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Dr. Heath Penland, MD

Dr. Heath Penland, MD

Psychiatry*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Heath Penland, MD is a psychiatrist in Huntsville, AL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2001. He is affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

953 Jeff Rd NW Huntsville, AL 35806
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(256) 322-6272

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Penland specializes in the areas of Geriatric Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • 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.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Penland's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Penland

4.1

34 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
74%
74%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
21%
21%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Jarrod Roecker – Nov 29, 2023
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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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Aug 16, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
DISAPPOINTED – Mar 10, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Leigh Raymond – Jan 11, 2022
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 26, 2020
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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
J. Hennessey – Aug 28, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Mar 16, 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
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Leigh Raymond in Huntsville Al – Mar 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
16 people found this helpful
Helpful
Decatur AL – Jun 18, 2017
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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
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Madison, AL – Apr 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kim in Albertville, AL – Jun 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Penland established North Alabama Psychiatric Services (NAPA) in 2016 to create a comfortable and compassionate outpatient environment, where experienced clinicians and their patients can explore and promote healing of emotional, mental, behavioral...read more

biography

Heath R. Penland

M.D., F.A.P.A.

Dr. Heath Penland grew up in Texas, and received his undergraduate degrees magna cum laude from Texas A&M University in 1997, including a B.S. in Bioengineering and a B.A. in Psychology,...read more

  • Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006

  • Yale University Medical School

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006

  • Duke University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2005

  • Duke University Mc

    Residency Hospital, 2005

  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Medical School, 2001

  • Texas A & M University / Main Campus

    Undergraduate School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Geriatric Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

North Alabama Psychiatric Associates P.C.953 Jeff Rd NW Huntsville, AL 35806
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Integrated Medical Health Inc1111 Wayne Rd NW Ste 6 Huntsville, AL 35806
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Crestwood Medical Center

    1 Hospital Dr SW
    Huntsville, AL 35801
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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