Dr. Elton L. Hurst, MD | Birmingham, AL | Psychiatrist

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Dr. Hurst graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine,University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1973. He works in Birmingham, AL and 1 other location and specializes in Psychiatry. Dr. Hurst is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center.

accepting new patients
4.2

14 Ratings
53 years of experience
speaks English
University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
7 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Hurst's Ratings and Reviews

4.2

14 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (11) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (11) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Flexible scheduling: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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Dr Hurst is one of the best Drs you can have. He listens, and he cares his patients. I have seen Dr. Hurst for about 20 years and he has been consistent in my life no matter what was going on with his.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

Needs Improvement

January 16th, 2026

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I have been seeing Dr Hurst for a long time. I have seen other doctors but he is the best of all of them. He is a kind, gentle, caring, timely doctor. Anyone who gave him a bad rating must have mental problems. lol...seriously, I am delighted to have a doctor with his knowledge and understanding.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 19th, 2018

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I have been a patient of Dr. Hurst for over 10 years. He listens to me and makes sure that I am taken care of. Thanks.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 10th, 2017

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Dr. Hurst is an excellant doctor. I sought help for years for depression with other doctors. On my first visit Dr. Hurst pin pointed an underlying problem that others had missed.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 27th, 2013

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Dr. Hurst is very professional, compassionate and caring. He always cheers me up when I have my visits. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a professional Psychiatrist.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 20th, 2012

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I've been seeing Dr Hurst 2-3 times a year for a few years and have always found him to be friendly, caring, thorough, and very easy to work with. I have improved greatly since working with him, and he does an excellent job managing my medication. I recommend him highly. I also have a very high opinion of Grayson & Associates overall.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 30th, 2011

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this doctor is a quack

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

December 13th, 2010

Grayson And Associates Pc

3504 Vann Rd Ste 100Birmingham, AL 35235

Tel: (205) 655-0585

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Grandview Medical Center

3690 Grandview PkwyBirmingham, AL 35243

Tel: (205) 971-1000


Dr. Elton Lynn Hurst, MD	Kelvin Murry, PMHNP-BC, ARNP, APRN-PA, APRN-CNP, RNP, APRN	Dr. Nelson Handal M.D., DFAPA	Erik Frost, MD
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.9 (9 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
53 Years of Experience	3 Years of Experience		16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish, German	Speaks English
Birmingham , AL	Spanish Fort , AL	Dothan , AL	San Francisco , CA
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Walden University		Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Psychiatry

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Insomnia
Manic Depressive Disorder
Mental Illness
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Sleep Disorders

Dr. Elton Lynn Hurst holds an expired medical license in the state of Alabama.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Alabama that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1976 and University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1973.

NPI Number

Dr. Hurst's NPI number is 1275583635.

Sara Stewart Gonzales
Psychiatry
11 Years Exp | Birmingham, AL
(0)
Phillip Arcendio Smith
Psychiatry
10 Years Exp | BIRMINGHAM, AL
(0)
Ashleigh Nicole Ross
Nurse Practitioner
| BIRMINGHAM, AL
(0)
Dr. Timothy Scott Blackwell JR.
Psychiatry
3 Years Exp | Birmingham, AL
(0)
Charles Wilburn Long III
Nurse Practitioner
| Birmingham, AL
(0)
Dr. Harold H Varner JR.
Other
50 Years Exp | Birmingham, AL
(0)
Dr. Andrew Gerow Hodges JR.
Psychiatry
57 Years Exp | Birmingham, AL
(7)
Dr. Samuel Douglas Williams SR.
Psychiatry
58 Years Exp | Mountain Brk, AL
(0)
Kevin Eugene Pippens JR.
Nurse Practitioner
| Birmingham, AL
(0)
Taylor Louise Pope
Psychiatry
7 Years Exp | Mountain Brk, AL
(0)

Where is Dr. Elton Hurst's office located?: Dr. Elton Hurst's office is located at 3504 Vann Rd Ste 100, Birmingham, AL, 35235.
Which hospitals is Dr. Elton Hurst affiliated with?: Dr. Elton Hurst is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center.
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What languages does Dr. Elton Hurst speak?: Dr. Elton Hurst speaks English.
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