Dr. J Bradley Cavender, MD
Cardiology*
40+ years of experience
Dr. J Bradley Cavender, MD is a cardiologist in Vestavia Hills, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cavender has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures, Heart Conditions, and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Brookwood Baptist Medical Center and Grandview Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
4.8 Star Rating
Based on 54 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (54 reviews)
Cardiovascular Associates Of The Southeast (CVA)
200 Montgomery Hwy Ste 225 Vestavia Hills, AL 35216Dr. Cavender is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Cavender specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine & Interventional Cardiology. • See board certifications
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- Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Cavender's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cavender
4.8
54 ratings, 34 with a written review
| 5 star | 91% | 91% |
| 4 star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 star | 4% | 4% |
| 2 star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 star | 2% | 2% |
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Wonderful, caring 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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Beverly Moore – Jan 17, 2025
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Wonderful
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
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Sandra M Carlisle – Oct 16, 2023
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Aweome Cardiologist
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
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Mary Hawkins – Sep 12, 2022
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No concerns regarding Dr. Cavender; however I do have concerns about follow-up when you call in. I called in yesterday with shortness of breath and requesting a prescription be called in to my pharmacy - giving name of pharmacy and phone number. No one called back to discuss the shortness of breath issue nor did anyone call in my prescription. I called in again today to address the prescription and told it was approved and would be called in. Still no word on the shortness of breath.
What went well
- Office environment
What could be improved
- Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Pelham, AL – Jun 27, 2018
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Dr. Cavender is an excellent doctor. Very caring in his manner of talking and examining me. I have never had a better cardiologist! He really had my confidence by the way he handled my examination. Very kind spoken and he showed a sincere interest in my condition and problems. He found things wrong with my health that had been neglected by other cardiologists in the past. This is one good doctor! I would want to see him every time I need a cardiologist, but unfortunately I live in WV.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Wayne D. Teel in Amma, WV – Aug 12, 2017
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Dr. Cavender is very thorough and is able to perform interventions when necessary. I have found his staff very kind and helpful also.
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
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Bryan in Fultondale, AL – Apr 26, 2017
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I have only seen Dr. Cavender, but I liked him very much. When he walked in the room, I could sense that this was a good man. He gave me a thorough examination, was warm, attentive, and professional. I will keep seeing him. I trust him.
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
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R. L. in Chelsea, AL – Apr 05, 2017
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I would and have recommended Dr. Cavender to family and friends. He is an excellent doctor that my family has tremendous confidence in using.
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
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Kathy M in Hueytown, AL – Jan 31, 2017
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Dr. Cavender is the perfect doctor--skilled, attentive, and prompt. He always makes me feel like I am his priority.
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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Fred in Birmingham, AL – Jan 31, 2017
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Nothing but great things to say and his staff take excellent care of me and several of my family members
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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Tammy walters in Alabaster,al – Jan 27, 2017
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There is none great caring physician l am great full to been sent to him dy my family 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
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Danny l. Phillips in Gadsden, AL – Jan 23, 2017
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Dr, Cavender has helped me through so much.All I can say is that he is A Great Doctor a Great Man and a Good Friend.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Michael Anthony Shaneyfelt in Trussville, AL – Jan 22, 2017
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He is very reassuring even giving not so great news. Very kind and caring. Extremely knowledgeable and able to provide information that is easily understood.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Birmingham, AL – Jan 18, 2017
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It was a positive experience! Staff support was remarkable and Dr. Cavender's medical knowledge was judged excellent. He engaged in useful conversation as well as indulging my questions and concerns. My knowledge of cardiology was so very limited and my understanding of my condition so limited. He discussed my condition and the management of it with both useful informative and a calming, kind spirit. I would recommend to anyone.
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
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R. K. Frederick in Montgomery, AL – Jan 18, 2017
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Dr. Cavender is very straight forward and provides me with the actions I need to take to improve my cardio health and reduce my the risks of cardio illness. I like that approach. He is easy to talk to as well.
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
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William Heard in Birmingham, AL – Jan 17, 2017
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Very thorough,listens, goes over your issues where you can understand. Takes all the time you need to help you. Great staff !!!!!!
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
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Bob in Tuscumbia, AL – Jan 17, 2017
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OUTSTANDING !
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
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DVines in Birmingham, ALz – Jan 17, 2017
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This was the most organized and efficient experience I've ever had at a doctor's office! And Doc Cavender addressed all my health and medication concerns. I would recommend CVA to anyone looking for quality health care.
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
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Kerusso924 in Birmingham, AL – Jan 17, 2017
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Very knowledgeable and engaging. Listened to me.
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
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Mark in Florence Al – Jan 17, 2017
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Dr. Cavender is the best cardiologist I have every had. I have been under cardiac care for nineteen years. Three years ago I had my eighth heart attack due to extreme atherosclerosis. I am a veteran unable to work and on social security disability. The VA would not treat my heart condition. They told me they would not treat atherosclerosis. I left the VA and found Dr. Cavender. He installed nine stents two years ago. I am doing good and can't say enough good things about Dr. Cavender.
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
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Richard Mintz in Cedar Bluff, AL – Jan 16, 2017
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Cavender to family and friends is 4.7777777 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
Dr Brad Cavender is a distinguished interventional cardiologist known for his work with complex coronary, peripheral vascular, carotid, aortic and venous interventions. Dr Cavender has been practicing as a general and interventional cardiologist...read morebiography
Dr. Brad Cavender is a distinguished interventional cardiologist known for his work with complex coronary, peripheral vascular, carotid, aortic and venous interventions. Dr. Cavender has been practicing as a general and interventional cardiologist...read moreCardiology
Interventional Cardiology
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University Of Alabama Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1987University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1984University Of North Alabama
Undergraduate School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. Cavender is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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