ste 101 Cullman, AL 35058
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Practice

Office501 Clark St NE Cullman, AL 35055
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Practice

Cullman Primary Care PC408 Clark St NE Cullman, AL 35055
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Practice

Cullman Primary Care PC1406 Wall St Cullman, AL 35055
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cullman Regional Medical Center

    1912 AL Highway 157
    Cullman, AL 35058

    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

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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