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Dr. Ioana Shirley, MD

Dr. Ioana Shirley, MD

Psychiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ioana Shirley, MD is a psychiatrist in Vestavia, AL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 1992. She is affiliated with Samaritan Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

3121 Blue Lake Dr Ste 103 Vestavia, AL 35243

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Shirley specializes in the areas of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Shirley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shirley

3.8

10 ratings, 6 with a written review
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1 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
VICTORIA – Feb 08, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Amy B – May 13, 2020
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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
Helpful
Jun 29, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sandra in Birmingham, AL – Dec 21, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Paco in Tuscaloosa, AL – Dec 06, 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
middle aged and stressed in Birmingham, AL – Nov 01, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

We believe in comprehensive and patient customized psychiatric care that integrates the DSM-5 based diagnosis and treatment with the latest cutting edge developments in neuroscience and psychotherapy.
  • Psychiatry

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Adult Psychiatry

  • Psychotherapy

*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-birmingham

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000
  • Houston-galveston Psychoanalytic Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • Baylor College Med/baylor Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • Nyu/nyu Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1994
  • University Hospital Bucharest

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • Carol Davila University Of Medicine And Pharmacy

    Medical School, 1992
  • St. Sava College, Bucharest, Romania

    Undergraduate School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • Romanian

Locations

Practice

Office3121 Blue Lake Dr Ste 103 Vestavia, AL 35243
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Samaritan Medical Center

    830 Washington St
    Watertown, NY 13601
    Recipient of 3
    hospital 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

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

    2% higher than the national average

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