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Dr. Sheldon Black, MD

Dr. Sheldon Black, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Sheldon Black, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Birmingham, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham and Cullman Regional Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 402 Birmingham, AL 35205
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Black specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Black's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Black

3.3

32 ratings, 17 with a written review
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What could be improved
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James Wheat – Mar 04, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Jul 02, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Nick – Mar 09, 2024
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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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Excellent practice – Sep 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 19, 2023
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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
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Heather – Feb 04, 2023
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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
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Nancy F – Apr 29, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Jan 29, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Cathy Stone – Dec 03, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Joe Harvey – Aug 12, 2019
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Aug 07, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Birmimgham, AL – Oct 19, 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
6 people found this helpful
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Cana in Birmingham, AL – Aug 21, 2018
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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
11 people found this helpful
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Jordan in Birmingham , AL – Jul 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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Florence, AL – Feb 07, 2018
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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
12 people found this helpful
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Florence, AL – Aug 19, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
29 people found this helpful
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Frank Beasley in Flomaton, AL – Jan 08, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sheldon Black, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Birmingham, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical...read more
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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

  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Ent. Associates of Alabama PC833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 402 Birmingham, AL 35205
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Norwood Neurology Inc.833 Saint Vincents Dr Birmingham, AL 35205
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St. Vincent's Birmingham810 Saint Vincents Dr Birmingham, AL 35205
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Practice

Office1948 AL Highway 157 Ste 410 Cullman, AL 35058
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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

    View all patient feedback
  • Cullman Regional Medical Center

    1912 AL Highway 157
    Cullman, AL 35058

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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