Dr. J Retan, MD
Dr. J Retan, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Birmingham, AL and has over 65 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 1957. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham and UAB Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1515 6th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233Make an Appointment
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Dr. J Retan, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Birmingham, AL and has over 65 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 1957. He is affiliated...read moreGeriatric Medicine
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State University Of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1957Upstate Medical University/ College Of Health Professions
Medical School, 1957
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- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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