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Dr. Robert Theakston, MD

Dr. Robert Theakston, MD

General Medical Practice*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Theakston, MD is a general medical practice specialist in Fort Payne, AL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with DeKalb Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

211 Greenhill Blvd NW Fort Payne, AL 35967
Telehealth available
(256) 845-9355

At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Theakston's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Theakston

3.9
18 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
67%
67%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
22%
22%

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My care at this clinic is always professional and educational. Dr Theakston listens to you and pursues referrals if needed. I’m a Retired nurse practitioner and I feel very comfortable at this clinic. The staff is courteous, prompt and helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 11, 2020
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dr theikson has been my doctor for about 10yrs.he is very thorough. he actually talks and listens to his patients. best doctor I've ever had.i highly reccomend him
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Shereen Deis – Feb 09, 2020
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He was SO rude to me. Sucks at a doctor and doesn’t listen to you. DO NOT go him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Oct 30, 2019
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Dr. Theakston has been my Dr for almost 10 years and I think he is great. Have recommended him to many friends and family.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 12, 2019
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I was misdiagnosed 2x by Dr theakston. I had agonising abdominal pain. Wednesday he said I had flu Friday he decided I was constipated. After going to ER, I was diagnosed with life threatening mysenteric Blood clot. I rarely saw him, usually nurse practitioners. He doesn't examine patients, just talks....
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Peg Mager in Ft Payne, AL – Apr 04, 2017
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Dr.Theakston is an excellent professional family practitioner and always delivers very thorough examinations and advice to treat any ailment which may be causing health problems by using equipment on site. Recently while in our local hospital as a result of the flu, he convinced me that he is more than capable as a family practioner and I realized how blessed we are to have his expertise as an excellent doctor. I highly recomend him and the clinic.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Vicki Prewett in Ft Payne, AL – Mar 08, 2017
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My wife and I had an exceptional new patient experience at Dr. Theakston's office. The front desk staff was friendly, competent and organized. Nurse Tonya lead us through the interview process in a careful and thoughtful manner just before Dr. Theakston followed up on our progress. We had been with our prior physician for 29 years, yet we felt at home at his office immediately and his concentration to our concerns were addressed, a few changes were made tailored for us improving our health.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Tom Sr. and Alice in Valley Head, AL – Nov 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Theakston, MD is a general medical practice specialist in Fort Payne, AL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with...read more

  • General Medical Practice

  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Western Pennsylvania Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
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Locations

Practice

Northside Medical Inc.211 Greenhill Blvd NW Fort Payne, AL 35967
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Practice

DeKalb Regional Medical Center200 Medical Center Dr SW Fort Payne, AL 35968
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • DeKalb Regional Medical Center

    200 Medical Center Dr SW
    Fort Payne, AL 35968
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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