Summary

Dr. J Retan treats chronic pain, arthralgia, and knee pain, and has practiced geriatric medicine, internal medicine, and pain medicine for 69 years. He sees patients in Birmingham, Alabama. He completed his residency at Brigham & Women's Hospital and earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Retan 4 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 69 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • Brigham & Womens Hospital
  • 3 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. J Walden Retan has 3 locations

Cooper Green Mercy Health Services

1515 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Uab Highlands

1201 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

Uab Hospital Birmingham

1802 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233

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Accepts New Patients
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69 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Birmingham , ALBirmingham , ALMountain Brk , ALBirmingham , AL
Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. J Walden Retan

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Palmetto GBA
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - HMO
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. J Walden Retan has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. J Walden Retan has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Cognitive Issues/Testing
  • Confusion
  • Dementia
  • Dementia Testing
  • EOL Care
  • Internal Medicine
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pain Medicine
  • Senility
  • Urinary Incontinence

Certifications, License, & Education

69 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Brigham & Womens Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Upstate Medical University College Of Medicine in 1957.

NPI Number

Dr. Retan's NPI number is 1225104094.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. J Retan?
You can find contact information for Dr. J Retan here on Vitals.
Is Dr. J Retan accepting new patients?
Dr. J Retan has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. J Retan accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. J Retan has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. J Retan accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. J Retan accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. J Retan's office located?
Dr. J Retan's office is located at 1515 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35233.

Data Sources

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  • State medical licensing boards

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