Dr. Luz J. Crystal, MD | Fort Payne, AL | Internist

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Dr. Luz Crystal has practiced internal medicine and nephrology for 48 years and is affiliated with Dekalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne, Alabama. She treats tobacco use disorder, chronic kidney disease, and chronic kidney disease stage 5, and performs emergency care and CT scans. She speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Crystal 4.25 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

4.3

20 Ratings
48 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Cebu Institute Of Medicine
7 written reviews
2 specialties
7 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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

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Dr. Crystal's Ratings and Reviews

4.3

20 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 15 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Doctor crystal one best doctors I have ever met. Always so kind and always try help no matter what. Even though always been tough case for her she always try her best to make me feel comfortable, better no matter what. All around excellent doctor you can get . -fendley

March 4th, 2020

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Due to her negligence I've had n emergency surgery the original surgery wasn't necessary because she never really tried to find out what was causing my pain it's 9 months later and still have the same pain if not worse in the same place

September 11th, 2019

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Very caring doctor. Always gives you undivided attention and listens to whatever problems you may be having.

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

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January 9th, 2019

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a fantastic doctor and very caring to her patients

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Provided follow-up after the visit
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October 17th, 2018

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She is more than awesome

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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May 25th, 2018

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Horrible bed side manner, alwyssbhad atttiude when see. Ask for questions, refuse explain and answer questions. Had this better than me attitude. All around I felt very unsafe with this doctor. Never resolve issue what was wrong, surgeon have see now wasn’t happy how this doctor didn’t do it job either.

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Needs Improvement

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

October 4th, 2017

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All-around best doctor I've found in Alabama.

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

September 16th, 2014

Dekalb Regional Medical Center

200 Medical Center Dr SwFort Payne, AL 35968

Tel: (256) 845-3150

Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm


Dr. Luz Jovita Crystal, MD	Eric Harker	Dr. Adewumi Bakare DMSc, PA-C	Dr. Michael Whitfield Salter, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Ophthalmology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (20 Ratings)	4 (8 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (9 Ratings)
48 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience		15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)	Speaks English
Fort Payne , AL	Lyons , CO	Mesquite , TX	Huntsville , AL
Med School: Cebu Institute Of Medicine	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Dr. Luz Jovita Crystal 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 Cebu Institute Of Medicine in 1978.

NPI Number

Dr. Crystal's NPI number is 1972544153.

Corazon Pinpin Alvarado
Nurse Practitioner
| Fort Payne, AL
(0)
Dr. Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu, MD
Nephrology
19 Years Exp | Gadsden, AL
(39)
Dr. Djiby Diop, MD
Emergency Medicine
41 Years Exp | Gadsden, AL
(6)
Dr. Maria Gloria Rabin, MD
Internal Medicine
| Crossville, AL
(3)
Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey, MD
Emergency Medicine
53 Years Exp | Wedowee, AL
(0)
Dr. Carisa Lynette Hines, MD
Anesthesiology
26 Years Exp | Centre, AL
(5)
Dr. Carmelo Cabalu Mendiola, MD
Nephrology
43 Years Exp | Fort Payne, AL
(16)
Dr. Naushaba Hasan Rizvi, MD
Internal Medicine
38 Years Exp | Canton, OH
(11)
Jeffrey Harris
Internal Medicine
| Crossville, AL
(0)
Dr. Lawrence Raymond Debarge, MD
Ophthalmology
41 Years Exp | Huntsville, AL
(6)

Which hospitals is Dr. Luz Crystal affiliated with?: Dr. Luz Crystal is affiliated with Dekalb Regional Medical Center.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Luz Crystal?: You can find contact information for Dr. Luz Crystal here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Luz Crystal's office located?: Dr. Luz Crystal's office is located at 200 Medical Center Dr Sw, Fort Payne, AL, 35968.
Is Dr. Luz Crystal accepting new patients?: Dr. Luz Crystal has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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