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Dr. Joel Laughlin, MD

Dr. Joel Laughlin, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Laughlin, MD is a family medicine physician in Foley, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 1981. He is affiliated with South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

205 W Orange Ave Foley, AL 36535

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Laughlin

4.9

29 ratings, 9 with a written review
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Mar 12, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dianna Granthem – Feb 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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SA – Oct 14, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 04, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Apr 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Andrew Hampton in Theodore, AL – Sep 01, 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
No results
1 person found this helpful
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mobile, al – Nov 25, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Linda in Grand bay al – Oct 06, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Susan Calder in Alabama – Apr 16, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joel Laughlin, MD is a family medicine physician in Foley, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 1981. He is affiliated with South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.
  • Family Medicine

  • Addiction Medicine

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  • University Oklahoma Tulsa Medical College

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At Houston Mcgovern Medical School

    Medical School, 1981
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Locations

Practice

Foley Family Practice205 W Orange Ave Foley, AL 36535
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Practice

USA Health Tillman's Corner Primary Care5100 Rangeline Service Rd N Mobile, AL 36619
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • South Baldwin Regional Medical Center

    1613 N McKenzie St
    Foley, AL 36535
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    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.

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

    1% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

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