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Dr. Ginger Alred, MD

Dr. Ginger Alred, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Ginger Alred, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in Alabaster, AL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1976. She is affiliated with medical facilities Shelby Baptist Medical Center and Walker Baptist Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

636 2nd St NE # B Alabaster, AL 35007

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Alred specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Alred's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alred

4.0

24 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
63%
63%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
8%
8%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
17%
17%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Shirley Stone is R. N. – Jul 28, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Grateful – Jul 19, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Hospitalized my mother in law – Feb 27, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 31, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Chris – Jun 18, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Tara Broome in Alabaster, AL – Jan 15, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joseph Thomas Burton in Birmingham, AL – Apr 28, 2017
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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 trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
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Alabaster, AL – May 22, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Ginger Alred, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in Alabaster, AL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1976. She is affiliated...read more
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Ala Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1977
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Board actions foundState licensing board
Within the last one to three years

Locations

Practice

BBH PCN Shelby 2ND St.636 2nd St NE # B Alabaster, AL 35007
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Shelby Baptist Medical Center

    1000 1st St N
    Alabaster, AL 35007

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Walker Baptist Medical Center

    3400 Highway 78 E
    Jasper, AL 35501

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% 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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