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Dr. Barry Rayburn, MD

Dr. Barry Rayburn, MD

Cardiology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Barry Rayburn, MD is a cardiologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 52 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (52 reviews)

Practice

2700 10th Ave S Ste 305 Birmingham, AL 35205
Telehealth available

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Rayburn is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Birmingham, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Rayburn is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Rayburn specializes in the areas of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disease. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. 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. Rayburn's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rayburn

4.8
52 ratings, 40 with a written review
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Great physician!
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Ray-burn for almost 15 years, beginning with CVA while they were still at Baptist Mount Clair and then with his move to CVS & St.Vincent. Since his move, the wait times have been been significantly reduced. Dr. Rayburn has always been extremely patient friendly. His staff is also friendly & efficient. Dr. Rayburn’s exams are thorough, you never feel rushed and he allows plenty of time for any questions you might have. On my last visit (10-16-24), I was given a Patient Care Summary for the 1st which I find very helpful for both myself & my wife.
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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Benny J. Pritchett – Oct 20, 2024
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Caring and skilled
Caring, funny, thorough and highly skilled. I can't think of a better collection of attributes for any doctor.
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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Mike m – Oct 03, 2024
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First Visit
Dr Rayburn seemed to be genuinely interested in my comments and concerns. He was very personable and made me feel comfortable that he could help me. I was very impressed with his knowledge and the plan he laid out for my situation.
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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Sep 28, 2024
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Excellent Doctor
It is always a pleasure to see Dr Rayburn! He is knowledgeable about treating my pulmonary hypertension and has a great manner with his patients. He always makes me feel that he understands my problem and only wants the best for me. He treats me like a person instead of a random patient number.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Sandra Vanderslice – Sep 14, 2024
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Great Cardiologist
Always nice and so is his staff. I would highly recommend.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Dave Mathis – Aug 13, 2024
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Very!
Dr. Rayburn took time to be Very thorough in explaining the problem and treatment. Dr. Rayburn realized I had a hearing problem and spoke distinctly and directly to me.I am very well pleased with my visit.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Laura Wilson – Aug 12, 2024
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Knowledgeable and patient
Smart, patient, personable. Dr Rayburn answers all my questions, patiently, and remembers comments or questions from prior appointments. I have great confidence in him and highly recommend him.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mark M – Jul 02, 2024
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He explains everything he knows his stuff nice nurse practioner.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Judy glover – Jul 01, 2024
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Wonderful
He was kind and knowledgeable and explained everything in a way that I could understand. I really liked him and the staff there was awesome.
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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Penny Kircus – May 04, 2024
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Dr. Rayburn is knowledgeable, kind, easy to talk to and explains your concerns in a professional and easy to understand way. I have complete confidence in himas my cardiologist.
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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May 01, 2024
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very good doctor
Dr Rayburn and his staff are great! I tell others to see him.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2024
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Top notch provider
Dr Rayburn is not only thorough but kind, compassionate, and personable. He explains things in a comprehensive way that is understandable without being condescending. One of the best providers I have encountered.
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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Michelle Morgan – Feb 06, 2024
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Caring; concerned; informative; outstanding doctor!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 11, 2024
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He NEVER makes you feel like he doesn’t have time to talk with you. My parents were both patients of his (they are deceased) and they loved the care he showed them. Very smart and informative.
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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Dec 16, 2023
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Very caring Dr
He explained my condition to me and helped me to understand my condition. He even drawn a diagram of my heart and lungs and that was helpful.
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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Judy – Dec 12, 2023
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Dr.Rayburn is a very caring Dr. ,I'm gratefulful for the care he has given me.
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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Dec 09, 2023
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Very likely
Has made a huge difference in my blood pressure, also echo numbers have improved. I love Dr Rayburn. The heart surgeons I worked for highly recommended him.
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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Donna – Dec 09, 2023
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Excellent, Compassionate care
I have been a patient of Dr. Rayburn for quite a few years. He looks over your whole condition and explains in terms you can understand. Most of my family now sees Dr. Rayburn. I would highly recommend him to anyone
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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Nov 18, 2023
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Dr. Rayburn has treated my acute combined heart failure/cardiomyopathy due to viral infection (result of covid) for a little over a year. My 1st cardiologist gave me little to no hope of my heart recovering. Now my heart is re-remodeling. I have been given my life back. I thank God for allowing me to find Dr. Rayburn. He is extremely personable, understanding and top tier in the world of invasive cardiology.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Ken Martin – Jul 24, 2022
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I was Dr Rayburn’s patient for 4 years. I found him extremely “rude and arrogant!” He doesn’t like to be questioned at all. He assumes his patients are ignorant. He actually walked out on me while I was asking him questions. If you are looking for a cardiologist with compassion, and who answers your questions, you need to look elsewhere. I felt I was talking to a robot!! He is very clinical and lacks the ability to communicate! I will not return to his practice. He lacks humility!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
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
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 28, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe patients and physicians need to be partners. My job is to educate you on your condition and your choices, and to help you become an active participant in your care. The better you understand what's happening to your body, the better prepared...read more

biography

I was originally born and raised in a small town in Illinois and knew from a very early age that I wanted to be a physician.  I started working with a local ambulance company at 15, in the local hospital at 16 and by the time I entered medical...read more
  • Cardiology

  • Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases

  • Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

  • Clinical Cardiology

  • Invasive Cardiology

  • Preventive Cardiology

  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease Cardiology

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

  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993
  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
  • Macmurray College

    Undergraduate School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease
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  • International Society of Heart-Lung Transplantation, Member

  • American Society of Echocardiography, Member

  • Pulmonary Hypertension Association, Member

  • American College of Cardiology, Fellow

  • Heart Failure Society of America, Member

  • English

  • American Sign Language

  • Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension

Dr. Rayburn is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

  • Fellow, American College of Cardiology, 1994

  • Outstanding Teacher Award, UAB Dept. of Medicine, Multiple Y

  • Tinsley R. Harrison Teaching Award, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, 1995

  • Research articles published in several journals

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Locations

Practice

Alabama Cardiovascular Group PC2700 10th Ave S Ste 305 Birmingham, AL 35205
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Practice

Office7191 Cahaba Valley Rd Bldg 2 Hoover, AL 35242
2

Practice

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings3980 Colonnade Pkwy Birmingham, AL 35243
3

Practice

St. Vincent's Birmingham810 Saint Vincents Dr Birmingham, AL 35205
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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

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