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Dr. Jean Oakes, MD

Dr. Jean Oakes, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Jean Oakes, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1981. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Children's of Alabama and UAB Highlands. She is accepting new patients.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

619 19th St S Birmingham, AL 35233

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Oakes is affiliated with UAB Hospital Birmingham, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Oakes specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Oakes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Oakes

2.3

7 ratings, 1 with written review
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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
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About Me

care philosophy

I treat the whole person and when possible give the patient a chance to participate and determine which procedures or treatment is best for them

biography

Dr. Jean Evans Oakes, M.D. joined the UAB Department of Surgery Division of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty in 2003. An extensively trained scholar and academician, she received the Kurt M.W. Niemann Outstanding UAB Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Award...read more
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Pediatric Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

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  • Hand Fellowship University Of Alabama

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993
  • Orthopedic Surgery Duke University

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • Rheumatology Fellowship Duke University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985
  • Duke University

    Internship Hospital, 1983
  • Internal Medicine Duke University

    Residency Hospital, 1983
  • Albany Medical College

    Medical School, 1981
  • Goucher College

    Undergraduate School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

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

  • Children's of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • UAB Highlands

    1201 11th Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35205
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    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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  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding 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

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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