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Dr. Carrie Folse, MD

Dr. Carrie Folse, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Carrie Folse, MD is a gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Folse has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. She graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1985. She is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. She is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

810 Saint Vincents Dr Birmingham, AL 35205

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Hospital Highlight

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

Dr. Folse is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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. Folse specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Folse's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Folse

3.6

18 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
61%
61%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
17%
17%
1 Star
22%
22%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 10, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Tim B – Nov 05, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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cynthia o'neal – Sep 16, 2021
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What went well
No results
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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Megan – Sep 26, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jane Ann Cochran – Jun 11, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sep 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Eric Stratton in AL – Aug 28, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Amy M in Birmingham, AL – Sep 29, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Carrie Folse, MD is a gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Folse has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. She graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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

  • Alton Ochsner Med Fndn

    Residency Hospital
  • University Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Folse is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    St. Vincent's Birmingham810 Saint Vincents Dr Birmingham, AL 35205
    1
    Office833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 503 Birmingham, AL 35205
    2

    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

      View all patient feedback
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