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Dr. Rupa Goolsby, MD

Dr. Rupa Goolsby, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Rupa Goolsby, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE in 1990. She is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. She is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 600 Birmingham, AL 35205

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Goolsby's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Goolsby

3.5
23 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Dr. Goolsby is one of the best OB-GYNs out there. She is calm and level-headed. Dr. Goolsby takes the time to listen to any issues or concerns you might have and doesn’t brush them off. She delivered my 10.2lb baby with ease and made sure both my child and myself were taken care of. I would recommend her to anyone.
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
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Kaitlyn – Jul 14, 2020
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2/10/2020 I called Dr. Rupa Goolsby office and spoke with Jill. I explained that I understand that Dr. Goolsby normally does not see patients who are expecting until they are 8 weeks but the ER physician I saw 2/9 advised that because I had been experiencing bleeding and the ultrasound still showed some bleeding, I needed to be seen within 1 or 2 days. Jill told me that Dr. Goolsby doesn’t like to see patients until they are 8 weeks along. She then went on to tell me that there is really “nothing that we can do”. Jill asked “Well the ER doctor said everything is okay, right?” I told her, “NO. He did not. He told me that I needed to be seen within 1 to 2 days and that is why I am calling now.” Jill said, “Well I just don’t want to put this in and Dr. Goolsby wonders why I scheduled this and your just 7 weeks.” Jill told me that she could add me to the calendar to be seen on 2/14 because then I’d be “at the end of my 7th week”.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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CeCe P – Feb 13, 2020
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Dr. Rupa Goolsby is very knowledgeable and caring. She took considerable time both to explain and perform my needed procedure. Her nursing staff is also caring and friendly. They were very reassuring and calmed my fears about the procedure. I have had excellent results. I am very thankful for Dr. Goolsby!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Carolyn Clark – Feb 12, 2020
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She has been my doctor for many years.She spends time to listen to her patients.She cares about her patients.She wantyto know you are doing well.A very good doctor.!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Barbara Willingham in Moodye, AL – Dec 07, 2018
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5stars are not enough. Dr. R.Goolsby is a rare gem of a physician.Run(don’t walk) to see her!Due to her exemplary level of expertise, she can offer what others can’t.Currently, I am recovering from my surgery faster than expected.No complications at all, no infections and I attribute that solely to Dr.R.Goolsby’s high level skills and care.Besides being an incredibly competent doctor and expert in her field,Dr.R.Goolsby is an extremely genuine and warm person. Thank you, dr.Goolsby!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Ir in Birmingham , AL – Aug 14, 2018
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Dr. Goolsby was actually not even my Obgyn however, I had an emergency c section and she was the doctor on call that day. She was wonderful explained everything and stayed calm when I was freaking out. I would highly recommend her.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 01, 2018
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Worlds worst doctor...very disconnected, non interested in her patients, uncaring, even selfish and self obsorbed!
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 04, 2018
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I put so much trust into her and I went into early preterm labor last year and lost my twins and she seem as if she had other things on her mind and it definitely was not me as the patient after I deliver she sent me home the next day without giving me and d&c so with that being said I will never ever go to her again or recommend her to anyone
What went well
  • Office environment
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 others found this helpful
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Latesha in Birmingham alabama – Feb 29, 2016
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Didn't visit me until 3 days after image my son. Two years later, I had to have a D&C and as they were wheeling me into the operating room, she was too busy texting on her phone to even notice. I changed practices shortly thereafter and would never recommend her to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
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
7 others found this helpful
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Lisa in Birmingham, AL – Jan 30, 2016
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Dr. Rupa Goolsby, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE in 1990. She is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. She is accepting new patients.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Dr. Goolsby is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 600 Birmingham, AL 35205
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    Practice

    Office7191 Cahaba Valley Rd Ste 206 Hoover, AL 35242
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

      810 Saint Vincents Dr
      Birmingham, AL 35205
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      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.

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

      3% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

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