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Dr. Douglas Minnich, MD

Dr. Douglas Minnich, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Minnich, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Birmingham, AL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham and Brookwood Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

833 Princeton Ave SW Birmingham, AL 35211
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(205) 786-2776

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Minnich specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • 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. Minnich's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Minnich

4.1
18 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
72%
72%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
22%
22%

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Refuses to Give Patients any Pain Medication
Very un-ethical treatment of my family member in the hospital. The doctor took away all of his pain medicines two days after surgery because he said that he was “relying on them to much.”. Then the doctor made him walk a mile a day with tubes in his lungs and no pain medicines. He didn’t communicate well with us and only came by for a few minutes a day and didn’t explain what was going on. When you take out part of someone’s lung it is painful. I asked the nurses at the hospital if Dr. Minnich did that often and they said yes.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 18, 2024
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Excellent doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 28, 2023
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Unprofessional and Unethical!
I would never recommend Dr Minnich to anyone. He has made my Uncle wait for 2 weeks for his results of his biopsy and my uncle was hospitalized after Dr Minnich's biopsy. The hospital he went too said Dr. Minnich had to have known he had pneumonia when he released him.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Pamela T Sutherland – Oct 03, 2022
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  • Thoracic Surgery

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

  • Shands Hos University Fl

    Residency Hospital, 2005

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005

  • Shands Hospital University Fl

    Internship Hospital, 2000

  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Bhc-Occupational Medicine Rehab833 Princeton Ave SW Birmingham, AL 35211
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Office800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 510 Birmingham, AL 35205
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Practice

Birmingham Vascular Associates PC2018 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Ste 214 Birmingham, AL 35209
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Practice

University of Alabama Hospital619 19th St S Birmingham, AL 35233
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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

    View all awards

    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

  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW
    Birmingham, AL 35211
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower 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

  • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr
    Birmingham, AL 35209
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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