Dr. Ginger Alred, MD | Alabaster, AL | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Ginger Alred specializes in internal medicine and hospice & palliative medicine, bringing five decades of medical expertise to patient care. They earned their medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and have dedicated their career to providing comprehensive adult healthcare and compassionate end-of-life care. With 50 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Alred offers extensive knowledge in managing complex medical conditions. They communicate with patients in English.

Dr. Alred practices at Shelby Baptist Medical Center and maintains locations throughout Alabaster, Alabama. Their clinical focus includes treating digestive conditions such as GERD and managing back pain in various patient populations, including pregnant women and young people. They specialize in providing comfort-focused care for patients facing serious illnesses through their palliative medicine expertise. Patients have given Dr. Alred an average rating of 3.5 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.5

35 Ratings
50 years of experience
35 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
11 written reviews
2 specialties
7 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Dr. Alred's Ratings and Reviews

3.5

35 Ratings with 11 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 20 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (14) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (13) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (14) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (14) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Flexible scheduling: (12) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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So my wife is in the hospital thanks to the compassionate care of ginger alred. ginger alred with her pathetically run practice leaving my wife without medications and for some reason we were unable to Speak to g.alred prior to the hospitalization for a period of approximately 1 month and even now while my wife is in the hospital. g. alred disappeared on an unexplained 6 month hiatus, only to return after brookwood medical released her. i could go on, but.

March 1st, 2020

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i would not let her even look in the direction of my horse. save yourselves

February 27th, 2020

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Do not trust your health care to ginger alred. I have much to warn anyone about before seeking an appointment. I am very serious.

February 25th, 2020

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I could not get an appointment for a medication refill even though I called 2 months in advance. Staff was of no help, and I did not receive my medication on time due to Dr. Alred’s extremely slow response time.

January 15th, 2018

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Very nice lady, she does spend an average of 15-20 minutes with you, but I have never waited less than 2 1/2 hours. Comes in and sits and talks, has never done a hands on exam, have been a patient almost 2 years.

March 30th, 2016

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I waited for 3 weeks for an appt and then 2 hours before her staff calls and said she is leaving early and I needed to reschedule. I was 2 more weeks. I said so she is calling to cancel my appt and she is still going to make me wait 2 more weeks? That is stupid crazy. It should have been the next availalbe. Obviously she don't give a crap about her patients and they would not even schedule me another doctor.

October 7th, 2015

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I've been seeing Dr Alred for almost 20 years, and I am so blessed and grateful to have such a caring, loving Dr that listens to the patients and treats her pts so well...

August 23rd, 2015

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Don't expect a quick visit.They have a big elderly population and it was a long wait,but she is great and attentive and knows her stuff.

July 1st, 2015

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My mother is 87 and a new patient. Dr. Alred and her staff are all sweet, considerate and patient with my Mother which is wonderful. Dr. Alred is very straight with her comment and I am thankful for that.

May 18th, 2015

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Dr. Ginger Alred in one of the smartest individual I have ever had the chance to deal with. You never feel rushed. You may wait, but it is well worth the time she spends with each individual.

February 3rd, 2012

Shelby Internal Medicine

1010 1st St N Ste 250Alabaster, AL 35007

Tel: (205) 663-5770

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Shelby Baptist Medical Center

1000 1st St NAlabaster, AL 35007

Ginger Alred, MD PC

636 2nd St NE Ste BAlabaster, AL 35007

Tel: (205) 664-4377

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Dr. Ginger Alred, MD	Dr. Anita Varkey, MD	Dr. Joseph H. Wu, MD	Eric Harker
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (35 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	4.5 (24 Ratings)	3.9 (7 Ratings)
50 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Chinese (Mandarin)	Speaks English
Alabaster , AL	Augusta , GA	Birmingham , AL	Lyons , CO
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Medical College of Wisconsin	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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